Smiths Group Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:SMIN) GBX 1,671 +24.50 (+1.49%) (As of 04:45 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 1,646▼ 1,67550-Day Range 1,526▼ 1,659.5052-Week Range 1,517.50▼ 1,807Volume464,365 shsAverage Volume709,961 shsMarket Capitalization£5.81 billionP/E Ratio2,652.38Dividend Yield2.51%Price TargetGBX 1,846.67 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainability Smiths Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside10.5% UpsideGBX 1,846.67 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.58Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.00Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares£81.69 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.1.51 out of 5 stars 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingSmiths Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 1,846.67, Smiths Group has a forecasted upside of 10.5% from its current price of GBX 1,670.50.Amount of Analyst CoverageSmiths Group 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 SMIN. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldSmiths Group pays a meaningful dividend of 2.51%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthSmiths Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Smiths Group is 6,666.67%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next 2.3 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreSmiths Group has received a 8.30% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Electric power transmission lines", "Heating elements", "Personnel screening x-ray machines", "Industrial water filtering apparatus", and "Biological hazard detectors" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Smiths Group is -2.58. Previous Next 0.0 News and Social Media Coverage News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Smiths Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Smiths Group insiders have sold 25,003.83% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought £3,254 in company stock and sold £816,878.58 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.31% of the stock of Smiths Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions81.86% of the stock of Smiths Group 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 Smiths Group is 2,651.59, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.69.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Smiths Group is 2,651.59, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 353.07.Price to Earnings Growth RatioSmiths Group has a PEG Ratio of 1.59. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSmiths Group has a P/B Ratio of 2.44. 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 Smiths Group Stock (LON:SMIN)Smiths Group plc operates as a technology company in Americas, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates through four divisions: John Crane, Smiths Detection, Flex-Tek, and Smiths Interconnect. The John Crane division offers mechanical seals, seal support systems, power transmission couplings, and specialized filtration systems. The Smiths Detection division provides sensors and systems that detect and identify explosives, narcotics, weapons, chemical agents, biohazards, and contraband. The Flex-Tek division offers engineered components, flexible hosing, and rigid tubing that heat and move fluids and gases. The Smiths Interconnect division provides specialized electronic and radio frequency board-level and waveguide devices, connectors, cables, test sockets, and sub-systems used in secure connectivity applications. The company serves general industrial, safety and security, energy, and aerospace markets. The company was formerly known as Smiths Industries and changed its name to Smiths Group plc in 2000. Smiths Group plc was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.Read More SMIN Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SMIN Stock News HeadlinesDecember 7, 2023 | news.yahoo.comMichigan State coach Jonathan Smith brings much of his Oregon State staff with him to lead SpartansDecember 6, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comSmiths Group (LON:SMIN) Stock Price Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average of $1,632.47December 8, 2023 | Autonomix (Ad)How to Invest Early In the Next Potential Breakthrough Nerve-Sensing TechnologyAutonomix is preparing a public listing as they develop technology to potentially detect and treat a range of nervous system disorders with much greater visibility than available today. Now, their management team sees a potentially untapped $100B market opportunity.* *Disclosure: This is a paid advertisement for Autonomix’s Regulation A+ Offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.autonomix.comNovember 28, 2023 | msn.comWhy Jonathan Smith believes Michigan State is right fitNovember 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comSmiths Group (LON:SMIN) Share Price Crosses Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $1,634.07November 28, 2023 | msn.comNew Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith: 'No shortcuts' in Spartans' rebuildNovember 16, 2023 | msn.comStephen A. Smith Blames Jada Pinkett Smith for Will Smith Gay Sex RumorsNovember 16, 2023 | marketwatch.comSmiths Group PLC Sees Trading in Line With ViewsDecember 8, 2023 | Autonomix (Ad)How to Invest Early In the Next Potential Breakthrough Nerve-Sensing TechnologyAutonomix is preparing a public listing as they develop technology to potentially detect and treat a range of nervous system disorders with much greater visibility than available today. Now, their management team sees a potentially untapped $100B market opportunity.