Should I buy or sell M&C Saatchi stock right now?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for M&C Saatchi in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" SAA shares. View SAA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is M&C Saatchi's stock price target for 2024?

2 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for M&C Saatchi's shares. Their SAA share price targets range from GBX 200 to GBX 270. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 235 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 67.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SAA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have SAA shares performed in 2023?

M&C Saatchi's stock was trading at GBX 151 at the start of the year. Since then, SAA shares have decreased by 7.3% and is now trading at GBX 140. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

How often does M&C Saatchi pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for M&C Saatchi?

M&C Saatchi declared a dividend on Tuesday, April 18th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 8th will be paid a dividend of GBX 1.50 per share on Wednesday, July 12th. This represents a yield of 0.82%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 8th. The official announcement can be seen at this link . Read our dividend analysis for SAA .

Is M&C Saatchi a good dividend stock?

M&C Saatchi (LON:SAA) pays an annual dividend of GBX 2 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.07%. Read our dividend analysis for SAA .

What other stocks do shareholders of M&C Saatchi own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other M&C Saatchi investors own include Associated British Foods (ABF) , John Menzies (MNZS) , Southern Copper (SCCO) , Align Technology (ALGN) , Preferred Apartment Communities (APTS) , AngloGold Ashanti (AU) , Aviva (AV) , Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure (AY) , Boeing (BA) and Benchmark Electronics (BHE) .

How do I buy shares of M&C Saatchi?

Shares of SAA 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 .

M&C Saatchi Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:SAA)

GBX 140

+0.50 (+0.36%)

(As of 12/1/2023 ET)

Compare

Today's Range: 139.20
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142.35
50-Day Range: 122.10
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145.79
52-Week Range: 118.50
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205

Volume: 69,621 shs
Average Volume: 173,459 shs
Market Capitalization: £171.16 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 1.43%
Price Target: GBX 235

Stock Analysis Analyst Forecasts Chart Competitors Dividend Headlines Insider Trades

M&C Saatchi MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 67.9% Upside
GBX 235 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£7.67 M Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.19 out of 5 stars

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
M&C Saatchi has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 235, M&C Saatchi has a forecasted upside of 67.9% from its current price of GBX 140.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
M&C Saatchi has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for SAA.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
M&C Saatchi pays a meaningful dividend of 1.07%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
M&C Saatchi does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for SAA.

1.2

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
M&C Saatchi has a news sentiment score of 0.08. 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 0.42 average news sentiment score of Communication Services companies.

5.0

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, M&C Saatchi insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £76,736.68 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
36.97% of the stock of M&C Saatchi is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
60.62% of the stock of M&C Saatchi is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of M&C Saatchi is -7,000.00, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of M&C Saatchi is -7,000.00, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
M&C Saatchi has a P/B Ratio of 6.36. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About M&C Saatchi Stock (LON:SAA)

M&C Saatchi plc provides advertising and marketing services in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

SAA Stock Price History

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SAA Stock News Headlines

November 22, 2023 | msn.com

Rachel Reeves uses Independent’s Saatchi & Saatchi scoop to attack Tories: ‘The ravens are leaving the tower’

November 13, 2023 | msn.com

‘That’s it, isn’t it?’ Top Tory pressed on how it feels to lose ad agency that got Thatcher into power

December 2, 2023 | DTI Trader (Ad)

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October 9, 2023 | msn.com

Local advertising industry plays pivotal role in aiding environmental destruction, says Clean Creatives South Africa

September 14, 2023 | thetimes.co.uk

Slowdown puts dent in M&C Saatchi

September 14, 2023 | ft.com

Live news: Price cuts and wage rises push Lidl to UK loss

September 14, 2023 | marketwatch.com

M&C Saatchi Swung to 1H Pretax Loss on Higher Costs, Lower Revenue

September 6, 2023 | technews.tmcnet.com

New guide launched, "Better Conversations about Ethical Storytelling," to help transform what stories we tell and how they are told

December 2, 2023 | DTI Trader (Ad)

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August 28, 2023 | msn.com

M&C Saatchi founders place £1m bet on ad agency fortunes

August 16, 2023 | msn.com

74 of the very best print ads of all time

July 24, 2023 | msn.com

Zillah’s back: M&C Saatchi boss MacLennan to retire with ex-Future boss taking interim charge

