LON:PSN Persimmon (PSN) Share Forecast, Price & News GBX 1,077.50 +25.50 (+2.42%) (As of 09/29/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 1,057.50▼ 1,094.5050-Day Range 983▼ 1,20852-Week Range 953▼ 1,531Volume806,695 shsAverage Volume1.28 million shsMarket Capitalization£3.44 billionP/E Ratio1,056.37Dividend Yield7.42%Price TargetGBX 1,272.38 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesSustainability Persimmon MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingReduce1.89 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside18.1% UpsideGBX 1,272.38 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.34Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.18 out of 5 stars 1.9 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPersimmon has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.89, and is based on 1 buy rating, 6 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 1,272.38, Persimmon has a forecasted upside of 18.1% from its current price of GBX 1,077.50.Amount of Analyst CoveragePersimmon has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for PSN. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipPersimmon is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.60%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthPersimmon does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Persimmon is 7,843.14%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next 1.8 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScorePersimmon has received a -12.37% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Persimmon in category "GHG emissions" is driven by its "Construction of single family houses" and "Online real estate platforms" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Persimmon is -3.34. Previous Next 0.6 News and Social Media Coverage News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Persimmon this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for PSN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows4 people have added Persimmon to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Persimmon insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.26% of the stock of Persimmon is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions53.99% of the stock of Persimmon is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Persimmon is 1,056.37, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 113.63.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Persimmon is 1,056.37, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 370.01.Price to Earnings Growth RatioDue to a projected decrease in earnings for Persimmon, their PEG ratio cannot be calculated.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPersimmon has a P/B Ratio of 1.03. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Persimmon (LON:PSN) StockPersimmon Plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a house builder in the United Kingdom. The company offers family housing under the Persimmon Homes brand name; housing under the Charles Church brand name; and social housing under the Westbury Partnerships brand name. It also provides broadband services under the FibreNest brand; and timber frame, insulated wall panels, and roof cassettes under the brand Space4. Further, it offers concrete bricks and roof tile. Persimmon Plc was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in York, the United Kingdom.Read More PSN Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart PSN Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 27, 2023 | uk.movies.yahoo.com2 high-yield FTSE 100 shares I’d avoid in October!September 14, 2023 | uk.style.yahoo.com4.9%, 8.6% and 10.5% yields! One UK stock I’d avoid and two I’d buySeptember 30, 2023 | The Oxford Club (Ad)Better Than Oil Stocks?The best way to profit from energy is NOT a stock...Rather, it's this little-known alternative investment. September 12, 2023 | msn.com5.8% dividend yield! Should I buy Persimmon shares for passive income?September 1, 2023 | msn.comWarren Buffett is buying housebuilders. Should I do the same?September 1, 2023 | msn.comFrom holidays to mortgage waivers, UK homebuilders dish out freebies to revive salesAugust 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFavourable Signals For Persimmon: Numerous Insiders Acquired StockAugust 30, 2023 | uk.style.yahoo.comPersimmon share price at 10-year low! Is it time to buy?September 30, 2023 | The Oxford Club (Ad)Better Than Oil Stocks?The best way to profit from energy is NOT a stock...Rather, it's this little-known alternative investment. August 29, 2023 | msn.comIs now the time to sell my Persimmon shares?August 29, 2023 | marketwatch.comPersimmon rises Tuesday, outperforms marketAugust 29, 2023 | msn.comCould one of these beaten-up FTSE shares be the next Rolls-Royce?August 28, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com1 dirt cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy today and it isn’t Persimmon or VodafoneAugust 24, 2023 | msn.comNear 52-week lows, are Persimmon shares a good buy for income and growth?August 23, 2023 | msn.comA once-in-a-decade chance to buy Persimmon shares near a 10-year low?August 19, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comThis dividend stock has humungous comeback potential! Should investors buy today?August 11, 2023 | uk.movies.yahoo.comHow safe is the Persimmon dividend?August 11, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comSavills and Persimmon Q2 Earnings Hit by Housing Sector WoesAugust 11, 2023 | msn.comAt £11.60, are Persimmon shares a steal? Here’s what the charts say!August 10, 2023 | msn.comLondon stocks up, but lag broader Europe rally as ex-dividend shares weighAugust 10, 2023 | msn.comUK housebuilder Persimmon sees annual profit in line with expectationsAugust 10, 2023 | reuters.comUK's Persimmon sees annual profit in line with its expectations after HY slumpAugust 10, 2023 | msn.comHere’s why Persimmon shares could be the FTSE 100’s best buyAugust 9, 2023 | uk.style.yahoo.comDown 