LON:PSN Persimmon (PSN) Share Forecast, Price & News GBX 1,250 +27.50 (+2.25%) (As of 04:45 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 1,247.50▼ 1,264.8050-Day Range 1,201▼ 1,386.5052-Week Range 1,113.50▼ 2,275.24Volume531,633 shsAverage Volume1.28 million shsMarket Capitalization£3.99 billionP/E Ratio698.32Dividend Yield13.60%Price TargetGBX 1,521.63 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesSustainability Persimmon MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside21.7% UpsideGBX 1,521.63 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.34Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews SentimentN/AInsider TradingSelling Shares£9.90 M Sold Last QuarterProj. 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.1.23 out of 5 stars 2.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPersimmon has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 1,521.63, Persimmon has a forecasted upside of 21.7% from its current price of GBX 1,250.Amount of Analyst CoveragePersimmon has only been the subject of 4 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 13.91%, 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 9,497.21%. 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 0.0 News and Social Media Coverage Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for PSN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Persimmon to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Persimmon insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought GBX 0 in company stock and sold £98,954.66 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.26% of the stock of Persimmon is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions51.69% 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 698.32, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 124.19.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Persimmon is 698.32, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 424.50.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 1.16. 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; executive housing under the Charles Church brand name; and social housing under the Westbury Partnerships brand name. It also provides broadband services. Persimmon Plc was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in York, the United Kingdom.Read More 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 Stock News HeadlinesMay 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPersimmon (LON:PSN) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital AroundMay 25, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comJust how much lower can the Persimmon share price go?June 5, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)“One-Stock Millionaire” IGNORES 99.9% of the MarketDuring the 2008 financial crisis, millionaire trader Jeff Clark stunned the world when he managed to double his readers’ money 26 TIMES… CNBC caught wind of this and asked Jeff to come on live TV to explain his secret.May 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comBrokerages Set Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) Target Price at GBX 1,506May 15, 2023 | msn.comBerenberg Bank Reiterates Persimmon (LSE:PSN) Hold RecommendationMay 13, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comPersimmon (LON:PSN) Rating Reiterated by Berenberg BankMay 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) Worth UK£13.0 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?May 11, 2023 | marketwatch.comPersimmon falls Thursday, underperforms marketJune 5, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)"Unknown laser company making HUGE profit from Russia-Ukraine War"On February 24th, Russia invaded Ukraine. 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Learn more here >>>May 10, 2023 | marketwatch.comPersimmon falls Tuesday, underperforms marketMay 10, 2023 | marketwatch.comPersimmon rises Wednesday, outperforms marketApril 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comPersimmon (LON:PSN) PT Lowered to GBX 1,400 at Berenberg BankApril 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comBarclays Reaffirms Equal Weight Rating for Persimmon (LON:PSN)April 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comBrokerages Set Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) Target Price at GBX 1,587.20April 15, 2023 | msn.comIf I’d invested £1,000 in Persimmon shares 2 years ago, here’s what I’d have now!April 13, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comPersimmon Plc (PSN.L)April 13, 2023 | msn.comPersimmon stock: a once-in-a-decade chance to pick up cheap shares?April 5, 2023 | msn.com7.8% dividend yield! Should I buy this cheap FTSE 100 income share?April 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAnalysts Set Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) PT at GBX 1,587.20March 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comPersimmon Plc (LON:PSN) Insider Sells £45,366.20 in StockMarch 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJason Windsor Sells 4,371 Shares of Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) StockMarch 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGreat news for Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN): Insiders acquired stock in large numbers last yearMarch 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPersimmon Reports Full Year 2022 EarningsFebruary 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) Potentially Undervalued?January 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comShareholders in Persimmon (LON:PSN) are in the red if they invested a year agoDecember 24, 2022 | msn.com2023 dividend forecasts: Unilever, Persimmon & NextDecember 19, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comPersimmon Plc's (LON:PSN) recent 3.1% pullback adds to one-year year losses, institutional owners may take drastic measuresSee More Headlines PSN Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart PSN Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 5/5 Dividend4/13/2023Dividend Payable5/05/2023Today6/05/2023Get 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/AEmployees5,196Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 1,521.63 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 2,150 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 1,190 Forecasted Upside/Downside+21.7%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 1.79 Trailing P/E Ratio698.32 Forward P/E Ratio12.86 P/E Growth-1.74Net Income£561 million Net Margins14.70% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity15.88% Return on Assets9.19% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.32 Current Ratio4.16 Quick Ratio1.04 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£3.82 billion Price / Sales1.05 Cash FlowGBX 238.88 per share Price / Cash Flow5.23 Book ValueGBX 1,077 per share Price / Book1.16Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares319,420,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£3.99 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.30 Key ExecutivesMr. Dean Kendal Finch ACA (Age 56)B.Sc, M.B.A, Group Chief Exec. & Exec. Director Comp: $2.58MMr. Duncan H. Davidson (Age 80)Founder & Life Pres Mr. Jason Michael Windsor (Age 50)Chief Financial Officer Mr. Martyn ClarkChief Commercial OfficerPaul HurstUK Managing DirectorTracy L. DavisonCompany Sec.Mr. Peter JordanGroup Planning & Land DirectorMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsBarratt DevelopmentsLON:BDEVBellwayLON:BWYVistry GroupLON:VTYHowden Joinery GroupLON:HWDNMarks and Spencer GroupLON:MKSView 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? 8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Persimmon in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 4 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" PSN shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in PSN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View PSN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Persimmon's stock price forecast for 2023? 8 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Persimmon's shares. Their PSN share price forecasts range from GBX 1,190 to GBX 2,150. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 1,521.63 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 21.7% 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 the year. Since then, PSN shares have increased by 2.7% and is now trading at GBX 1,250. 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 Wednesday, March 1st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 13th will be paid a dividend of GBX 60 per share on Friday, May 5th. This represents a dividend yield of 4.13%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 13th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for PSN. Is Persimmon a good dividend stock? Persimmon (LON:PSN) pays an annual dividend of GBX 170 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 13.91%. PSN has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 9,497.21%. 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 1,250. How much money does Persimmon make? Persimmon (LON:PSN) has a market capitalization of £3.99 billion and generates £3.82 billion in revenue each year. The company earns £561 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 1.79 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Persimmon have? The company employs 5,196 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 6/5/2023 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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