Vertu Motors plc is an automotive retailer in the United Kingdom. The principal activity of the Company is the sale of new cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles and used vehicles, together with related aftersales services. The Company is engaged in the provision of management services to all subsidiary statutory entities. The Company operates a chain of franchised motor dealerships offering sale, servicing, parts and bodyshop facilities for new and used car and commercial vehicles. The Company also operates various franchise dealerships, such as Volvo, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar, and operates Honda dealerships in the United Kingdom. The Company operates approximately 120 franchised and over three non-franchised operations across England and Scotland. The Company's subsidiaries include Bristol Street First Investments Limited, Bristol Street Fourth Investments Limited, Vertu Motors (VMC) Limited and Grantham Motor Company Limited.
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
- Sector: Cyclical Consumer Goods & Services
- Industry: Auto Vehicles, Parts & Service Retailers
- Sub-Industry: N/A
- Symbol: LON:VTU
- CUSIP: N/A
- Web: www.vertumotors.com/
Capitalization:- Market Cap: £183.8 million
- Outstanding Shares: 395,278,000
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: GBX 44.05
- 200 Day Moving Avg: GBX 46.26
- 52 Week Range: GBX 38.25 - GBX 52.31
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: 7.75
- P/E Growth: 0.00
Sales & Book Value:- Annual Revenue: £2.82 billion
- Price / Sales: 0.07
- Book Value: GBX 0.62 per share
- Price / Book: 0.75
Profitability:- EBIDTA: £40.66 million
- Net Margins: 0.66%
- Return on Equity: 7.43%
- Return on Assets: 2.03%
Misc:- Average Volume: 1.43 million shs.
Frequently Asked Questions for Vertu Motors Plc (LON:VTU)
What is Vertu Motors Plc's stock symbol?
Vertu Motors Plc trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "VTU."
How often does Vertu Motors Plc pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Vertu Motors Plc?
Vertu Motors Plc declared a dividend on Wednesday, May 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 29th will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.90 per share on Monday, July 31st. This represents a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 29th. This is a positive change from Vertu Motors Plc's previous dividend of $0.50. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. View Vertu Motors Plc's Dividend History.
When will Vertu Motors Plc make its next earnings announcement?
Where is Vertu Motors Plc's stock going? Where will Vertu Motors Plc's stock price be in 2017?
2 brokerages have issued 1 year target prices for Vertu Motors Plc's shares. Their predictions range from GBX 75 to GBX 90. On average, they expect Vertu Motors Plc's share price to reach GBX 82.50 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Vertu Motors Plc.
Who are some of Vertu Motors Plc's key competitors?
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Who are Vertu Motors Plc's key executives?
Vertu Motors Plc's management team includes the folowing people:
- Robert T. Forrester, Chief Executive, Executive Director
- Michael Sherwin, Finance Director, Executive Director
- Karen Anderson, Company Secretary
- Peter Jones, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board
- Kenneth Lever, Non-Executive Director
- Pauline Ann Best, Non-Executive Independent Director
- Nigel C. Stead, Non-Executive Independent Director
- William M. Teasdale, Senior Non-Executive Independent Director
How do I buy Vertu Motors Plc stock?
Shares of Vertu Motors Plc 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.
What is Vertu Motors Plc's stock price today?
One share of Vertu Motors Plc stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 46.50.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Vertu Motors Plc (LON VTU)MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Vertu Motors Plc and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe the stock will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Consensus Ratings for Vertu Motors Plc (LON:VTU) (How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus ratings using the most recent rating from each brokerage that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Since brokers often use different ratings systems, each rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings. Each stock's consensus rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months.
