Should I buy or sell Standard Chartered stock right now?

8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Standard Chartered in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" STAN shares. View STAN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Standard Chartered's stock price target for 2024?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Standard Chartered's shares. Their STAN share price targets range from GBX 868 to GBX 1,100. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 956.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 46.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for STAN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have STAN shares performed in 2023?

Standard Chartered's stock was trading at GBX 622.40 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, STAN stock has increased by 4.9% and is now trading at GBX 652.60. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

How often does Standard Chartered pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Standard Chartered?

Standard Chartered declared a dividend on Friday, July 28th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 10th will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.06 per share on Friday, October 13th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.66%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 10th. The official announcement can be seen at this link . Read our dividend analysis for STAN .

Is Standard Chartered a good dividend stock?

Standard Chartered (LON:STAN) pays an annual dividend of GBX 16 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.40%. The dividend payout ratio is 3,076.92%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for STAN .

What other stocks do shareholders of Standard Chartered own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Standard Chartered investors own include HSBC (HSBA) , Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) , Standard Chartered (SCBFF) , Barclays (BARC) , KAZ Minerals (KAZ) , Associated British Foods (ABF) , Bank of America (BAC) , Intelsat (I) , Antofagasta (ANTO) and Glencore (GLEN) .

How do I buy shares of Standard Chartered?

Shares of STAN 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 .

Standard Chartered Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:STAN)

GBX 652.60

-0.60 (-0.09%)

(As of 12/1/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: 652.40
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658.60
50-Day Range: 610.60
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758.80
52-Week Range: 578.80
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799.40

Volume: 2.95 million shs
Average Volume: 6.49 million shs
Market Capitalization: £17.42 billion

P/E Ratio: 1,255.00
Dividend Yield: 2.45%
Price Target: GBX 956.33

Stock Analysis Analyst Forecasts Chart Competitors Dividend Headlines Insider Trades Sustainability

Standard Chartered MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.63 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 46.5% Upside
GBX 956.33 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -0.50
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.26
Based on 12 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
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.

2.45 out of 5 stars

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Standard Chartered has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.63, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 956.33, Standard Chartered has a forecasted upside of 46.5% from its current price of GBX 652.60.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Standard Chartered has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

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

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Standard Chartered pays a meaningful dividend of 2.40%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Standard Chartered does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Standard Chartered is 3,076.92%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

3.5

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Standard Chartered has received a 41.49% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Mortgages provided by brick and mortar banks", "Mortgages provided by online banks", "Consumer savings accounts provided by brick and mortar banks", "Consumer transaction accounts provided by brick and mortar banks", "Debit cards", and "Credit cards" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Standard Chartered is -0.50.

2.4

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Standard Chartered has a news sentiment score of 0.26. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.79 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Standard Chartered this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
1 people have searched for STAN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Standard Chartered insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.39% of the stock of Standard Chartered is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
71.11% of the stock of Standard Chartered is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Standard Chartered is 1,255.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 113.70.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Standard Chartered is 1,255.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 354.41.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Standard Chartered has a PEG Ratio of 0.91. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Standard Chartered has a P/B Ratio of 0.44. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Standard Chartered Stock (LON:STAN)

Standard Chartered PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides various banking products and services primarily in Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. The company operates through two segments: Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking; and Consumer, Private and Business Banking. It offers retail products, such as deposits, savings, mortgages, credit cards, and personal loans; wealth management products and services that include investments, portfolio management, insurance, and wealth advices; and transaction banking services, such as cash management, working capital, and trade financing products. The company also provides financial markets products and services that comprise project and transportation financing, debt capital markets and leveraged financing, financing and securities services, and sales and structuring services, as well as macro, commodities, and credit trading services. In addition, it offers digital banking solutions. The company serves financial institutions, governments, banks, investors, corporations, small businesses, and individuals. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

STAN Stock Price History

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STAN Stock News Headlines

December 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Week in Crypto: Pando Asset Applies for ETF, Standard Chartered reaffirms $100k BTC Prediction

November 30, 2023 | nasdaq.com

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Will Reach $100,000 in 2024 –Standard Chartered Bank

December 2, 2023 | Wealthpress (Ad)

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November 30, 2023 | msn.com

E-CNY: HSBC, Standard Chartered jump on China’s digital currency bandwagon, joining pilot programme

November 30, 2023 | msn.com

Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin Boom: $100,000 in Sight!