July 24, 2023 | msn.com

UK's M&C Saatchi's co-founder and CEO Moray MacLennan to step down

July 24, 2023 | marketwatch.com

M&C Saatchi CEO Moray MacLennan to Retire in September

July 24, 2023 | msn.com

M&C Saatchi boss and co-founder Moray MacLennan to step down

July 24, 2023 | reuters.com

UK's M&C Saatchi CEO Moray MacLennan to step down

July 24, 2023 | sports.yahoo.com

M&C Saatchi in hunt for new CEO as Moray MacLennan retires

July 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

UK's M&C Saatchi chief Moray MacLennan to step down - Sky News

July 23, 2023 | msn.com

Veteran M&C Saatchi chief to step down after 28-year stint

July 23, 2023 | msn.com

CEO of UK's M&C Saatchi to step down - Sky News

July 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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June 30, 2023 | thetimes.co.uk

Advertising boss plays the long game to change face of cricket

June 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

M&C Saatchi Performance Promotes Kabeer Chaudhary to Global CEO

June 16, 2023 | msn.com

M&C Saatchi shares sink despite assurances of margin growth, as it suffers advertising industry headwinds

June 14, 2023 | msn.com

Fat cat pay revolt at M&C Saatchi as shares fall 8.4%

June 14, 2023 | thetimes.co.uk

M&C Saatchi suffers profit warning and shareholder revolt over pay

June 14, 2023 | msn.com

Fat cat pay revolt at M&C Saatchi as shares fall 8.4% following warning over falling revenues

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Advertising Agencies
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Communication Services
Current Symbol: LON:SAA
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.mcsaatchiplc.com
Phone: +44-20-75434500
Fax: N/A
Employees: 2,734
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 235
High Stock Price Target: GBX 270
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 200
Potential Upside/Downside: +67.9%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX (0.02)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: 7.45
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: £-2,150,000.00
Net Margins: -0.47%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: -6.95%
Return on Assets: 2.88%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 239.07
Current Ratio: 0.94
Quick Ratio: 0.93

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £457.51 million
Price / Sales: 0.37
Cash Flow: GBX 43.81 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 3.20
Book Value: GBX 22 per share
Price / Book: 6.36

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 122,260,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £171.16 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.27

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Key Executives

Ms. Zillah Ellen Byng-Thorne (Age 48)
Executive Chair
Mr. Charles Saatchi
Founder & Partner
Mr. Bruce Charles Marson (Age 54)
CFO & Director
Victoria Clarke
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Mr. Mark Dickinson-Keen
Chief People Officer
Mr. Richard Storey
Chief Strategy Officer
Mr. Richard Alford
Joint Managing Director
Ms. Wendy Dixon (Age 49)
Chief Growth Officer
Ms. Jane Boardman
Chief Executive of Talk PR - Subsidiary
Mr. Richard Morewood
Chief Executive Officer of Asia

Key Competitors

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Insiders

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SAA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell M&C Saatchi stock right now?: 2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for M&C Saatchi in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" SAA shares.
View SAA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is M&C Saatchi's stock price target for 2024?: 2 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for M&C Saatchi's shares. Their SAA share price targets range from GBX 200 to GBX 270. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 235 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 67.9% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for SAA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have SAA shares performed in 2023?: M&C Saatchi's stock was trading at GBX 151 at the start of the year. Since then, SAA shares have decreased by 7.3% and is now trading at GBX 140.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
How often does M&C Saatchi pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for M&C Saatchi?: M&C Saatchi declared a dividend on Tuesday, April 18th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 8th will be paid a dividend of GBX 1.50 per share on Wednesday, July 12th. This represents a yield of 0.82%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 8th. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for SAA.

Is M&C Saatchi a good dividend stock?: M&C Saatchi (LON:SAA) pays an annual dividend of GBX 2 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.07%.
Read our dividend analysis for SAA.
What other stocks do shareholders of M&C Saatchi own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other M&C Saatchi investors own include Associated British Foods (ABF), John Menzies (MNZS), Southern Copper (SCCO), Align Technology (ALGN), Preferred Apartment Communities (APTS), AngloGold Ashanti (AU), Aviva (AV), Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure (AY), Boeing (BA) and Benchmark Electronics (BHE).
How do I buy shares of M&C Saatchi?: Shares of SAA 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.

This page (LON:SAA) was last updated on 12/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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M&C Saatchi Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:SAA)

M&C Saatchi MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About M&C Saatchi Stock (LON:SAA)

SAA Stock Price History

SAA Stock News Headlines

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

SAA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™