Top-Rated Dividend StocksTop-Rated DividendNYSE:BG Bunge (BG) Stock Forecast, Price & News $91.49 -0.79 (-0.86%) (As of 03:10 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$91.45▼$93.0850-Day Range$88.82▼$97.8052-Week Range$80.41▼$113.85Volume699,298 shsAverage Volume1.59 million shsMarket Capitalization$13.78 billionP/E Ratio8.98Dividend Yield2.73%Price Target$121.20 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Bunge MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.78 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside31.5% Upside$121.20 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.66% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.79Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.49Based on 13 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-8.30%From $11.56 to $10.60 Per ShareSee 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.2.47 out of 5 starsBasic Materials Sector58th out of 163 stocksFats & Oils Industry3rd out of 3 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBunge has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.78, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $121.20, Bunge has a forecasted upside of 31.5% from its current price of $92.15.Amount of Analyst CoverageBunge has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.66% of the outstanding shares of Bunge have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverBunge has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Bunge has recently decreased by 2.20%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldBunge pays a meaningful dividend of 2.71%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthBunge has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Bunge is 24.53%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Bunge will have a dividend payout ratio of 23.58% next year. This indicates that Bunge will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 1.9 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreBunge has received a -4.96% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Bunge Limited in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Sugarcane ethanol fuel", "Food warehousing services", "Food transport services", and "Industrial energy production with biomass" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Bunge is -3.79. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBunge has a news sentiment score of 0.49. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for Bunge this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 3 people have searched for BG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -79% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 8 people have added Bunge to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -20% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Bunge insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.00% of the stock of Bunge is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions82.62% of the stock of Bunge is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Bunge are expected to decrease by -8.30% in the coming year, from $11.56 to $10.60 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Bunge is 9.04, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 122.87.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Bunge is 9.04, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 85.08.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBunge has a P/B Ratio of 1.39. 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 About Bunge (NYSE:BG) StockBunge Ltd. operates as a holding company. engages in the supply and transportation of agricultural commodities. It operates through the following segments: Agribusiness, Refined and Specialty Oils, Milling, and Sugar and Bioenergy. The Agribusiness segment is involved in the purchase, storage, transportation, processing, and sale of agricultural commodities and commodity products. The Refined and Specialty Oils segment engages in the processing, production, and marketing of products derived from vegetable oils. The Milling segment consists of the processing, production, and marketing of products derived primarily from wheat and corn. The Sugar and Bioenergy segment includes the manufacture and marketing of sugar and ethanol derived from sugarcane, as well as energy derived from the sugar and ethanol production process. The company was founded by Johann Peter Gottlieb Bunge in 1818 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.Read More Receive BG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Bunge and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address BG Stock News HeadlinesJune 4, 2023 | fool.comBunge (NYSE: BG)June 3, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comBunge (NYSE:BG) PT Lowered to $121.00June 5, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)New "Mined in America" Lithium Opportunities?The average electric vehicle needs 138 pounds of lithium carbonate for its battery components. But China currently controls the entire lithium supply chain.June 2, 2023 | msn.comBunge’s bold football dream for AotearoaJune 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comA Viterra-Bunge Deal to Rescue Argentine Soy Giant Is Now at RiskMay 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBunge, Viterra merger would create global agriculture trading giantMay 31, 2023 | theglobeandmail.comCanadian pension funds back Viterra-Bunge merger proposalMay 30, 2023 | financialpost.comViterra-Bunge merger plan backed by CPPIB and B.C. pension giant: reportsJune 5, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)New "Mined in America" Lithium Opportunities?The average electric vehicle needs 138 pounds of lithium carbonate for its battery components. But China currently controls the entire lithium supply chain.May 30, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comViterra-Bunge Merger Plan Backed by Canadian Pension FundsMay 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comViterra-Bunge Merger Proposal Backed by Canadian Pension FundsMay 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUPDATE 1-Bunge launches fintech to support agribusiness funding in BrazilMay 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBunge-Viterra Merger Could Hurt Canadian Farmers, Wheat Group SaysMay 26, 2023 | reuters.comGrain trader Viterra in talks to merge with rival BungeMay 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBunge-Viterra Deal Would Create $25 Billion Rival to CargillMay 25, 2023 | theglobeandmail.comGlencore in talks to merge Canadian grain giant Viterra with U.S. rival Bunge: sourceMay 25, 2023 | seekingalpha.comBunge gains amid report on merger talks with Glencore's ViterraMay 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGrain trader Viterra in talks to merge with rival Bunge - sourceMay 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comBunge (NYSE:BG) Research Coverage Started at StockNews.comMay 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBunge's (NYSE:BG) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.6625May 17, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comBunge Limited (NYSE:BG) Receives Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesMay 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBunge, Nutrien Ag Solutions Announce Strategic Alliance to Enhance Support to U.S. Farmers in the Transition to Lower-Carbon Agriculture to Meet Growing Consumer Demand for Sustainable ProductsMay 16, 2023 | msn.comMondelez International names Samir Jain as India presidentMay 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comBunge Limited to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.63 (NYSE:BG)May 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDeclining Stock and Solid Fundamentals: Is The Market Wrong About Bunge Limited (NYSE:BG)?May 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUPDATE 1-Swedish c.bank's Bunge says inflation is still highMay 14, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comBunge Limited (NYSE:BG) Increases Dividend to $0.66 Per ShareSee More Headlines BG Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart BG Company Calendar Last Earnings5/03/2023Ex-Dividend for 6/2 Dividend5/18/2023Dividend Payable6/02/2023Today6/05/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)7/26/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Fats & oils Sub-IndustryAgricultural Products SectorBasic Materials Current SymbolNYSE:BG CUSIPG1696210 CIK1144519 Webwww.bunge.com Phone(314) 292-2000Fax914-684-3499Employees23,000Year Founded1818Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$121.20 High Stock Price Forecast$133.