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LON:SXS

Spectris (SXS) Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 3,680
-18.00 (-0.49%)
(As of 05/31/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
3,638
▼
3,705
50-Day Range
3,485
▼
3,840
52-Week Range
2,654
▼
3,883.85
Volume
388,478 shs
Average Volume
255,621 shs
Market Capitalization
£3.85 billion
P/E Ratio
3,471.70
Dividend Yield
2.04%
Price Target
GBX 3,668.33
ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlines

Spectris MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.40 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
0.3% Downside
GBX 3,668.33 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
N/A
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.

0.78 out of 5 stars

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About Spectris (LON:SXS) Stock

Spectris plc manufactures and sells measuring instruments and controls worldwide. It operates through Malvern Panalytical, HBK, Omega and Industrial Solutions segments. The Malvern Panalytical segment provides measurement and materials characterization and efficiency in R&D and manufacturing sectors. The HBK segment offers differentiated sensing, testing, modelling and simulation solutions for product development. The Omega segment provides process improvement, specialist sensors, and omni-channel distribution services. The Industrial Solutions segment operates high-value precision in-line sensing and monitors businesses. It also provides particle measuring systems, a solution to measure and monitor contamination levels in clean and controlled environments. In addition, the company offers red lion controls, an industrial automation tool that provides solutions to connect, monitor, and control disparate assets, as well as provides servomex, a specialist in gas and moisture analysis solutions. Further, it provides data and insights, test equipment and software for industrial applications. Additionally, the company offers sensor, instrument, software, and services technology, as well as provides training, technical support, spare parts, calibration, and maintenance services. It serves pharmaceutical, automotive, electronics, semiconductors, technology-LED, and primary and advanced materials industries. Spectris plc was incorporated in 1986 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

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SXS Stock News Headlines

May 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Spectris (LON:SXS) Stock Price Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average of $3,398.88
May 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Spectris plc (SXS) to Issue Dividend of GBX 51.30 on June 30th
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Spectris (LON:SXS) shareholders have earned a 15% CAGR over the last three years
April 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Spectris (LON:SXS) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Shore Capital
April 27, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com
Spectris Q1 Sales Climb; Expects To Meet FY23 Targets
April 7, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Spectris (LON:SXS) Hits New 12-Month High at $3,782.00
March 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Spectris (LON:SXS) Sets New 1-Year High at $3,659.00
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March 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Spectris plc (LON:SXS) Is Going Strong But Fundamentals Appear To Be Mixed : Is There A Clear Direction For The Stock?
October 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Declining Stock and Solid Fundamentals: Is The Market Wrong About Spectris plc (LON:SXS)?
August 4, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Spectris' (LON:SXS) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
July 5, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.com
Arcline Investment Management Completes Acquisition of Omega Engineering Inc.
June 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Investors one-year losses grow to 11% as the stock sheds UK£228m this past week
May 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Is Spectris plc's (LON:SXS) Latest Stock Performance A Reflection Of Its Financial Health?
April 28, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.com
Spectris Q1 Sales, Orders Rise; Sees Continued Sales Momentum For FY22; Stock Up
April 19, 2022 | reuters.com
UK shares fall as consumer staples stocks, brokerage actions weigh
April 19, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.com
Spectris Sells Omega Engineering For $525 Mln; To Buy Back 300 Mln Pounds Of Shares
April 19, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Arcline Investment Management to Acquire Omega Engineering from Spectris PLC
December 3, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com
Spectris (LON:SXS) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
October 21, 2021 | markets.businessinsider.com
Spectris Q3 Sales Down, LFL Sales Climb; Backs FY21 LFL Sales Growth View
October 4, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com
Spectris' (LON:SXS) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
August 24, 2021 | markets.businessinsider.com
Spectris To Sell NDC Technologies Business To Nordson For $180 Mln
August 13, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com
All You Need to Know About SPECTRIS PLC (SEPJY) Rating Upgrade to Buy
August 6, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com
Spectris (LON:SXS) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To UK£0.23
July 30, 2021 | markets.businessinsider.com
Spectris PLC : Spectris announces Net Zero targets
May 12, 2021 | markets.businessinsider.com
Spectris PLC : Director/PDMR Shareholding
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SXS Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/20/2020
Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend
5/18/2023
Today
5/31/2023
Dividend Payable
6/30/2023
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
LON
Industry
Scientific & Technical Instruments
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Computer and Technology
Current Symbol
LON:SXS
CUSIP
N/A
CIK
N/A
Web
www.spectris.com
Phone
+44-1784-470470
Fax
N/A
Employees
7,788
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
GBX 3,668.33
High Stock Price Forecast
GBX 3,870
Low Stock Price Forecast
GBX 3,485
Forecasted Upside/Downside
-0.3%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.40
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
GBX 1.06
Trailing P/E Ratio
3,471.70
Forward P/E Ratio
25.73
P/E Growth
2.74
Net Income
£114.80 million
Net Margins
30.25%
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
8.51%
Return on Assets
6.07%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
4.54
Current Ratio
2.07
Quick Ratio
1.03

