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 .

Smiths Group Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:SMIN)

GBX 1,671

+24.50 (+1.49%)

(As of 04:45 PM ET)

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Today's Range: 1,646
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1,675
50-Day Range: 1,526
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1,659.50
52-Week Range: 1,517.50
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1,807

Volume: 464,365 shs
Average Volume: 709,961 shs
Market Capitalization: £5.81 billion

P/E Ratio: 2,652.38
Dividend Yield: 2.51%
Price Target: GBX 1,846.67

Stock Analysis Analyst Forecasts Chart Competitors Dividend Headlines Insider Trades Sustainability

Smiths Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.75 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 10.5% Upside
GBX 1,846.67 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -2.58
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.00
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
£81.69 M Sold 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.

1.51 out of 5 stars

2.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Smiths 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/Downside
According 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 Coverage
Smiths Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

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

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Smiths Group pays a meaningful dividend of 2.51%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Smiths Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Smiths Group is 6,666.67%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

2.3

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Smiths 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 Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Smiths Group is -2.58.

0.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Smiths Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In 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 Insiders
Only 0.31% of the stock of Smiths Group is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
81.86% of the stock of Smiths Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The 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. Sector
The 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 Ratio
Smiths 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 Ratio
Smiths 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.

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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.

SMIN Stock Price History

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SMIN Stock News Headlines

December 7, 2023 | news.yahoo.com

Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith brings much of his Oregon State staff with him to lead Spartans

December 6, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Smiths Group (LON:SMIN) Stock Price Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average of $1,632.47

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November 28, 2023 | msn.com

Why Jonathan Smith believes Michigan State is right fit

November 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Smiths Group (LON:SMIN) Share Price Crosses Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $1,634.07

November 28, 2023 | msn.com

New Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith: 'No shortcuts' in Spartans' rebuild

November 16, 2023 | msn.com

Stephen A. Smith Blames Jada Pinkett Smith for Will Smith Gay Sex Rumors

November 16, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Smiths Group PLC Sees Trading in Line With Views

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November 16, 2023 | reuters.com

UK engineer Smiths sticks to annual guidance despite some headwinds

October 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Is The Market Rewarding Smiths Group plc (LON:SMIN) With A Negative Sentiment As A Result Of Its Mixed Fundamentals?

October 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Smiths Group (LON:SMIN) Passed With Ease

October 3, 2023 | msn.com

U.K. shares lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.56%

September 29, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com

So many FTSE 100 stocks are overlooked! Here’s one to consider buying

September 27, 2023 | msn.com

Smiths Group hails record sales driven by demand for new inventions

September 26, 2023 | finanznachrichten.de

Smiths Group Annual Pre-tax Earnings Surge

September 26, 2023 | msn.com

Britain's Smiths Group annual profit rises 20%

September 25, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

UK Earnings Alert: Smiths Group and Close Brothers to Report This Week

September 14, 2023 | msn.com

'Get Him Touches': Aggies Looking To Increase Ainias Smith's Role

September 13, 2023 | msn.com

Interview: Microsoft President Brad Smith supports plan for AI ‘safety brakes’ in U.S. Senate hearing

September 4, 2023 | msn.com

The Smiths: Ranking an iconic band's studio albums from worst to best

September 2, 2023 | msn.com

Engineering powerhouse Smiths Group is helping conquer space

September 1, 2023 | msn.com

Words, art and action are raw materials for Durrell Smith, an outdoorsman trying to lead

August 30, 2023 | msn.com

Smiths Group buys US-based manufacturer HCP in $82m deal

August 21, 2023 | msn.com

Here's Why Smiths Group PLC (SMGZY) Is a Great 'Buy the Bottom' Stock Now

August 21, 2023 | bizjournals.com

Best of the Bar honoree profile: Joseph W. Smith, associate attorney with Miles Mason Family Law Group

August 16, 2023 | news.yahoo.com

Why Jack Smith May Need a Speedy Trump Trial More Than Fani Willis

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 3/23/2018
Ex-Dividend for 11/24 Dividend: 10/19/2023
Dividend Payable: 11/24/2023
Today: 12/08/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Specialty Industrial Machinery
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Industrials
Current Symbol: LON:SMIN
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.smiths.com
Phone: +44-20-70041600
Fax: N/A
Employees: 15,156
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 1,846.67
High Stock Price Target: GBX 1,920
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 1,775
Potential Upside/Downside: +11.6%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.75
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.63
Trailing P/E Ratio: 2,626.98
Forward P/E Ratio: 16.38
P/E Growth: 1.59
Net Income: £225 million
Net Margins: 7.61%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 8.82%
Return on Assets: 5.74%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 27.93
Current Ratio: 1.94
Quick Ratio: 1.29

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £3.04 billion
Price / Sales: 1.89
Cash Flow: GBX 300.81 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 5.50
Book Value: GBX 686 per share
Price / Book: 2.41

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 347,540,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £5.75 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.67

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Key Executives

Mr. Paul A. Keel (Age 53)
CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $2.52M
Ms. Clare Scherrer (Age 55)
CFO & Director
Comp: $1.29M
Ms. Jemma Spalton
Director of Investor Relations
Mr. James Down
General Counsel
Mr. Craig Barry
Vice President of Marketing
Ms. Vera Kirikova MBA (Age 49)
Chief People Officer
Mr. Samit Basu
Chief Digital Officer
Mr. Keir Boxshall
Head of Innovation
John D. Ostergren
Chief Sustainability Officer
Ms. Diana J. Houghton (Age 59)
Group Head of Strategy

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Insiders

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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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Smiths Group Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:SMIN)

Smiths Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Smiths Group Stock (LON:SMIN)

SMIN Stock Price History

SMIN Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

SMIN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™