November 30, 2023 | msn.com

Standard Chartered names new CEO in Philippines

November 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

ETF Approval Odds At 90%, Major Bank Says Bitcoin Hits $100,000

November 29, 2023 | msn.com

Bitcoin To Skyrocket To $100K By Late 2024: Standard Chartered

December 2, 2023 | Wealthpress (Ad)

Trading Experts Call It “The Perfect Tesla Trade”

November 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Exclusive-Four banks quit initiative assessing climate targets-sources

November 28, 2023 | msn.com

Visa and Standard Chartered agree BNPL deal for Asia Pacific credit cardholders

November 28, 2023 | msn.com

Bitcoin is on track to hit $100,000 by the end of 2024 as 'crypto spring' has begun, Standard Chartered says

November 27, 2023 | msn.com

Crypto this Monday: Standard Chartered Tests e-CNY, Cosmos to Launch AtomOne Fork, and More

November 27, 2023 | msn.com

Standard Bank denies any involvement in rand-fixing: ‘We’ve found no evidence’

November 23, 2023 | msn.com

U.S markets facing a couple of weeks of consolidation, says Standard Chartered Wealth Management

November 20, 2023 | msn.com

Public Interest SA bays for the blood of British bank Standard Chartered

November 20, 2023 | msn.com

Zac Leow overcame paralysis, now he is aiming for a world record at Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon

November 19, 2023 | realmoney.thestreet.com

Standard Chartered upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Goldman Sachs

November 17, 2023 | msn.com

Competition Commission says banks generated ‘R1 trillion a day’ following Standard Chartered Bank’s admission

November 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Standard Chartered's Winters on Macro Risks

November 16, 2023 | msn.com

Standard Chartered Bank must be held accountable for South Africans’ declining quality of life, and R42.7 million won't do

November 16, 2023 | msn.com

Standard Chartered ready to sink other banks

November 15, 2023 | msn.com

SA fines Standard Chartered R42+ million for rand/dollar manipulation, years on

November 15, 2023 | msn.com

SA fines Standard Chartered for currency manipulation

November 15, 2023 | msn.com

Standard Chartered admits to rand rigging, agrees to pay fine of R42.7m

November 14, 2023 | msn.com

AfCFTA - Exports Expected to Reach $1trn in 2035 Standard Chartered

November 14, 2023 | msn.com

‘Standard Chartered Bank Has Invested Over $1m Towards Women In Tech Incubator Programme

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 10/13 Dividend: 8/10/2023
Dividend Payable: 10/13/2023
Today: 12/02/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Banks - Diversified
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Financial Services
Current Symbol: LON:STAN
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.sc.com
Phone: +44-20-78858888
Fax: N/A
Employees: 83,077
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 956.33
High Stock Price Target: GBX 1,100
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 868
Potential Upside/Downside: +46.5%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.63
Research Coverage: 8 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.52
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,255.00
Forward P/E Ratio: 6.76
P/E Growth: 0.91
Net Income: £1.82 billion
Net Margins: 14.77%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 4.59%
Return on Assets: 0.27%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: N/A
Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £15.61 billion
Price / Sales: 1.12
Cash Flow: £115.50 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 0.06
Book Value: GBX 1,479 per share
Price / Book: 0.44

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 2,670,000,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £17.42 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.85

