Should I buy or sell Spirent Communications stock right now?

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Spirent Communications in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SPT shares. View SPT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Spirent Communications' stock price target for 2024?

5 brokerages have issued 12-month target prices for Spirent Communications' stock. Their SPT share price targets range from GBX 145 to GBX 250. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 203 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 89.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SPT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have SPT shares performed in 2023?

Spirent Communications' stock was trading at GBX 260.20 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, SPT shares have decreased by 58.8% and is now trading at GBX 107.30. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

How often does Spirent Communications pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Spirent Communications?

Spirent Communications announced a dividend on Wednesday, August 2nd. Investors of record on Thursday, August 10th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.03 per share on Friday, September 15th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.29%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 10th. The official announcement can be seen at this link . Read our dividend analysis for SPT .

Is Spirent Communications a good dividend stock?

Spirent Communications (LON:SPT) pays an annual dividend of GBX 6 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.68%. SPT has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. 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 SPT .

What other stocks do shareholders of Spirent Communications own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Spirent Communications investors own include Anglo American (AAL) , Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) (HSTG) , Renishaw (RSW) , Rotork (ROR) , Hiscox (HSX) , Anglo American (NGLOY) , DiamondCorp (DCP) , discoverIE Group (DSCV) , Polar Capital (POLR) and Rio Tinto Group (RIO) .

How do I buy shares of Spirent Communications?

Shares of SPT 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 .

Spirent Communications Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:SPT)

GBX 108.40

-0.60 (-0.55%)

(As of 04:42 AM ET)

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Today's Range: 106.80
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110.40
50-Day Range: 90.10
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138
52-Week Range: 79.75
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290

Volume: 100,472 shs
Average Volume: 2.15 million shs
Market Capitalization: £627.26 million

P/E Ratio: 1,204.44
Dividend Yield: 5.54%
Price Target: GBX 203

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Spirent Communications MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.80 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 89.2% Upside
GBX 203 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.62
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£13.04 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.

2.15 out of 5 stars

3.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Spirent Communications has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 203, Spirent Communications has a forecasted upside of 89.2% from its current price of GBX 107.30.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Spirent Communications 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 SPT.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Spirent Communications is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.68%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Spirent Communications does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Spirent Communications is 6,666.67%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

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

2.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Spirent Communications has a news sentiment score of 0.62. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Computer and Technology companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Spirent Communications this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added Spirent Communications to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Spirent Communications insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £130,400.54 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 2.16% of the stock of Spirent Communications is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
133.24% of the stock of Spirent Communications 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 Spirent Communications is 1,192.22, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.28.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Spirent Communications is 1,192.22, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 248.81.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Spirent Communications has a PEG Ratio of 5.73. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Spirent Communications has a P/B Ratio of 1.73. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Spirent Communications Stock (LON:SPT)

Spirent Communications plc offers automated test and assurance solutions in the Americas, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company operates in Lifecycle Service Assurance and Networks & Security segments. The Lifecycle Service Assurance segment provides testing solutions for 5G mobile core networks, and cellular and Wi-Fi devices in the lab, as well as live solutions. The Networks & Security segment develops test methodologies, tools, and services for virtualised networks, cloud, and proactive security validation; and offers Ethernet/IP performance testing solutions, as well as provides navigation satellite system test and simulation solutions while addressing opportunities in the broader positioning, navigation, and timing market. The company was formerly known as Spirent plc and changed its name to Spirent Communications plc in May 2006. Spirent Communications plc was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Crawley, the United Kingdom.

SPT Stock Price History

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SPT Stock News Headlines

December 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Spirent and Anritsu Deliver Comprehensive Automotive Test Solutions

December 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Why The 20% Return On Capital At Spirent Communications (LON:SPT) Should Have Your Attention

December 7, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)

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November 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Leading Financial Services Organization Selects Spirent for Test Lab Automation and Modernization

November 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Spirent Communications plc (LON:SPT) Insider Paula Bell Purchases 115 Shares of Stock

November 22, 2023 | morningstar.com

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October 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

CEO & Director of Spirent Communications Eric Updyke Buys 12% More Shares

October 5, 2023 | msn.com

FTSE 250: Spirent Share Price Declines on Weak Profit Outlook

December 7, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)

Energy Storage Trend Ignites Frenzy Over Vanadium Supply

October 4, 2023 | msn.com

Spirent shares plummet by nearly a third following profit warning

October 4, 2023 | uk.investing.com

FTSE 100 Live: Stocks lower but Tesco climbs after raising outlook

October 4, 2023 | uk.investing.com

FTSE 250 movers: Ascential surges on bid spec; Spirent tanks

September 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Spirent Introduces Software-based DU Testing Optimized for Seamless CI/CD/CT Pipeline Integration

September 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Spirent Unveils Industry-First Solution for Validating Resiliency of Cloud-Native 5G Services

September 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Will Weakness in Spirent Communications plc's (LON:SPT) Stock Prove Temporary Given Strong Fundamentals?

