LON:VCT Victrex (VCT) Share Price, News & Analysis → Are You Positioned For The New Energy Goldrush? (From Wealthpin Pro) (Ad) Free VCT Stock Alerts GBX 1,288 +26.00 (+2.06%) (As of 05/31/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 1,250▼ 1,28850-Day Range 1,226▼ 1,35052-Week Range 1,152▼ 1,632Volume273,324 shsAverage Volume118,804 shsMarket Capitalization£1.12 billionP/E Ratio3,680.00Dividend Yield4.66%Price TargetGBX 1,746.67 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Victrex alerts: Email Address Victrex MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside35.6% UpsideGBX 1,746.67 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£9.11 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.1.46 out of 5 stars 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVictrex has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageVictrex has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Victrex's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for VCT. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipVictrex is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.60%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthVictrex does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Victrex is 17,142.86%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about Victrex's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for VCT. Previous Next 0.0 News and Social Media Coverage News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Victrex this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Victrex insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £91,120 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.63% of the stock of Victrex is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions96.38% of the stock of Victrex is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Victrex's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Victrex is 3,680.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.36.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Victrex is 3,680.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 147.31.Price to Earnings Growth RatioVictrex has a PEG Ratio of 1.92. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioVictrex has a P/B Ratio of 2.44. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Wealthpin ProAre You Positioned For The New Energy Goldrush?Open AI’s Sam Altman recently helped this company raise $577 million in funding… What’s more is, It has already inked deals with the Department of Energy.Click here to get all the information about it. About Victrex Stock (LON:VCT)Victrex plc, through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of polymer solutions worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Sustainable Solutions and Medical. It develops PEEK and PAEK based polymer solutions, and semi-finished and finished parts. The company also provides specialist solutions for medical device manufacturers; sells thermoplastic polymers; sustainable solutions for energy and industrial, VAR, automotive, aerospace, and electronics markets; and engages in trading activities. It serves automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics, and medical markets. Victrex plc was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Thornton-Cleveleys, the United Kingdom.Read More VCT Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart VCT Stock News HeadlinesMay 15, 2024 | insidertrades.comVictrex plc (LON:VCT) Insider Jakob Sigurdsson Acquires 3,000 SharesMay 28 at 7:24 AM | americanbankingnews.comVictrex plc (VCT) To Go Ex-Dividend on May 30thMay 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCalculating The Fair Value Of Victrex plc (LON:VCT)April 20, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comVolt Carbon Technologies Inc. (VCT.V)April 19, 2024 | investing.comPraetura Growth VCT PLC (PGV)February 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comReturns On Capital At Victrex (LON:VCT) Paint A Concerning PictureJanuary 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEarnings Miss: Victrex plc Missed EPS By 5.9% And Analysts Are Revising Their ForecastsDecember 20, 2023 | morningstar.comVector Ltd VCTDecember 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVictrex (LON:VCT) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.4614November 11, 2023 | morningstar.comVolt Carbon Technologies Inc VCTSeptember 2, 2023 | lse.co.ukProven Vct Regulatory NewsAugust 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVictrex plc (LON:VCT) Stock's Been Sliding But Fundamentals Look Decent: Will The Market Correct The Share Price In The Future?August 15, 2023 | fool.comVictrex Plc (LSE: VCT)June 14, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deVictrex Expects FY Adj. PBT To Be GBP 80 Mln - GBP 85 MlnJune 9, 2023 | msn.comBerenberg Bank Reiterates Victrex (LSE:VCT) Hold RecommendationMay 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVCT.L - Victrex plcMay 24, 2023 | msn.comJefferies Reiterates Victrex (LSE:VCT) Hold RecommendationMarch 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVictrex (LON:VCT) Could Be Struggling To Allocate CapitalFebruary 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Victrex plc (LON:VCT) Could Be Worth WatchingFebruary 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWe Think Shareholders May Want To Consider A Review Of Victrex plc's (LON:VCT) CEO Compensation PackageJanuary 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comA Victrex plc (LON:VCT) insider increased their holdings by 17% last yearJanuary 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comA Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Victrex plc (LON:VCT)December 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe past five years for Victrex (LON:VCT) investors has not been profitableDecember 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comVictrex Full Year 2022 Earnings: Revenues Beat Expectations, EPS LagsDecember 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEdited Transcript of VCTX.L earnings conference call or presentation 6-Dec-22 9:00am GMTSee More Headlines Receive VCT Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Victrex and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/11/2020Ex-Dividend for 6/28 Dividend5/30/2024Today5/31/2024Dividend Payable6/28/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorBasic Materials Industry Specialty Chemicals Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:VCT CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.victrexplc.com Phone+44-1253-897700FaxN/AEmployees1,109Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 1,746.67 High Stock Price TargetGBX 1,880 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 1,680 Potential Upside/Downside+35.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.35 Trailing P/E Ratio3,680.00 Forward P/E Ratio15.67 P/E Growth1.92Net Income£30.70 million Net Margins10.81% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity6.36% Return on Assets6.59% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio16.99 Current Ratio5.30 Quick Ratio1.99 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£284.10 million Price / Sales3.95 Cash FlowGBX 37.65 per share Price / Cash Flow34.21 Book ValueGBX 528 per share Price / Book2.44Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares87,030,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£1.12 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.76 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! If not, it's time to take a look at how energy stocks can play a part in your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Jakob O. Sigurdsson BA (Age 60)MBA, CEO & Executive Director Comp: $798.2kMr. Ian Clifford Melling F.C.A. (Age 46)CFO & Executive Director Comp: $438.04kMr. Jeff VersterreChief Operating OfficerMr. Andrew HansonDirector of Investor Relations & Corporate CommunicationsMs. Jane BrisleyGeneral Counsel & Company SecretaryMs. Jilly AthertonGroup Human Resource DirectorDr. John Devine Bsc Ph.D.Managing Director for MedicalMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsJohnson MattheyLON:JMATElementisLON:ELMSynthomerLON:SYNTEssentraLON:ESNTScapa GroupLON:SCPAView All CompetitorsInsidersJakob SigurdssonBought 3,000 shares on 5/14/2024Total: £3.94 M ($1,312.00/share)Jakob SigurdssonBought 4,000 shares on 3/6/2024Total: £5.18 M ($1,294.00/share)Dame Vivienne CoxBought 1,086 shares on 2/12/2024Total: £1.48 M ($1,366.00/share)Jakob SigurdssonBought 3,000 shares on 12/5/2023Total: £4.24 M ($1,413.00/share)Martin CourtBought 10 shares on 9/18/2023Total: £14,390.00 ($1,439.00/share)View All Insider Transactions VCT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Victrex stock right now? 3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Victrex in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VCT shares. View VCT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Victrex's stock price target for 2024? 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Victrex's stock. Their VCT share price targets range from GBX 1,680 to GBX 1,880. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 1,746.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 35.6% 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 2024? Victrex's stock was trading at GBX 1,522 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VCT shares have decreased by 15.4% and is now trading at GBX 1,288. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Victrex's earnings last quarter? Victrex plc (LON:VCT) issued its earnings results on Monday, May, 11th. The company reported $47.60 EPS for the quarter. Victrex had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.36% and a net margin of 10.81%. How often does Victrex pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Victrex? Victrex announced a dividend on Monday, May 13th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 30th will be given a dividend of GBX 13.42 per share on Friday, June 28th. This represents a yield of 1.05%. 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 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 4.60%. VCT has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 17,142.86%. 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). 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.Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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