LON:SSPG SSP Group (SSPG) Share Price, News & Analysis → U.S. Drone Company Receives DoD Certification (From The Tomorrow Investor) (Ad) Free SSPG Stock Alerts GBX 178.70 -3.30 (-1.81%) (As of 03:33 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 177.90▼ 184.5050-Day Range 182▼ 220.6052-Week Range 175.70▼ 283.20Volume3.20 million shsAverage Volume1.63 million shsMarket Capitalization£1.43 billionP/E Ratio17,870.00Dividend Yield1.68%Price TargetGBX 317.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get SSP Group alerts: Email Address SSP Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside70.2% UpsideGBX 306.67 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.29Based on 10 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£7.41 M Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.19 out of 5 stars 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingSSP Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageSSP Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about SSP Group's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for SSPG. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldSSP Group pays a meaningful dividend of 1.23%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthSSP Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of SSP Group is 30,000.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about SSP Group's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for SSPG. Previous Next 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSSP Group has a news sentiment score of 0.29. 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 Consumer Cyclical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for SSP Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added SSP Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, SSP Group insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £74,125.40 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.62% of the stock of SSP Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions84.30% of the stock of SSP Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about SSP Group's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of SSP Group is 18,020.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 133.57.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of SSP Group is 18,020.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 375.41.Price to Earnings Growth RatioDue to a projected decrease in earnings for SSP Group, their PEG ratio cannot be calculated.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSSP Group has a P/B Ratio of 6.44. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad The Tomorrow InvestorU.S. Drone Company Receives DoD CertificationThe Department of Defense just granted a major advantage to a small UAV provider. Since 1998, this Nasdaq-listed company has been supplying drones for civilian, enterprise, and military purposes.Click here to see how to invest About SSP Group Stock (LON:SSPG)SSP Group plc operates food and beverage outlets in North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and internationally. The company operates outlets at airports, railway stations, motorway service areas, hospitals, and shopping centers. It also operates sandwich shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants. SSP Group plc was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.Read More SSPG Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SSPG Stock News HeadlinesMay 23 at 6:56 AM | americanbankingnews.comSSP Group plc (LON:SSPG) Insider Patrick Coveney Acquires 40,000 SharesMay 21 at 9:44 AM | msn.comWhy Upper Crust owner SSP is banking on hungry Euro 2024 football fansMay 21 at 5:18 AM | americanbankingnews.comSSP Group (LON:SSPG) Shares Down 7.5% May 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comSSP Group (LON:SSPG) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Shore CapitalMay 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comSSP Group (LON:SSPG) Shares Pass Below 200-Day Moving Average of $215.97April 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOntario International Airport welcomes Mi Casa Cantina to its expanding lineup of food and beverage concessionsApril 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs SSP Group plc (LON:SSPG) A High Quality Stock To Own?April 10, 2024 | msn.comSSP expands presence with four new outlets at Helsinki’s rail stationApril 3, 2024 | thetimes.co.ukShare tip: Airport caterer SSP is set for take-offMarch 17, 2024 | lse.co.ukSSP Group Share ChatMarch 13, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAditude acquires Gaming SSP CPMStarJanuary 30, 2024 | msn.comUpper Crust: Owner backs guidance but warns of potential hit from train strikesJanuary 30, 2024 | msn.comUK stocks edge higher after fresh record on Wall Street; WPP shinesJanuary 30, 2024 | msn.comAirport food outlet operator SSP forecasts resilient travel demand after strong Q1January 14, 2024 | morningstar.comSSP Group PLC SSPGDecember 7, 2023 | msn.comAirport food outlet operator SSP raises 2024 on air travel boomDecember 6, 2023 | msn.comEateries operator SSP resumes dividend, targets higher 2024 salesDecember 6, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comSSP Raises FY24 Forecast on Air Travel Surge, Resumes DividendDecember 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUPDATE 3-Airport food outlet operator SSP raises 2024 on air travel boomNovember 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAre Investors Undervaluing SSP Group plc (LON:SSPG) By 25%?November 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comShould We Be Delighted With SSP Group plc's (LON:SSPG) ROE Of 