LON:SMS Smart Metering Systems (SMS) Share Price, News & Analysis → Pentagon contract could send this $2 AI stock soaring (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free SMS Stock Alerts GBX 952 0.00 (0.00%) (As of 04/24/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 952▼ 95750-Day Range 946▼ 95652-Week Range 574▼ 971Volume55,889 shsAverage Volume1.01 million shsMarket Capitalization£1.27 billionP/E Ratio8,654.55Dividend Yield3.15%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Smart Metering Systems alerts: Email Address Ad Behind the MarketsPentagon contract could send this $2 AI stock soaringWhenever the Department of Defense awards a major AI contract... Early investors could see dramatic returns virtually overnight. That's how my readers were able to cash in gains like 133% in just four months on C3.ai...Get all the info here >>> About Smart Metering Systems Stock (LON:SMS)Smart Metering Systems plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated energy infrastructure company in the United Kingdom. It operates through three segments: Asset Management, Asset Installation, and Energy Management. The company owns, installs, and manages carbon reduction assets. It also engages in the regulated management of gas meters, electric meters, and ADM devices. In addition, the company installs domestic, industrial, and commercial gas meters and electricity meters; builds and operates grid-scale batteries; and manages distributed energy resources, as well as provides energy consultancy services. Further, it provides data management, gas and electricity utility connections, energy management, IT development and software. The company was formerly known as UK Smart Metering Group Limited and changed its name to Smart Metering Systems plc in June 2011. Smart Metering Systems plc was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.Read More SMS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SMS Stock News HeadlinesMarch 26, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Buying: Smart Metering Systems plc (LON:SMS) Insider Purchases 50,000 Shares of StockApril 20, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comSmart Metering Systems (LON:SMS) Share Price Crosses Above 50-Day Moving Average of $950.59April 24, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Pentagon contract could send this $2 AI stock soaringWhenever the Department of Defense awards a major AI contract... Early investors could see dramatic returns virtually overnight. That's how my readers were able to cash in gains like 133% in just four months on C3.ai...April 1, 2024 | msn.comOur View: Host of concerns over smart metersMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comSmart utility meters drive down manufacturing costs—if managers use themMarch 26, 2024 | msn.comSmart meter surge pricing risks punishing the poorest householdsMarch 25, 2024 | msn.comSmart meter customers face paying more at busy times under surge charging plansMarch 22, 2024 | wsj.comSmart Metering Systems PLCApril 24, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Pentagon contract could send this $2 AI stock soaringWhenever the Department of Defense awards a major AI contract... Early investors could see dramatic returns virtually overnight. That's how my readers were able to cash in gains like 133% in just four months on C3.ai...March 18, 2024 | msn.comSmart meters haven't delivered the promised benefits to electricity users. Here's a way to fix the problemsMarch 17, 2024 | msn.comWhat are smart meters and can they save you money? Here's everything you need to knowMarch 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comForm 8.3 - Smart Metering SystemsFebruary 25, 2024 | msn.comAnambra State ICT Agency Unveils Pilot Phase of Free Public Wi-Fi Initiative in AwkaFebruary 19, 2024 | msn.comSmart e-nose uses self-heating temperature modulation to enable rapid identification of gas moleculesFebruary 10, 2024 | fool.comSmart Metering Systems Plc (LSE: SMS)February 6, 2024 | msn.comRG&E announces open houses to answer smart meter questionsJanuary 30, 2024 | msn.comInterview: entrepreneur Steve Timoney on his move from SMS boss to owner of East Kilbride-based basketball team Caledonia GladiatorsJanuary 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comForm 8.3 - Smart Metering Systems PLC - AmendmentDecember 28, 2023 | lse.co.ukSmart Metering Systems Share ChatDecember 21, 2023 | thetimes.co.ukSmart Metering Systems founder leads fight against KKR takeoverDecember 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMarket round-up: Smart Metering drops as founders vow to stop takeoverDecember 15, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comCheap UK shares are