20%+ in 12 months, are these FTSE 100 shares great buys for opportunistic investors?July 24, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.comPersimmon shares leap on inflation news. Are they still a bargain?July 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs It Too Late To Consider Buying Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN)?July 21, 2023 | uk.style.yahoo.comHow Persimmon shares could make me a passive income of £560!See More Headlines Receive PSN Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Persimmon and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address PSN Company Calendar Today9/30/2023Ex-Dividend for 11/3 Dividend10/12/2023Dividend Payable11/03/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Residential Construction Sub-IndustryN/A SectorConsumer Cyclical Current SymbolLON:PSN CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.persimmonhomes.com Phone+44-1904-642199FaxN/AEmployees5,554Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 1,272.38 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 1,600 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 1,090 Forecasted Upside/Downside+18.1%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.89 Research Coverage9 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 1.04 Trailing P/E Ratio1,036.06 Forward P/E Ratio12.12 P/E Growth-1.74Net Income£330.90 million Net Margins9.98% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity9.49% Return on Assets5.60% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.36 Current Ratio4.49 Quick Ratio1.04 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£3.32 billion Price / Sales1.04 Cash FlowGBX 205.92 per share Price / Cash Flow5.23 Book ValueGBX 1,051 per share Price / Book1.03Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares319,420,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£3.44 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.29 7 AI Stocks to Invest In: An Introduction to AI Investing For Self-Directed InvestorsAs the AI market heats up, investors who have a vision for artificial intelligence have the potential to see real returns. Learn about the industry as a whole as well as seven companies that are getting work done with the power of AI.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Dean Kendal Finch ACA (Age 57)B.Sc, M.B.A, Group Chief Exec. & Exec. Director Comp: $2.14MMr. Duncan H. Davidson (Age 81)Founder & Life Pres Mr. Martyn ClarkChief Commercial OfficerPaul HurstUK Managing DirectorTracy Lazelle DavisonCompany Sec.Mike SmithGroup Financial ControllerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsVistry GroupLON:VTYBellwayLON:BWYTaylor WimpeyLON:TWThe Berkeley GroupLON:BKGBarratt DevelopmentsLON:BDEVView All CompetitorsInsidersJason WindsorSold 3,740 sharesTotal: £4.54 M ($1,213.00/share)Jason WindsorSold 4,371 sharesTotal: £5.36 M ($1,226.00/share)View All Insider Transactions PSN Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Persimmon stock right now? 9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Persimmon in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" PSN shares. View PSN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Persimmon's stock price forecast for 2023? 9 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Persimmon's stock. Their PSN share price forecasts range from GBX 1,090 to GBX 1,600. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 1,272.38 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 18.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for PSN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have PSN shares performed in 2023? Persimmon's stock was trading at GBX 1,217 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, PSN shares have decreased by 11.5% and is now trading at GBX 1,077.50. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How often does Persimmon pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Persimmon? Persimmon announced a dividend on Thursday, August 10th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, October 12th will be given a dividend of GBX 20 per share on Friday, November 3rd. This represents a yield of 1.78%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, October 12th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for PSN. Is Persimmon a good dividend stock? Persimmon (LON:PSN) pays an annual dividend of GBX 80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.64%. PSN has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 7,692.31%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for PSN. What other stocks do shareholders of Persimmon own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Persimmon investors own include The Berkeley Group (BKG), Taylor Wimpey (TW), Barratt Developments (BDEV), Aviva (AV), Vodafone Group Public (VOD), Legal & General Group (LGEN), Barclays (BARC), Kier Group (KIE), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) and BP (BP). What is Persimmon's stock symbol? Persimmon trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "PSN." How do I buy shares of Persimmon? Shares of PSN stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Persimmon's stock price today? One share of PSN stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 1,077.50. How much money does Persimmon make? Persimmon (LON:PSN) has a market capitalization of £3.44 billion and generates £3.32 billion in revenue each year. The company earns £330.90 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 1.04 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Persimmon have? The company employs 5,554 workers across the globe. How can I contact Persimmon? Persimmon's mailing address is Persimmon House, FULFORD, YO19 4FE, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.persimmonhomes.com. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1904-642199. This page (LON:PSN) was last updated on 9/30/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. 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