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£1.33 billion
Price / Sales
2.90
Cash Flow
GBX 129.10 per share
Price / Cash Flow
28.51
Book Value
GBX 1,375 per share
Price / Book
2.68

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
104,640,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£3.85 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.74

Key Executives

  • Mr. Andrew Heath (Age 58)
    CEO & Exec. Director
    Comp: $1.69M
  • Mr. Derek Harding (Age 49)
    CFO & Exec. Director
    Comp: $1.17M
  • Ms. Kjersti Wiklund MA (Age 59)
    MSc, Independent Non-Exec. Director & Workforce Engagement Director
    Comp: $68k
  • Ms. Judith Wettach
    Head of Corp. Devel.
  • Mr. Andrew Harvey (Age 58)
    Group HR Director
  • Ms. Siobhan Andrews
    Head of Corp. Affairs
  • Ms. Rebecca Louise Dunn
    Head of Sustainability & Governance
  • Mr. Mark Fleiner
    Pres of Malvern Panalytical
  • Mr. Ben Bryson
    Pres of HBK
  • Robert Martin
    Deputy Company Sec.

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SXS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Spectris stock right now?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Spectris in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" SXS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SXS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Spectris' stock price forecast for 2023?

5 analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Spectris' stock. Their SXS share price forecasts range from GBX 3,485 to GBX 3,870. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 3,668.33 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 0.3%.
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How have SXS shares performed in 2023?

Spectris' stock was trading at GBX 3,002 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, SXS stock has increased by 22.6% and is now trading at GBX 3,680.
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How were Spectris' earnings last quarter?

Spectris plc (LON:SXS) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 20th. The company reported $168.00 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $163.20 by $4.80. Spectris had a net margin of 30.25% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.51%.

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

Spectris announced a dividend on Thursday, February 23rd. Investors of record on Thursday, May 18th will be given a dividend of GBX 51.30 per share on Friday, June 30th. This represents a yield of 1.63%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 18th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 24.10. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for SXS.

Is Spectris a good dividend stock?

Spectris (LON:SXS) pays an annual dividend of GBX 75 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.08%. The dividend payout ratio is 7,075.47%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for SXS.

What other stocks do shareholders of Spectris own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Spectris investors own include Eiger BioPharmaceuticals (EIGR), Tesla (TSLA), AbbVie (ABBV), Anglo American (AAL), AK Steel (AKS), AltaGas (ALA), Applied Materials (AMAT), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), ASOS (ASC) and AstraZeneca (AZN).

What is Spectris' stock symbol?

Spectris trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "SXS."

How do I buy shares of Spectris?

Shares of SXS 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.
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What is Spectris' stock price today?

One share of SXS stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 3,680.

How much money does Spectris make?

Spectris (LON:SXS) has a market capitalization of £3.85 billion and generates £1.33 billion in revenue each year. The company earns £114.80 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 1.06 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Spectris have?

The company employs 7,788 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Spectris?

Spectris' mailing address is Heritage House, Church Road, EGHAM, TW20 9QD, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.spectris.com. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1784-470470.

This page (LON:SXS) was last updated on 6/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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