LON:VMUK Virgin Money UK (VMUK) Share Forecast, Price & News GBX 150.75 +2.65 (+1.79%) (As of 03:14 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 148.60▼ 151.8550-Day Range 138.15▼ 158.8552-Week Range 117.25▼ 200Volume400,129 shsAverage Volume1.99 million shsMarket Capitalization£2.07 billionP/E Ratio443.38Dividend Yield7.30%Price TargetGBX 209 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlines Virgin Money UK MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.43 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside38.5% UpsideGBX 209 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.29Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£3.04 M Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.32 out of 5 stars 3.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVirgin Money UK has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.43, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 209, Virgin Money UK has a forecasted upside of 38.5% from its current price of GBX 150.90.Amount of Analyst CoverageVirgin Money UK has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for VMUK. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipVirgin Money UK is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.92%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthVirgin Money UK does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Virgin Money UK is 3,235.29%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for VMUK. Previous Next 3.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVirgin Money UK has a news sentiment score of 1.29. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.59 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Virgin Money UK this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Virgin Money UK to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Virgin Money UK insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £30,400 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders18.47% of the stock of Virgin Money UK is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 34.48% of the stock of Virgin Money UK is held by institutions. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Virgin Money UK is 443.82, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 126.09.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Virgin Money UK is 443.82, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 155.95.Price to Earnings Growth RatioDue to a projected decrease in earnings for Virgin Money UK, their PEG ratio cannot be calculated.Price to Book Value per Share RatioVirgin Money UK has a P/B Ratio of 0.37. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Virgin Money UK (LON:VMUK) StockVirgin Money UK PLC provides banking products and services for consumers, and small and medium sized businesses under the Clydesdale Bank, Yorkshire Bank, and Virgin Money brands in the United Kingdom. The company offers savings and current accounts, mortgages, credit cards, and home loans; business loans, overdraft facilities, treasury solutions, and corporate and structured finance; asset and invoice finance services; risk management; international trade services; and home, car, and life and critical illness insurance products. It also offers online and mobile banking, and telephone banking services. The company was formerly known as CYBG PLC and changed its name to Virgin Money UK PLC in October 2019. Virgin Money UK PLC was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.Read More Receive VMUK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Virgin Money UK and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address VMUK Stock News HeadlinesJune 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comVirgin Money UK PLC (LON:VMUK) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by BrokeragesMay 30, 2023 | msn.comUK mortgage costs set to jump amid further interest rate hikesJune 1, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)AI Getting Close to Thinking Like HumansTechnology experts working with neuroscientists have created the world's first Artificial Intelligence Network Operating System. AI can now process information like the human brain and understand the world the way humans do.May 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Buying: Virgin Money UK PLC (LON:VMUK) Insider Acquires 20,000 Shares of StockMay 11, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comVirgin Money UK (LON:VMUK) PT Raised to GBX 220 at Royal Bank of CanadaMay 7, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comVirgin Money UK PLC (LON:VMUK) Given Average Recommendation of "Hold" by BrokeragesMay 6, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comVirgin Money UK PLC (VMUK) to Issue Dividend of GBX 3.30 on June 21stMay 4, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.comFTSE 100 lower, Shell jumps as profit tops forecast but Virgin Money tumblesJune 1, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Graphite Shortage Could Derail the $7 Trillion EV TransitionGraphite (not lithium) is expected to see the largest increase in demand of all battery metals over the next decade. But projections warn of an 8 million ton shortfall of graphite by 2040. That's why 97 more graphite mines are needed just to keep up with battery production for the $7 trillion transition to electric vehicles.May 4, 2023 | msn.comVirgin Money shares slide on lower half-year profitMay 4, 2023 | msn.comVirgin Money's half-year profit falls as provisions riseMay 4, 2023 | marketwatch.comVirgin Money UK Raises FY 2023 Net Interest Margin GuidanceMay 3, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.comShell, Next and Virgin Money earnings on Thursday plus AGMsApril 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comVirgin Money UK (LON:VMUK) PT Lowered to GBX 200 at BarclaysApril 22, 2023 | msn.comBarclays Reiterates Virgin Money UK (VMUK) Equal Weight RecommendationApril 13, 2023 | msn.comRBC Capital Markets Reiterates Virgin Money UK (VMUK) Sector Perform RecommendationApril 12, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comVirgin Money UK (LON:VMUK) Rating Reiterated by Royal Bank of CanadaApril 12, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comVirgin Money UK PLC (LON:VMUK) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from AnalystsMarch 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInstitutional owners may take dramatic actions as Virgin Money UK PLC's (LON:VMUK) recent 3.9% drop adds to one-year lossesMarch 17, 2023 | reuters.comAnalysis: UK businesses mull moving cash