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| Ratings Breakdown: | 2 Buy Ratings |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy (Score: 3.00) |
| Consensus Price Target: | GBX 82.50 |
Analysts' Ratings History for Vertu Motors Plc (LON:VTU)
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| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target | Details |
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| 9/1/2017 | Liberum Capital | Reiterated Rating | Buy | GBX 90 |  |
| 7/26/2017 | Canaccord Genuity | Lower Price Target | Buy | GBX 81 -> GBX 75 | |
| 6/15/2016 | Panmure Gordon | Reiterated Rating | Hold | | |
(Data available from 9/20/2015 forward)
Earnings History for Vertu Motors Plc (LON:VTU)
No earnings announcements for this company have been tracked by MarketBeat.com
Earnings Estimates for Vertu Motors Plc (LON:VTU)Current Year EPS Consensus Estimate: $6.15 EPS
Dividend History by Quarter for Vertu Motors Plc (LON VTU)| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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| 5/10/2017 | | GBX 0.90 | 1.9% | 6/29/2017 | 6/29/2017 | 7/31/2017 |
| 10/12/2016 | | €0.50 | 1.1% | 12/22/2016 | 12/22/2016 | 1/20/2017 |
| 5/11/2016 | | €0.85 | 1.47% | 6/23/2016 | 6/23/2016 | 7/26/2016 |
| 10/14/2015 | | €0.45 | 0.66% | 12/24/2015 | 12/24/2015 | 1/22/2016 |
| 5/13/2015 | | €0.70 | 1.17% | 6/25/2015 | 6/25/2015 | 7/28/2015 |
| 10/15/2014 | | €0.35 | 0.6% | 12/29/2014 | 12/29/2014 | 1/23/2015 |
| 5/7/2014 | | €0.50 | 0.81% | 6/25/2014 | 6/25/2014 | 7/29/2014 |
| 10/16/2013 | | €0.30 | 0.51% | 12/23/2013 | 12/23/2013 | 1/24/2014 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Vertu Motors Plc (LON:VTU)Insider Trades by Quarter for Vertu Motors Plc (LON:VTU)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
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| 8/7/2017 | Ian Harrison | Insider | Buy | 4,260 | GBX 42 | £1,789.20 | |
| 8/2/2017 | Chris Taylor | Insider | Buy | 11,444 | GBX 43 | £4,920.92 | |
| 9/5/2016 | Rich,Mike | Insider | Sell | 25,235 | GBX 50 | £12,617.50 | |
| 8/4/2016 | Sherwin,Michael | Insider | Buy | 3,832 | GBX 47 | £1,801.04 | |
| 6/30/2016 | Sherwin,Michael | Insider | Buy | 11 | GBX 42 | GBX 462 | |
| 6/27/2016 | Forrester,Robert | Insider | Buy | 11,215 | GBX 45 | £5,046.75 | |
| 6/14/2016 | Forrester,Robert | Insider | Buy | 54,700 | GBX 53 | £28,991 | |
| 5/11/2016 | Lever,Ken | Insider | Buy | 40,800 | GBX 61 | £24,888 | |
| 8/10/2015 | Sherwin,Michael | Insider | Buy | 2,769 | GBX 65 | £1,799.85 | |
| 5/13/2015 | Peter Jones | Insider | Buy | 125,000 | GBX 58.80 | £73,500 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Headline Trends for Vertu Motors Plc (LON:VTU)
Latest Headlines for Vertu Motors Plc (LON:VTU)
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 | Vertu Motors Plc (VTU) Receives Buy Rating from Liberum Capital
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 4 at 11:52 PM |
| Ian Harrison Purchases 4,260 Shares of Vertu Motors Plc (LON:VTU) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 8 at 4:28 AM |
| Insider Buying: Vertu Motors Plc (VTU) Insider Acquires 11,444 Shares of Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 3 at 7:16 AM |
 | Vertu Motors Plc :VTU-GB: Earnings Analysis: For the six months ended February 28, 2017 : May 17, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - May 17 at 10:18 PM |
| Vertu Motors Plc's (VTU) Buy Rating Reaffirmed at Canaccord Genuity
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 14 at 5:14 PM |
| Vertu Motors Plc (VTU) Announces Dividend of GBX 0.90
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 10 at 5:08 PM |
| Vertu Motors Plc (VTU) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 7 at 5:52 AM |
| Vertu Motors Plc breached its 50 day moving average in a Bearish Manner : VTU-GB : April 28, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - April 28 at 10:28 AM |
| Vertu Motors Plc – Value Analysis (LONDON:VTU) : April 17, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - April 17 at 7:21 PM |
| Vertu Motors Plc breached its 50 day moving average in a Bearish Manner : VTU-GB : April 13, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - April 13 at 10:35 AM |
| Vertu Motors Plc : VTU-GB: Dividend Analysis : December 23rd, 2016 (record date) : By the numbers : April 5, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - April 7 at 1:25 PM |
| Liberum Capital Trims Vertu Motors Plc (VTU) Target Price to GBX 90
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 2 at 1:36 PM |
 | 3 retailers that could deliver 30% gains in 2017
uk.finance.yahoo.com - January 4 at 4:25 PM |
| Half Year 2017 Vertu Motors PLC Earnings Release - Before Market Open
biz.yahoo.com - October 12 at 12:58 PM |
| Are these stocks REALLY dividend dynamos after today’s news?
uk.finance.yahoo.com - October 12 at 12:58 PM |
 | Vertu Motors H1 Trading Strong, Sees FY Results To Meet Market View; Stock Up
www.rttnews.com - September 1 at 8:01 PM |
| Vertu Motors sees opportunity in Volkswagen diesel scandal
uk.finance.yahoo.com - October 14 at 7:37 AM |
 | 3 Smashing Small-Caps? Sirius Minerals PLC, Rockhopper Exploration Plc And Vertu Motors Plc
www.fool.co.uk - October 8 at 6:10 AM |
| UK car dealership Vertu backs VW with £12.8m acquisition
uk.finance.yahoo.com - October 1 at 4:59 AM |
Vertu Motors Plc (VTU) Chart for Wednesday, September, 20, 2017