August 18, 2023 | fool.com

Spirent Communications Plc (LSE: SPT)

August 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Survey: Increased Security and Resilience are Key Drivers for 5G Private Mobile Networks Adoption

August 1, 2023 | tmcnet.com

Accuver Americas and Spirent Communications 5G MU-MIMO Independent Benchmark Study 2023

July 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Spirent (SPMYY) to Revolutionize Network Testing in Indonesia

June 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Spirent Provides Another Industry-First with 400G Testing and Monitoring Probe

June 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

First Signal Simulator for First Dedicated LEO PNT Satellite Constellation Will Be Demonstrated at 2023 Joint Navigation Conference

April 3, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Spirent Communications Launches $69 Mln Share Buyback

March 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Insiders who purchased this year lose US$7.5k as Spirent Communications plc (LON:SPT) stock drops to UK£1.78

February 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Investing in Spirent Communications (LON:SPT) five years ago would have delivered you a 145% gain

February 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

NTT DOCOMO Selects Spirent for O-RAN Ecosystem Testing

February 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

5G Engagements Highlight Diverse Routes to Revenue and Capital Efficiency

February 18, 2023 | msn.com

3 FTSE 250 shares at 52-week lows to buy now

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Ex-Dividend for 9/15 Dividend: 8/10/2023
Dividend Payable: 9/15/2023
Today: 12/06/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Software - Infrastructure
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Computer and Technology
Current Symbol: LON:SPT
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.spirent.com
Phone: +44-1293-767676
Fax: N/A
Employees: 1,656
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 203
High Stock Price Target: GBX 250
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 145
Potential Upside/Downside: +86.2%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.80
Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.09
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,211.11
Forward P/E Ratio: 15.16
P/E Growth: 5.73
Net Income: £70.50 million
Net Margins: 12.79%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 17.07%
Return on Assets: 7.89%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 5.84
Current Ratio: 1.65
Quick Ratio: 1.95

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £551.30 million
Price / Sales: 1.14
Cash Flow: GBX 12.56 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 8.68
Book Value: GBX 62 per share
Price / Book: 1.76

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 578,650,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £630.73 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.43

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Key Executives

Mr. Eric Allen Updyke (Age 57)
CEO & Director
Comp: $1.27M
Ms. Paula Bell CGMA (Age 56)
FCMA, Chief Financial & Operations Officer and Executive Director
Comp: $803.3k
Mr. David Larson
CTO and GM of Cloud & IP
Mr. Angus Edward Iveson
Company Secretary & General Counsel
Mr. Nigel Wright
Executive Vice President of Marketing, Strategy & Corporate Development
Mr. Manuel Zepeda
Executive Vice President of Global Sales & Services
Ms. Ann Menard
Global Head of Human Resources
Mr. Rob VanBrunt
President & CEO of Spirent Federal Systems
Mr. Jim Klaassen
Senior Vice President of Global Operations
Mr. Marc Rouanne (Age 60)
Chief Network Officer of Dish Wireless

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SPT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Spirent Communications stock right now?: 5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Spirent Communications in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SPT shares.
View SPT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Spirent Communications' stock price target for 2024?: 5 brokerages have issued 12-month target prices for Spirent Communications' stock. Their SPT share price targets range from GBX 145 to GBX 250. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 203 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 89.2% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for SPT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have SPT shares performed in 2023?: Spirent Communications' stock was trading at GBX 260.20 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, SPT shares have decreased by 58.8% and is now trading at GBX 107.30.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
How often does Spirent Communications pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Spirent Communications?: Spirent Communications announced a dividend on Wednesday, August 2nd. Investors of record on Thursday, August 10th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.03 per share on Friday, September 15th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.29%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 10th. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for SPT.

Is Spirent Communications a good dividend stock?: Spirent Communications (LON:SPT) pays an annual dividend of GBX 6 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.68%. SPT has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. 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 SPT.
What other stocks do shareholders of Spirent Communications own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Spirent Communications investors own include Anglo American (AAL), Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) (HSTG), Renishaw (RSW), Rotork (ROR), Hiscox (HSX), Anglo American (NGLOY), DiamondCorp (DCP), discoverIE Group (DSCV), Polar Capital (POLR) and Rio Tinto Group (RIO).
How do I buy shares of Spirent Communications?: Shares of SPT 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:SPT) was last updated on 12/7/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Spirent Communications Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:SPT)

Spirent Communications 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

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Spirent Communications Stock (LON:SPT)

SPT Stock Price History

SPT Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

SPT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™