LON:WIL Wilmington (WIL) Share Price, News & Analysis → AI Cracks Open Largest Untapped Energy Reserve on Earth (From Banyan Hill Publishing) (Ad) Free WIL Stock Alerts GBX 352 +14.00 (+4.14%) (As of 03/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 344▼ 35450-Day Range 320▼ 38052-Week Range 250▼ 380Volume38,729 shsAverage Volume174,740 shsMarket Capitalization£315.29 millionP/E Ratio1,760.00Dividend Yield2.84%Price TargetGBX 418 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Wilmington alerts: Email Address Wilmington MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside18.8% UpsideGBX 418 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment-0.18Based on 45 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. 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.0.54 out of 5 stars 2.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWilmington has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 418, Wilmington has a forecasted upside of 18.8% from its current price of GBX 352.Amount of Analyst CoverageWilmington has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for WIL. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldWilmington pays a meaningful dividend of 2.94%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthWilmington does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Wilmington is 5,000.00%. 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 WIL. Previous Next 1.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWilmington has a news sentiment score of -0.18. 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 0.38 average news sentiment score of Consumer Defensive companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 45 news articles for Wilmington this week, compared to 42 articles on an average week. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Wilmington insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.15% of the stock of Wilmington is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions74.51% of the stock of Wilmington is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Wilmington is 1,760.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 133.01.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Wilmington is 1,760.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 277.76.Price to Earnings Growth RatioWilmington has a PEG Ratio of 1.44. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWilmington has a P/B Ratio of 3.74. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Crypto Swap ProfitsClaim Your Complimentary Bitcoin RewardMany have already secured their free Bitcoin reward offered by our esteemed guest. How about you? In an effort to spread the word about our upcoming workshop, he's generously offering $10 in Bitcoin (BTC) to participants. Absolutely no strings attached.Secure Your Spot Now About Wilmington Stock (LON:WIL)Wilmington plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides information, data, training, and education solutions to professional markets in the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, North America, and internationally. It operates in two divisions, Intelligence and Training & Education. The Intelligence division offers risk and compliance data to a range of industries, including insurance, pensions, legal, and healthcare. The Training & Education division provides compliance training and technical support comprising formal qualifications, continuing education, and mandatory training through instructor-led and self-guided formats for customers across various industries, such as financial services, accountancy, and healthcare. The company also offers news information services to the healthcare industry; international compliance and regulatory information for the insurance industry; Certified professional training; witness training and conference services; cloud-based insight, CRM, KAM, and consultancy services to the pharmaceutical industry; facilitation of ISO certification services for businesses; training courses in compliance and money laundering; and reference information for the healthcare industry. In addition, it offers training and support services for the accountancy profession; legacy information services; trust and shared services; professional association services; and conference and networking services for specialist events in the healthcare and finance industries. The company was formerly known as Wilmington Group plc and changed its name to Wilmington plc in February 2015. Wilmington plc was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.Read More WIL Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WIL Stock News HeadlinesMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comWilmington City Council listens to presentation on making strategy to battle homelessnessMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comMan charged in death of moped driver after collision in WilmingtonMarch 18, 2024 | Colonial Metals (Ad)Central Bank Gold Heist In ProgressWhen central banks buy gold… The rich buy right along with them. And central banks are buying at breakneck pace. Last year… 1,037 tons. Just 45 tons less than the record set two years ago.March 18, 2024 | msn.comWoman dies in wreck at Independence, Shipyard Boulevard in WilmingtonMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comOne man charged in death of a moped driver after collision in WilmingtonMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comCape Fear Foodie: Feast Wilmington Ready for DebutMarch 18, 2024 | msn.com27-year-old man charged with fatal shooting of Wilmington man in FebruaryMarch 18, 2024 | yahoo.comWhy Wilmington council wants to prevent foreclosures over unpaid water billsMarch 18, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)My next big prediction isn’t a predictionI believe this could change your life forever. I’m talking about transforming everything for you, financially. You see, a rare market anomaly has emerged that I believe is going to make some people very wealthy. Almost nobody in the mainstream media or Wall Street has connected the dots on what’s going on, but that ignorance won’t last for long. When they wake up to this situation, billions of dollars will