16%?September 21, 2023 | reuters.comSSP Group expects higher second-half revenue but stronger pound to biteAugust 30, 2023 | msn.comWhy a Contrarian Fund Is Warming to Japanese StocksAugust 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSSP Group plc (SSPG.L)June 21, 2023 | msn.comUpper Crust owner SSP reports upbeat revenue as travel boom lifts salesSee More Headlines Receive SSPG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for SSP Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings6/03/2020Ex-Dividend for 2/29 Dividend2/01/2024Dividend Payable2/29/2024Today5/23/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/28 Dividend5/30/2024Dividend Payable6/28/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorConsumer Cyclical Industry Restaurants Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:SSPG CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.foodtravelexperts.com Phone+44-20-75433300FaxN/AEmployees42,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 306.67 High Stock Price TargetGBX 340 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 290 Potential Upside/Downside+77.7%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.01 Trailing P/E Ratio17,870.00 Forward P/E Ratio16.78 P/E Growth-0.77Net Income£8.10 million Net Margins0.27% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity17.72% Return on Assets4.36% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio535.27 Current Ratio0.48 Quick Ratio0.66 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£3.01 billion Price / Sales0.47 Cash FlowGBX 53.02 per share Price / Cash Flow3.37 Book ValueGBX 28 per share Price / Book6.38Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares798,070,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£1.43 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.80 A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for June 2024. Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Patrick F. Coveney B.Com. (Age 54)B.Comm, DPHIL, M.Phil, Group CEO & Director Comp: $2.35MMr. Jonathan Owen Davies (Age 62)Deputy CEO, CFO & Executive Director Comp: $1.31MAlexander Henri OlivierCo-OwnerMr. Mark SmithChief Digital & Technology OfficerMs. Fiona ScattergoodGroup General Counsel & Company SecretaryMs. Ann-Marie Murphy (Age 52)Chief People Officer Mr. Sukh Tiwana (Age 59)Chief Procurement Officer Mr. Mark Angela (Age 60)Chief Business Development & Strategy Officer and CEO India and EEME Mr. Michael SvagdisChief Executive Officer of SSP North AmericaMr. Jeremy FennellChief Executive Officer of Nordics & Continental EuropeMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsMitchells & ButlersLON:MABDomino's Pizza GroupLON:DOMEi Group plc (EIG.L)LON:EIGJ D WetherspoonLON:JDWThe Restaurant GroupLON:RTNView All CompetitorsInsidersPatrick CoveneyBought 40,000 shares on 5/22/2024Total: £7.40 M ($185.00/share)Jonathan DaviesBought 57 shares on 4/8/2024Total: £12,540.00 ($220.00/share)Jonathan DaviesBought 56 shares on 2/6/2024Total: £12,544.00 ($224.00/share)Jonathan DaviesBought 56 shares on 1/8/2024Total: £12,432.00 ($222.00/share)Jonathan DaviesSold 150 sharesTotal: £35,400.00 ($236.00/share)View All Insider Transactions SSPG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell SSP Group stock right now? 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SSP Group in the last year. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" SSPG shares. View SSPG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is SSP Group's stock price target for 2024? 3 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for SSP Group's stock. Their SSPG share price targets range from GBX 290 to GBX 340. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 306.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 70.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SSPG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have SSPG shares performed in 2024? SSP Group's stock was trading at GBX 234.80 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, SSPG stock has decreased by 23.3% and is now trading at GBX 180.20. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were SSP Group's earnings last quarter? SSP Group plc (LON:SSPG) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June, 3rd. The company reported ($7.50) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($4.90) by $2.60. SSP Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.72% and a net margin of 0.27%. How often does SSP Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for SSP Group? SSP Group declared a dividend on Tuesday, May 21st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 30th will be paid a dividend of GBX 1.20 per share on Friday, June 28th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.57%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 30th. The official announcement can be seen at this link. Read our dividend analysis for SSPG. Is SSP Group a good dividend stock? SSP Group (LON:SSPG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.23%. The dividend payout ratio is 30,000.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for SSPG. What other stocks do shareholders of SSP Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other SSP Group investors own include Aviva (AV), American Airlines Group (AAL), Melrose Industries (MRO), SIG (SHI), Barclays (BARC), BP (BP), International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), IQE (IQE), M&G (MNG) and Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB). How do I buy shares of SSP Group? Shares of SSPG 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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