after SVB chaosFebruary 1, 2023 | msn.comVirgin Money expects to benefit from reduced costs in second halfFebruary 1, 2023 | msn.comVirgin Money expects to benefit from reduced costs in second halfJanuary 25, 2023 | ca.finance.yahoo.comShareholders in Virgin Money UK (LON:VMUK) are in the red if they invested five years agoJanuary 25, 2023 | ca.finance.yahoo.comShareholders in Virgin Money UK (LON:VMUK) are in the red if they invested five years agoJanuary 19, 2023 | msn.comVirgin Atlantic fined £870,000 for 'inadvertent' flights over Iraq airspaceJanuary 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWith EPS Growth And More, Virgin Money UK (LON:VMUK) Makes An Interesting CaseDecember 13, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comA Virgin Money UK PLC (LON:VMUK) insider increased their holdings by 26% last yearSee More Headlines VMUK Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart VMUK Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend2/09/2023Dividend Payable3/15/2023Ex-Dividend for 6/21 Dividend5/18/2023Today6/01/2023Dividend Payable6/21/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Banks - Regional Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinance Current SymbolLON:VMUK CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.virginmoneyukplc.com Phone44 14 1248 7070FaxN/AEmployees8,613Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 209 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 230 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 195 Forecasted Upside/Downside+41.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.43 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.34 Trailing P/E Ratio435.59 Forward P/E Ratio4.64 P/E Growth-0.56Net Income£421 million Net Margins26.13% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity8.56% Return on Assets0.53% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current RatioN/A Quick RatioN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£1.61 billion Price / Sales1.26 Cash FlowGBX 122.52 per share Price / Cash Flow1.21 Book ValueGBX 412 per share Price / Book0.36Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,370,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£2.03 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.97 Key ExecutivesMr. David Joseph Duffy B.B.S. (Age 61)MA, CEO & Exec. Director Comp: $1.38MMr. Clifford James Abrahams (Age 55)CFO & Exec. Director Comp: $694.68kMr. Richard SmithHead of Investor RelationsMr. James Richard Peirson (Age 44)Gen. Counsel & Purpose Officer Ms. Syreeta BrownGroup Chief People & Communications OfficerMr. Fergus J. Murphy AMCT (Age 58)BSc (Mgt), DABS, FIBI, MA, Chief Customer Experience Officer Mr. Hugh ChaterChief Commercial OfficerMr. Fraser IngramChief Digital & Innovation OfficerMr. Matthew MageeHead of Media Relations - UKMs. Susan PootGroup Chief Risk OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsOSB GroupLON:OSBThe City of London Investment TrustLON:CTYWorldwide Healthcare TrustLON:WWHOld MutualLON:OMUDirect Line Insurance GroupLON:DLGView All CompetitorsInsidersSara WellerBought 20,000 shares on 5/26/2023Total: £3.04 M ($152.00/share)David DuffySold 6,285 sharesTotal: £1.13 M ($179.00/share)Clifford AbrahamsBought 30,000 shares on 8/5/2022Total: £4.62 M ($154.00/share)David DuffySold 6,572 sharesTotal: £834,644.00 ($127.00/share)View All Insider Transactions VMUK Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Virgin Money UK stock right now? 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Virgin Money UK in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" VMUK shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in VMUK, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View VMUK analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Virgin Money UK's stock price forecast for 2023? 7 analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Virgin Money UK's stock. Their VMUK share price forecasts range from GBX 195 to GBX 230. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 209 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 41.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for VMUK or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have VMUK shares performed in 2023? Virgin Money UK's stock was trading at GBX 182.10 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, VMUK shares have decreased by 18.7% and is now trading at GBX 148.10. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How often does Virgin Money UK pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Virgin Money UK? Virgin Money UK announced a dividend on Thursday, May 4th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 18th will be given a dividend of GBX 3.30 per share on Wednesday, June 21st. This represents a dividend yield of 2.15%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 18th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for VMUK. Is Virgin Money UK a good dividend stock? Virgin Money UK (LON:VMUK) pays an annual dividend of GBX 11 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.92%. VMUK has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 3,235.29%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for VMUK. What other stocks do shareholders of Virgin Money UK own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Virgin Money UK investors own include Barclays (BARC), easyJet (EZJ), Melrose Industries (MRO), Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS), Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (RR), Wizz Air (WIZZ), AIB Group (AIBG), Aston Martin Lagonda Global (AML), Amarin (AMRN) and Aviva (AV). What is Virgin Money UK's stock symbol? Virgin Money UK trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "VMUK." How do I buy shares of Virgin Money UK? Shares of VMUK 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. What is Virgin Money UK's stock price today? One share of VMUK stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 148.10. How much money does Virgin Money UK make? Virgin Money UK (LON:VMUK) has a market capitalization of £2.03 billion and generates £1.61 billion in revenue each year. The company earns £421 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.34 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Virgin Money UK have? The company employs 8,613 workers across the globe. How can I contact Virgin Money UK? The official website for the company is www.virginmoneyukplc.com. The company can be reached via phone at 44 14 1248 7070. 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