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$105.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+31.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.78 Research Coverage9 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$10.19 Trailing P/E Ratio9.06 Forward P/E Ratio7.98 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$1.61 billion Net Margins2.33% Pretax Margin3.16% Return on Equity20.13% Return on Assets7.60% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.40 Current Ratio1.83 Quick Ratio0.97 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$67.23 billion Price / Sales0.21 Cash Flow$16.96 per share Price / Cash Flow5.44 Book Value$66.46 per share Price / Book1.39Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares150,600,000Free Float149,090,000Market Cap$13.90 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.65 Social Links Key ExecutivesGregory A. HeckmanChief Executive Officer & DirectorJulio GarrosPresident-Agribusiness Development & OperationsJohn W. NepplChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentDebra KingChief Technology OfficerJordi CostaVP, MD-Global Crush, Freight & LogisticsKey CompetitorsWestlakeNYSE:WLKGold FieldsNYSE:GFIFMCNYSE:FMCSteel DynamicsNASDAQ:STLDSuzanoNYSE:SUZView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsPrelude Capital Management LLCBought 2,990 shares on 6/1/2023Ownership: 0.002%ProShare Advisors LLCBought 21,737 shares on 5/26/2023Ownership: 0.014%Alterna Wealth Management Inc.Sold 155 shares on 5/26/2023Ownership: 0.001%Toroso Investments LLCBought 5,903 shares on 5/23/2023Ownership: 0.039%Ameriprise Financial Inc.Sold 121,242 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.308%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions BG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Bunge stock right now? 9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bunge in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" BG shares. View BG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Bunge's stock price forecast for 2023? 9 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Bunge's shares. Their BG share price forecasts range from $105.00 to $133.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $121.20 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 32.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have BG shares performed in 2023? Bunge's stock was trading at $99.77 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, BG stock has decreased by 7.9% and is now trading at $91.85. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Bunge? Bunge saw a decrease in short interest in April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 4,100,000 shares, a decrease of 26.0% from the April 15th total of 5,540,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,900,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.2 days. View Bunge's Short Interest. When is Bunge's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 26th 2023. View our BG earnings forecast. How were Bunge's earnings last quarter? Bunge Limited (NYSE:BG) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 3rd. The basic materials company reported $3.26 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.39 by $0.13. The basic materials company earned $15.33 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.18 billion. Bunge had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.13% and a net margin of 2.33%. Bunge's revenue for the quarter was down 3.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $4.26 earnings per share. How often does Bunge pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Bunge? Bunge declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 11th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 18th will be paid a dividend of $0.6625 per share on Friday, September 1st. This represents a $2.65 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.89%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 17th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.63. Read our dividend analysis for BG. What ETFs hold Bunge's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Bunge (NYSE:BG) stock in their portfolio include Leatherback Long/Short Alternative Yield ETF (LBAY), VanEck Future of Food ETF (YUMY), First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund (FXG), Subversive Food Security ETF (KCAL), Invesco DWA Consumer Staples Momentum ETF (PSL), OneAscent Large Cap Core ETF (OALC), Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF (INFL) and VanEck Agribusiness ETF (MOO). Is Bunge a good dividend stock? Bunge (NYSE:BG) pays an annual dividend of $2.50 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.71%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 24.53%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, BG will have a dividend payout ratio of 23.58% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for BG. What guidance has Bunge issued on next quarter's earnings? Bunge issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Wednesday, May, 3rd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $11.00- for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.81. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What is Gregory A. Heckman's approval rating as Bunge's CEO? 21 employees have rated Bunge Chief Executive Officer Gregory A. Heckman on Glassdoor.com. Gregory A. Heckman has an approval rating of 69% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Bunge own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Bunge investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Boeing (BA), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Cisco Systems (CSCO), CVS Health (CVS), NVIDIA (NVDA), Walt Disney (DIS), Intel (INTC), Pfizer (PFE) and Chevron (CVX). What is Bunge's stock symbol? Bunge trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "BG." Who are Bunge's major shareholders? Bunge's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include State Street Corp (4.52%), FMR LLC (3.66%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.06%), FIL Ltd (1.95%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.70%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.53%). Insiders that own company stock include Bernardo Hees, Christos Dimopoulos, Deborah Borg, Grain Co Continental, Jerry Matthews Simmons Jr, Julio Garros, Paul J Fribourg, Raul Padilla and Vinita Bali. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Bunge? Shares of BG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Bunge's stock price today? One share of BG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $91.85. How much money does Bunge make? Bunge (NYSE:BG) has a market capitalization of $13.83 billion and generates $67.23 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $1.61 billion in net income (profit) each year or $10.19 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Bunge have? The company employs 23,000 workers across the globe. How can I contact Bunge? Bunge's mailing address is 1391 TIMBERLAKE MANOR PARKWAY, ST. LOUIS MO, 63017. The official website for the company is www.bunge.com. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at (314) 292-2000, via email at ruthann.wisener@bunge.com, or via fax at 914-684-3499. This page (NYSE:BG) was last updated on 6/5/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. 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