flood in.March 18, 2024 | news.yahoo.comStolen Kia driver plows into Raleigh tobacco store on South Wilmington Street, police sayMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comWilmington police unveil new Partners in Care program to address mental health crisesMarch 18, 2024 | yahoo.comWilmington continues to 'grow up' due to land costs, demand and building trendsMarch 18, 2024 | yahoo.comUnsolved mysteries: The missing persons cases haunting the Wilmington areaMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comHistoric Wilmington Foundation hosts free tour ahead of Azalea FestivalMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comWilmington business says St. Patrick’s Day is busiest day of the yearMarch 17, 2024 | msn.comGeorge Washington was here. Learn about Wilmington's Brandywine Village past and presentMarch 17, 2024 | msn.comFrom the archives: (A little) outrage behind this Wilmington TV show's first gay characterMarch 17, 2024 | msn.comPeople come together for Wilmington Women’s RallyMarch 16, 2024 | msn.comWilmington-area restaurants are opening again for the busy season. Here's a look.March 16, 2024 | msn.comHundreds come out for St. Patrick’s Day Parade held in Downtown WilmingtonMarch 16, 2024 | news.yahoo.comNavassa police officer facing charges following alleged unlawful arrest of Wilmington womanMarch 16, 2024 | msn.comEmpty Bowls in Wilmington: From meal to tickets, here's what to knowMarch 16, 2024 | msn.comWilmington realtor weighs in on proposed changes to real estate industry following major settlementMarch 16, 2024 | msn.comMan arrested in Wilmington, accused of driving stolen vehicle and possessing 100 bindles of heroinMarch 15, 2024 | msn.comWilmington man sentenced to prison for gun chargesMarch 15, 2024 | msn.comCarolina Beach police officer facing charges following the death of Wilmington pedestrianMarch 15, 2024 | msn.comWilmington finishes first phase of biggest stormwater project in city’s historySee More Headlines Receive WIL Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Wilmington and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 4/10 Dividend2/29/2024Today3/18/2024Dividend Payable4/10/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorConsumer Defensive Industry Education & Training Services Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:WIL CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.wilmingtonplc.com Phone+44-20-74900049FaxN/AEmployees1,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 418 High Stock Price TargetGBX 418 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 418 Potential Upside/Downside+18.8%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.20 Trailing P/E Ratio1,760.00 Forward P/E Ratio16.35 P/E Growth1.44Net Income£18.38 million Net Margins15.23% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity23.75% Return on Assets9.77% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio7.07 Current Ratio1.22 Quick Ratio0.86 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£124.99 million Price / Sales2.52 Cash FlowGBX 26.88 per share Price / Cash Flow13.10 Book ValueGBX 94 per share Price / Book3.74Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares89,570,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£315.29 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.80 These 7 Stocks Will Be Magnificent in 2024With average gains of 150% since the start of 2023, now is the time to give these stocks a look and pump up your 2024 portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Mark Francis Milner (Age 57)CEO & Executive Director Comp: $891kMr. Guy Leighton Millward ACA (Age 59)CFO, Company Secretary & Executive Director Comp: $642kMr. Mark SolonDivisional Managing Director of Wilmington LegalMs. Tamara KahnCompliance Divisional DirectorKey CompetitorsWarpaint LondonLON:W7LCoca-Cola Europacific PartnersLON:CCEPAnglo-Eastern PlantationsLON:AEPNicholsLON:NICLKitwave GroupLON:KITWView All CompetitorsInsidersMark MilnerSold 147,242 sharesTotal: £47.41 M ($322.00/share)View All Insider Transactions WIL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Wilmington stock right now? 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Wilmington in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" WIL shares. View WIL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Wilmington's stock price target for 2024? 1 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Wilmington's shares. Their WIL share price targets range from GBX 418 to GBX 418. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 418 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 18.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for WIL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have WIL shares performed in 2024? Wilmington's stock was trading at GBX 332 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, WIL stock has increased by 6.0% and is now trading at GBX 352. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How often does Wilmington pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Wilmington? Wilmington declared a dividend on Monday, February 19th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 29th will be given a dividend of GBX 3 per share on Wednesday, April 10th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.87%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 29th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for WIL. Is Wilmington a good dividend stock? Wilmington (LON:WIL) pays an annual dividend of GBX 10 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.94%. The dividend payout ratio is 5,000.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for WIL. What other stocks do shareholders of Wilmington own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Wilmington investors own include Kingfisher (KGF), G-III Apparel Group (GIII), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), (CHUBA) (CHUBA), Celldex Therapeutics (CLDX), Donaldson (DCI), Dunkin' Brands Group (DNKN), Evergy (EVRG), freenet (FNTN) and 8072713 (GKN.L) (GKN). How do I buy shares of Wilmington? Shares of WIL 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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