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Key Executives

Mr. William Thomas Winters CBE (Age 62)
Group Chief Executive & Director
Comp: $4.46M
Mr. Andrew Nigel Halford (Age 64)
Group CFO & Executive Director
Comp: $2.78M
Mr. Roeland Marinus Marie Louwhoff (Age 58)
Chief Technology, Operations & Transformation Officer
Mr. Steve Brice
Chief Investment Officer & Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management Division
Mr. Sumit Dayal
Group Head of Corporate Finance
Mr. Gregory John Powell (Age 58)
Group Head of Investor Relations
Ms. Tracey McDermott CBE (Age 52)
Group Head of Conduct, Financial Crime & Compliance
Dr. Sandra Ngozi Okoro (Age 58)
Group General Counsel
Mr. Simon Kellaway
Head of Global Sales, Financing & Securities Services
Ms. Tanuj Kapilashrami (Age 45)
Group Head of Human Resources

Key Competitors

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Insiders

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Should I Buy Standard Chartered Stock? STAN Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Standard Chartered was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 10:40 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Standard Chartered PLC:

Standard Chartered PLC provides various banking products and services primarily in Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. This global presence offers investors exposure to diverse markets and potential growth opportunities.
The company has a long history, being founded in 1853. This demonstrates its stability and resilience in the banking industry.
Standard Chartered PLC serves a wide range of clients, including governments, central banks, investors, corporations, small businesses, and individuals. This diversified customer base provides a stable source of revenue.
The company continuously updates its banking products and services to meet the evolving needs of its clients. This commitment to innovation can lead to competitive advantages and attract more customers.
Investors can monitor the current stock price of Standard Chartered PLC, which provides valuable information for making investment decisions.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Standard Chartered PLC for these reasons:

Standard Chartered PLC operates in various regions, which exposes it to geopolitical and economic risks. Changes in government policies, economic downturns, or political instability in these regions can negatively impact the company's performance.
The banking industry is highly regulated, and compliance with regulatory requirements can be costly for Standard Chartered PLC. This may affect its profitability and financial performance.
Standard Chartered PLC faces competition from other banks and financial institutions. Intense competition can put pressure on the company's market share and profitability.
The company's financial performance is subject to fluctuations in interest rates, exchange rates, and market conditions. These factors can affect its revenue, profitability, and stock price.
Investors should consider the potential risks associated with investing in the banking sector, such as credit risk, liquidity risk, and operational risk.

STAN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Standard Chartered stock right now?: 8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Standard Chartered in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" STAN shares.
View STAN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Standard Chartered's stock price target for 2024?: 8 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Standard Chartered's shares. Their STAN share price targets range from GBX 868 to GBX 1,100. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 956.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 46.5% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for STAN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have STAN shares performed in 2023?: Standard Chartered's stock was trading at GBX 622.40 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, STAN stock has increased by 4.9% and is now trading at GBX 652.60.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
How often does Standard Chartered pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Standard Chartered?: Standard Chartered declared a dividend on Friday, July 28th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 10th will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.06 per share on Friday, October 13th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.66%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 10th. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for STAN.

Is Standard Chartered a good dividend stock?: Standard Chartered (LON:STAN) pays an annual dividend of GBX 16 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.40%. The dividend payout ratio is 3,076.92%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for STAN.
What other stocks do shareholders of Standard Chartered own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Standard Chartered investors own include HSBC (HSBA), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Standard Chartered (SCBFF), Barclays (BARC), KAZ Minerals (KAZ), Associated British Foods (ABF), Bank of America (BAC), Intelsat (I), Antofagasta (ANTO) and Glencore (GLEN).
How do I buy shares of Standard Chartered?: Shares of STAN 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:STAN) was last updated on 12/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Standard Chartered Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:STAN)

Standard Chartered 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 Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Standard Chartered Stock (LON:STAN)

STAN Stock Price History

STAN Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

Should I Buy Standard Chartered Stock? STAN Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Cons

STAN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™