LON:PSN Persimmon (PSN) Share Price, News & Analysis → Elon to Transform U.S. Economy? (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free PSN Stock Alerts GBX 1,470.50 -6.00 (-0.41%) (As of 05/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 1,452.86▼ 1,471.5050-Day Range 1,263▼ 1,476.5052-Week Range 925▼ 1,501Volume563,856 shsAverage Volume1.39 million shsMarket Capitalization£4.70 billionP/E Ratio1,861.39Dividend Yield4.08%Price TargetGBX 1,300.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainability Get Persimmon alerts: Email Address Persimmon MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside11.6% DownsideGBX 1,300.50 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.34Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews SentimentN/AInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£10.02 M Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.28 out of 5 stars 1.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPersimmon has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoveragePersimmon has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Persimmon's stock forecast and price target. 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 4.27%, 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 7,594.94%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about Persimmon's dividend. 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 0.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPersimmon has a news sentiment score of -0.32. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.43 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Persimmon this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 7 people have searched for PSN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% 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 -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Persimmon insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £100,216.15 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.33% of the stock of Persimmon is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions55.38% of the stock of Persimmon is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Persimmon's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Persimmon is 1,861.39, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 119.91.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Persimmon is 1,861.39, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 329.25.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 1.37. 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 Ad InvestorPlaceBible Shocker: Have You Seen Elon Musk’s Miracle?Breaking News: Elon Musk Invents New Type of A.I. (Shocking) Elon Musk is about to shock the world again with this new type of A.I.… Minting new millionaires in the process.Click here for the full story… About Persimmon Stock (LON:PSN)Persimmon 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 Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart PSN Stock News HeadlinesMay 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe three-year loss for Persimmon (LON:PSN) shareholders likely driven by its shrinking earningsMay 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comPersimmon (LON:PSN) Stock Price Crosses Above 200-Day Moving Average of $1,320.35May 3, 2024 | msn.com3 charts that suggest now could be the time to consider FTSE housebuilders!April 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPersimmon Plc (LON:PSN) is favoured by institutional owners who hold 80% of the companyApril 25, 2024 | uk.investing.comUK's Persimmon reaffirms annual home-build targets on improved sales rateApril 25, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comAre Persimmon shares a bargain hiding in plain sight?April 8, 2024 | msn.com2 FTSE 100 shares investors should consider buying before interest rate cutsApril 4, 2024 | uk.investing.comAbrdn shareholders told to block chief financer’s proposed payMarch 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAre Poor Financial Prospects Dragging Down Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN Stock?March 15, 2024 | msn.comUK homebuilder Berkeley underscores persistent tough sales conditionsMarch 14, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comRevenue Beat: Persimmon Plc Beat Analyst Estimates By 7.5%March 14, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comThe Persimmon share price may be down, but I’m not out!March 13, 2024 | proactiveinvestors.comPersimmon boss doing no favours with ‘downbeat’ outlook - analystMarch 13, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comShould I buy more Persimmon shares?March 13, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comMarkets rise as US inflation comes in higher than forecastMarch 12, 2024 | msn.comUK homebuilder Persimmon flags subdued market throughout 2024; profit slumpsMarch 12, 2024 | msn.comUK Stocks: Persimmon (PSN) Shares Slide on Steep Decline in ProfitsMarch 12, 2024 | msn.comFTSE 100 hits 3-week high as cool labour data fuels rate-cut betsMarch 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFTSE 100 LIVE: European markets rise as UK wage growth continues to slowMarch 12, 2024 | msn.comUK homebuilder Persimmon flags subdued market in 2024 after profit missMarch 12, 2024 | msn.comPersimmon share price falls on FY results. A new chance to buy cheaply?February 26, 2024 | lse.co.ukLONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks mixed; housebuilders fall on CMA probeFebruary 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHousebuilders investigated by watchdog over price of new homesFebruary 21, 2024 | reuters.comUK housing sector ripe for deals as firms look to boost land bankFebruary 19, 2024 | lse.co.ukLONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks lack direction amid quiet start to weekSee 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 Company Calendar Today5/19/2024Ex-Dividend for 7/12 Dividend6/20/2024Dividend Payable7/12/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorConsumer Cyclical Industry Residential Construction Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:PSN CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.persimmonhomes.com Phone+44-1904-642199FaxN/AEmployees4,825Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 1,300.50 High Stock Price TargetGBX 1,510 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 1,192 Potential Upside/Downside-11.6%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.79 Trailing P/E Ratio1,861.39 Forward P/E Ratio17.15 P/E Growth-1.74Net Income£255.40 million Net Margins9.21% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity7.45% Return on Assets7.95% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.38 Current Ratio4.54 Quick Ratio1.04 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£2.77 billion Price / Sales1.70 Cash FlowGBX 281.02 per share Price / Cash Flow5.23 Book ValueGBX 1,071 per share Price / Book1.37Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares319,740,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£4.70 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.34 The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2024Looking to generate income with your stock portfolio? Use these ten stocks to generate a safe and reliable source of investment income.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Dean Kendal Finch ACA (Age 58)B.Sc, M.B.A, Interim CFO, Group Chief Executive & Executive Director Comp: $2.13MMr. Duncan H. Davidson (Age 82)Founder & Life President Comp: $94.97kMr. Martyn ClarkChief Commercial OfficerPaul HurstUK Managing DirectorMr. Andy HillActing MD of the Cornwall & West DevonTracy Lazelle DavisonCompany SecretaryMike SmithGroup Financial ControllerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsVistry GroupLON:VTYBarratt DevelopmentsLON:BDEVTaylor WimpeyLON:TWThe Berkeley GroupLON:BKGBellwayLON:BWYView All CompetitorsInsidersDean K FinchBought 7,621 shares on 3/12/2024Total: £10.02 M ($1,315.00/share)View All Insider Transactions PSN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Persimmon stock right now? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Persimmon in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 target for 2024? 4 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for Persimmon's stock. Their PSN share price targets range from GBX 1,192 to GBX 1,510. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 1,300.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 11.6%. View analysts price targets for PSN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have PSN shares performed in 2024? Persimmon's stock was trading at GBX 1,389 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, PSN shares have increased by 5.9% and is now trading at GBX 1,470.50. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How often does Persimmon pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Persimmon? Persimmon declared a dividend on Tuesday, March 12th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 20th will be given a dividend of GBX 40 per share on Friday, July 12th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.91%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 20th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 20. 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 60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.27%. PSN has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 7,594.94%. 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). 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. 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