now prime bid targets for bargain-seeking investorsDecember 8, 2023 | msn.comSmart Metering Systems to Delist Post KKR TakeoverDecember 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comForm 8.3 - SMS LNDecember 7, 2023 | lse.co.ukSmart Metering Systems stock soars on GBP1 billion takeover offerDecember 7, 2023 | marketwatch.comSmart Metering Systems Agrees to $1.6 Bln KKR TakeoverDecember 7, 2023 | reuters.comKKR's smart meter swoop is well-timedSee More Headlines Receive SMS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Smart Metering Systems and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/17/2020Ex-Dividend for 1/25 Dividend1/04/2024Dividend Payable1/25/2024Today4/24/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorIndustrials Industry Electrical Equipment & Parts Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:SMS CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.sms-plc.com Phone+44-141-2493850FaxN/AEmployees1,361Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.11 Trailing P/E Ratio8,663.64 Forward P/E Ratio59.93 P/E Growth1.81Net Income£14.87 million Net Margins10.97% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity2.73% Return on Assets2.79% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio14.30 Current Ratio1.72 Quick Ratio1.40 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£135.52 million Price / Sales9.38 Cash FlowGBX 36.65 per share Price / Cash Flow26.00 Book ValueGBX 400 per share Price / Book2.38Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares133,400,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£1.27 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.42 (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in electric vehicle technologies (EV) and which EV stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Timothy James Mortlock (Age 46)CEO & Director Comp: $460.27kMr. Gavin Urwin (Age 45)Exec. Officer Comp: $373.05kMs. Gail BlainCFO & Exec. DirectorMr. Mark EvansChief Information OfficerMr. Dilip KejriwalHead of Investor RelationsMr. Andy RitchieHead of Bus. Risk and ComplianceMr. Craig McGinnGen. Counsel & Group Company Sec.Mr. Stan ChalonerGroup Sales DirectorMs. Judy KeirChief People OfficerMr. John HallManaging Director of Asset InstallationMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCalisenLON:CLSNVolexLON:VLXFW ThorpeLON:TFWBiffaLON:BIFFClarksonLON:CKNView All CompetitorsInsidersGail BlainBought 50,000 shares on 3/22/2024Total: £26.45 M ($529.00/share)Tim MortlockBought 8,169 shares on 9/27/2023Total: £5.00 M ($612.00/share)Tim MortlockBought 6,820 shares on 6/15/2023Total: £5.00 M ($733.00/share)View All Insider Transactions SMS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have SMS shares performed in 2024? Smart Metering Systems' stock was trading at GBX 940 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, SMS stock has increased by 1.3% and is now trading at GBX 952. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Smart Metering Systems' earnings last quarter? Smart Metering Systems plc (LON:SMS) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, March, 17th. The company reported $11.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $10.60 by $0.70. Smart Metering Systems had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.73% and a net margin of 10.97%. How often does Smart Metering Systems pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Smart Metering Systems? Smart Metering Systems announced a dividend on Thursday, September 12th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, January 4th will be paid a dividend of GBX 8.32 per share on Thursday, January 25th. This represents a yield of 1.24%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 4th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 7.56. The official announcement can be seen at this link. Read our dividend analysis for SMS. Is Smart Metering Systems a good dividend stock? Smart Metering Systems (LON:SMS) pays an annual dividend of GBX 30 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.91%. The dividend payout ratio is 27,272.73%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for SMS. What other stocks do shareholders of Smart Metering Systems own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Smart Metering Systems investors own include NetApp (NTAP), Twitter (TWTR), Lowland Investment (LWI), Paysafe Group (PAYS), Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB), TiVo (TIVO), AB Dynamics (ABDP), BAE Systems (BA), Blancco Technology Group (BLTG) and EMC (EMC). How do I buy shares of Smart Metering Systems? Shares of SMS 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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