LON:VCT

Victrex (VCT) Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 1,549

+2.00 (+0.13%)

(As of 05/31/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: 1,527
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1,559.86
50-Day Range: 1,504
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1,676
52-Week Range: 1,479
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1,953.15

Volume: 290,987 shs
Average Volume: 194,145 shs
Market Capitalization: £1.35 billion

P/E Ratio: 1,866.27
Dividend Yield: 3.87%
Price Target: GBX 2,042.50

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Victrex MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 31.9% Upside
GBX 2,042.50 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: -0.27
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£2.45 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.

1.96 out of 5 stars

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Victrex has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 2,042.50, Victrex has a forecasted upside of 31.9% from its current price of GBX 1,549.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Victrex has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

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

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Victrex is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.83%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Victrex does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Victrex is 7,228.92%. 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 VCT.

1.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Victrex has a news sentiment score of -0.27. 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 0.32 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Victrex this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added Victrex to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Victrex insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £24,500.85 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.64% of the stock of Victrex is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
81.92% of the stock of Victrex 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 Victrex is 1,866.27, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 131.93.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Victrex is 1,866.27, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 90.49.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Victrex has a PEG Ratio of 1.80. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Victrex has a P/B Ratio of 2.77. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Victrex (LON:VCT) Stock

Victrex plc, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells polymers worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Industrial and Medical. It develops PEEK and PAEK polymer solutions, and semi-finished and finished parts. The company also offers specialist solutions for medical device manufacturers; sells thermoplastic polymer components; and engages in trading activities. It serves automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, manufacturing and engineering, electronics, and medical markets. Victrex plc was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Thornton-Cleveleys, the United Kingdom.

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VCT Stock News Headlines

May 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Jefferies Financial Group Lowers Victrex (LON:VCT) Price Target to GBX 1,590

May 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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May 24, 2023 | msn.com

Jefferies Reiterates Victrex (LSE:VCT) Hold Recommendation

May 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Victrex plc Announces Dividend of GBX 13.42 (LON:VCT)

May 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Insider Buying: Victrex plc (LON:VCT) Insider Buys £9,180 in Stock

May 13, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Insider Buying: Victrex plc (LON:VCT) Insider Purchases £15,180 in Stock

April 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Barclays Cuts Victrex (LON:VCT) Price Target to GBX 2,280

May 31, 2023 | Altimetry (Ad)

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April 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Insider Buying: Victrex plc (LON:VCT) Insider Purchases 9 Shares of Stock

April 13, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Victrex (LON:VCT) Hits New 52-Week Low at $1,510.30

March 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Victrex (LON:VCT) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

February 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Why Victrex plc (LON:VCT) Could Be Worth Watching

February 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

We Think Shareholders May Want To Consider A Review Of Victrex plc's (LON:VCT) CEO Compensation Package

January 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

A Victrex plc (LON:VCT) insider increased their holdings by 17% last year

January 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Victrex plc (LON:VCT)

December 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

The past five years for Victrex (LON:VCT) investors has not been profitable

December 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Victrex Full Year 2022 Earnings: Revenues Beat Expectations, EPS Lags

December 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Edited Transcript of VCTX.L earnings conference call or presentation 6-Dec-22 9:00am GMT

October 18, 2022 | globenewswire.com

Global High Temperature Plastics Market to Reach $24 Billion by 2027 - GlobeNewswire

October 12, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Should Weakness in Victrex plc's (LON:VCT) Stock Be Seen As A Sign That Market Will Correct The Share Price Given Decent Financials?

October 12, 2022 | prnewswire.com

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October 3, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

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September 28, 2022 | fool.co.uk

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September 26, 2022 | benzinga.com

Insights on the Metal Replacement Global Market to 2027 - by Type, End-use Industry and Region - Benzinga

September 17, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Victrex's (LON:VCT) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

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VCT Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 5/11/2020
Ex-Dividend for 7/3 Dividend: 5/25/2023
Today: 5/31/2023
Dividend Payable: 7/03/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Specialty Chemicals
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Basic Materials
Current Symbol: LON:VCT
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.victrexplc.com
Phone: +44-1253-897700
Fax: N/A
Employees: 866
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: GBX 2,042.50
High Stock Price Forecast: GBX 2,300
Low Stock Price Forecast: GBX 1,590
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +32.0%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.83
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,864.28
Forward P/E Ratio: 17.07
P/E Growth: 1.8
Net Income: £72.10 million
Net Margins: 21.01%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 14.87%
Return on Assets: 10.35%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 9.01
Current Ratio: 3.37
Quick Ratio: 1.99

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £343.10 million
Price / Sales: 3.92
Cash Flow: GBX 45.23 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 34.21
Book Value: GBX 559 per share
Price / Book: 2.77

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 87,020,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £1.35 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.83

Key Executives

Mr. Jakob O. Sigurdsson BA (Age 58)
MBA, CEO & Exec. Director
Comp: $1.53M

Dr. Martin L. Court BSc (Eng) (Age 60)
Ph.D., Chief Commercial Officer & Exec. Director
Comp: $757.86k

Mr. Ian Melling F.C.A.
CFO & Exec. Director

Mr. Jeff Versterre
Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Andrew Hanson
Director of Investor Relations & Corp. Communications

Ms. Jane Brisley
Gen. Counsel & Company Sec.

Ms. Jilly Atherton
Group Human Resource Director

Key Competitors

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Insiders

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VCT Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Victrex stock right now?: 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Victrex in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" VCT shares.
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What is Victrex's stock price forecast for 2023?: 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Victrex's stock. Their VCT share price forecasts range from GBX 1,590 to GBX 2,300. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 2,042.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 32.0% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for VCT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have VCT shares performed in 2023?: Victrex's stock was trading at GBX 1,597 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, VCT shares have decreased by 3.1% and is now trading at GBX 1,547.35.
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How were Victrex's earnings last quarter?: Victrex plc (LON:VCT) issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May, 11th. The company reported $47.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Victrex had a net margin of 21.01% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.87%.
How often does Victrex pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Victrex?: Victrex declared a dividend on Tuesday, May 9th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 25th will be given a dividend of GBX 13.42 per share on Monday, July 3rd. This represents a dividend yield of 0.81%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 25th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for VCT.
Is Victrex a good dividend stock?: Victrex (LON:VCT) pays an annual dividend of GBX 60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.83%. The dividend payout ratio is 7,228.92%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for VCT.

What other stocks do shareholders of Victrex own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Victrex investors own include Anglo American (AAL), Centamin (CEY), Renishaw (RSW), Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) (HSTG), Rotork (ROR), Playtech (PTEC), Spirent Communications (SPT), Ashtead Group (AHT), Rio Tinto Group (RIO) and Quilter (QLT).
What is Victrex's stock symbol?: Victrex trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "VCT."
How do I buy shares of Victrex?: Shares of VCT 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 Victrex's stock price today?: One share of VCT stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 1,547.35.
How much money does Victrex make?: Victrex (LON:VCT) has a market capitalization of £1.35 billion and generates £343.10 million in revenue each year. The company earns £72.10 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.83 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Victrex have?: The company employs 866 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Victrex?: Victrex's mailing address is Victrex Technology Centre , Hillhouse International,, THORNTON CLEVELEYS, FY5 4QD, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.victrexplc.com. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1253-897700.

This page (LON:VCT) was last updated on 5/31/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Victrex (VCT) Share Forecast, Price & News

Victrex MarketRank™ Forecast

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 Victrex (LON:VCT) Stock

VCT Stock News Headlines

VCT Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

VCT Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™