* *Disclosure: This is a paid advertisement for Autonomix’s Regulation A+ Offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.autonomix.comNovember 16, 2023 | reuters.comUK engineer Smiths sticks to annual guidance despite some headwindsOctober 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs The Market Rewarding Smiths Group plc (LON:SMIN) With A Negative Sentiment As A Result Of Its Mixed Fundamentals?October 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWe Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Smiths Group (LON:SMIN) Passed With EaseOctober 3, 2023 | msn.comU.K. shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.56%September 29, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.comSo many FTSE 100 stocks are overlooked! Here’s one to consider buyingSeptember 27, 2023 | msn.comSmiths Group hails record sales driven by demand for new inventionsSeptember 26, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deSmiths Group Annual Pre-tax Earnings SurgeSeptember 26, 2023 | msn.comBritain's Smiths Group annual profit rises 20%September 25, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comUK Earnings Alert: Smiths Group and Close Brothers to Report This WeekSeptember 14, 2023 | msn.com'Get Him Touches': Aggies Looking To Increase Ainias Smith's RoleSeptember 13, 2023 | msn.comInterview: Microsoft President Brad Smith supports plan for AI ‘safety brakes’ in U.S. Senate hearingSeptember 4, 2023 | msn.comThe Smiths: Ranking an iconic band's studio albums from worst to bestSeptember 2, 2023 | msn.comEngineering powerhouse Smiths Group is helping conquer spaceSeptember 1, 2023 | msn.comWords, art and action are raw materials for Durrell Smith, an outdoorsman trying to leadAugust 30, 2023 | msn.comSmiths Group buys US-based manufacturer HCP in $82m dealAugust 21, 2023 | msn.comHere's Why Smiths Group PLC (SMGZY) Is a Great 'Buy the Bottom' Stock NowAugust 21, 2023 | bizjournals.comBest of the Bar honoree profile: Joseph W. Smith, associate attorney with Miles Mason Family Law GroupAugust 16, 2023 | news.yahoo.comWhy Jack Smith May Need a Speedy Trump Trial More Than Fani WillisSee More Headlines Receive SMIN Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Smiths Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/23/2018Ex-Dividend for 11/24 Dividend10/19/2023Dividend Payable11/24/2023Today12/08/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Specialty Industrial Machinery Sub-IndustryN/A SectorIndustrials Current SymbolLON:SMIN CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.smiths.com Phone+44-20-70041600FaxN/AEmployees15,156Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 1,846.67 High Stock Price TargetGBX 1,920 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 1,775 Potential Upside/Downside+11.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.63 Trailing P/E Ratio2,626.98 Forward P/E Ratio16.38 P/E Growth1.59Net Income£225 million Net Margins7.61% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity8.82% Return on Assets5.74% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio27.93 Current Ratio1.94 Quick Ratio1.29 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£3.04 billion Price / Sales1.89 Cash FlowGBX 300.81 per share Price / Cash Flow5.50 Book ValueGBX 686 per share Price / Book2.41Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares347,540,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£5.75 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.67 Metaverse Stocks And Why You Can't Ignore ThemThinking about investing in Meta, Roblox, or Unity? Click the link to learn what streetwise investors need to know about the metaverse and public markets before making an investment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Paul A. Keel (Age 53)CEO & Executive Director Comp: $2.52MMs. Clare Scherrer (Age 55)CFO & Director Comp: $1.29MMs. Jemma SpaltonDirector of Investor RelationsMr. James DownGeneral CounselMr. Craig BarryVice President of MarketingMs. Vera Kirikova MBA (Age 49)Chief People Officer Mr. Samit BasuChief Digital OfficerMr. Keir BoxshallHead of InnovationJohn D. OstergrenChief Sustainability OfficerMs. Diana J. Houghton (Age 59)Group Head of Strategy More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsThe Weir GroupLON:WEIRSpirax-Sarco EngineeringLON:SPXMelrose IndustriesLON:MROIMILON:IMIRotorkLON:RORView All CompetitorsInsidersKarin HoeingBought 200 shares on 11/2/2023Total: £325,400.00 ($1,627.00/share)Paul KeelSold 49,749 sharesTotal: £81.69 M ($1,642.00/share)Richard HowesBought 104 shares on 8/1/2023Total: £176,176.00 ($1,694.00/share)Karin HoeingBought 193 shares on 5/2/2023Total: £325,784.00 ($1,688.00/share)Richard HowesBought 100 shares on 2/1/2023Total: £175,600.00 ($1,756.00/share)View All Insider Transactions SMIN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Smiths Group stock right now? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Smiths Group in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SMIN shares. View SMIN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Smiths Group's stock price target for 2024? 4 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Smiths Group's shares. Their SMIN share price targets range from GBX 1,775 to GBX 1,920. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 1,846.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 10.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SMIN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have SMIN shares performed in 2023? Smiths Group's stock was trading at GBX 1,598.50 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SMIN stock has increased by 4.5% and is now trading at GBX 1,670.50. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How were Smiths Group's earnings last quarter? Smiths Group plc (LON:SMIN) released its earnings results on Friday, March, 23rd. The company reported $40.40 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $44.10 by $3.70. The firm earned $1.55 billion during the quarter. Smiths Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.82% and a net margin of 7.61%. How often does Smiths Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Smiths Group? Smiths Group announced a dividend on Tuesday, September 26th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, October 19th will be given a dividend of GBX 28.70 per share on Friday, November 24th. This represents a yield of 1.72%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, October 19th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 12.90. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for SMIN. Is Smiths Group a good dividend stock? Smiths Group (LON:SMIN) pays an annual dividend of GBX 42 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.51%. The dividend payout ratio is 6,666.67%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for SMIN. What other stocks do shareholders of Smiths Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Smiths Group investors own include Smiths Group (SMGZY), Glencore (GLEN), GSK (GSK), Vodafone Group Public (VOD), BAE Systems (BA), Barclays (BARC), Diageo (DGE), Fresnillo (FRES), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY). How do I buy shares of Smiths Group? Shares of SMIN 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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