NYSE:GSK

GSK (GSK) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$34.24

+0.13 (+0.38%)

(As of 05/26/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $34.19
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$34.53
50-Day Range: $34.11
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$38.32
52-Week Range: $28.47
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$44.75

Volume: 2.21 million shs
Average Volume: 2.59 million shs
Market Capitalization: $70.11 billion

P/E Ratio: 4.14
Dividend Yield: 3.97%
Price Target: N/A

GSK MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
0.18% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.32
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 5.79%
From $3.63 to $3.84 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.41 out of 5 stars

Medical Sector

196th out of 1,018 stocks

Pharmaceutical Preparations Industry

79th out of 498 stocks

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for GSK.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.18% of the float of GSK has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
GSK has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in GSK has recently decreased by 5.82%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

3.3

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
GSK is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.99%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
GSK does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of GSK is 16.43%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, GSK will have a dividend payout ratio of 35.42% next year. This indicates that GSK will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for GSK.

2.4

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
GSK has a news sentiment score of 0.32. 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 0.73 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for GSK this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
77 people have searched for GSK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 12% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
15 people have added GSK to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 15% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.0

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, GSK insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 10.00% of the stock of GSK is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 13.15% of the stock of GSK is held by institutions.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for GSK are expected to grow by 5.79% in the coming year, from $3.63 to $3.84 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of GSK is 4.14, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 128.27.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of GSK is 4.14, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Medical sector average P/E ratio of about 90.35.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
GSK has a PEG Ratio of 1.71. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
GSK has a P/B Ratio of 5.10. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About GSK (NYSE:GSK) Stock

GSK plc, formerly known as GlaxoSmithKline plc, is a British multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Brentford, London. It operates in three main business areas: pharmaceuticals, vaccines and consumer healthcare products. The company has a global presence, operating in over 150 countries and employing over 94,000 people worldwide.

GSK has a long history of innovation and has been responsible for developing some of the world's most important medicines, including treatments for asthma, HIV/AIDS and cancer. The company is also committed to global health initiatives, focusing on improving access to essential medicines in developing countries.

Emma Walmsley has been the CEO of GSK since 2017, becoming the first female CEO of a major pharmaceutical company. She has been instrumental in transforming the company's operations and has led a significant restructuring effort to simplify the business and focus on key growth areas. The management team includes several other key executives, including Dr. Hal Barron, former President of Research and Development, now a Non-Executive Director and Luke Miels, Chief Commercial Officer.

GSK's financial performance has been mixed in recent years. The company's revenue has been relatively flat over the past few years, and rising R&D costs and the impact of COVID-19 on sales have impacted profitability. In Q2 - Q4 of 2022, the company's stock price dropped nearly 40% concerning long-term shareholders. This stock has underperformed the broader market and many of its peers in the pharmaceutical industry. However, this also points to the fact that the stock is undervalued relative to its peers providing good value for would-be investors.

GSK has also undergone significant changes in ownership in recent years. In 2019, the company merged its consumer healthcare business with Pfizer's consumer healthcare business to create a new joint venture. GSK owns a majority stake in the joint venture, which is expected to generate significant cost savings and synergies.

The pharmaceutical industry is highly competitive, with a few major players dominating the market. GSK's primary competitors include Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson and Roche. The industry is also heavily regulated, with stringent drug safety and efficacy requirements.

One of the key trends in the industry is the shift toward personalized medicine, which involves developing treatments tailored to individual patients based on their genetic makeup. GSK has invested heavily in this area, focusing on oncology and rare diseases.

Despite the pharmaceutical industry's challenges, GSK has several growth opportunities in its core business areas. The company has a strong pipeline of new drugs and vaccines in development, including several potential blockbusters. GSK is also expanding its presence in emerging markets, where demand for healthcare products is growing rapidly.

In addition, the company has been exploring opportunities in digital health and artificial intelligence, which could transform how medicines are developed and delivered. GSK is also committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact and improve access to healthcare in low-income countries.

The pharmaceutical industry is subject to a range of risks and challenges, including regulatory hurdles, patent expirations and intense competition. GSK is not immune to these risks and faces some specific challenges.

The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the biggest challenges facing GSK. Another risk is the potential for increased regulatory scrutiny. The pharmaceutical industry is pressured to demonstrate that its products are safe and effective. GSK has faced significant fines and penalties for regulatory violations.

GSK faces competition from established players in the industry and new entrants, particularly in digital health. As a result, the company will need to continue to invest in innovation and R&D to maintain its competitive position and drive growth in the future.

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GSK Stock News Headlines

May 25, 2023 | wsj.com

Gucci-Owner Kering, Drugmaker GSK and Others Are Developing Global Targets on Nature Loss

May 25, 2023 | wsj.com

Gucci-Owner Kering, Drugmaker GSK and Others Are Developing a Global Standard on Nature Loss

May 27, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)

[BREAKING] New "Living Missile" to Replace Nuclear Missiles

CBS News Reports: "It's an entirely new type of weapon." The New York Times Reports: "No existing defense can stop it." And one small company is building them for the Pentagon!

May 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Market Digest: MKL, GSK, NFG

May 20, 2023 | thetimes.co.uk

Share tip: A spoonful of GSK will help your profit go up

May 17, 2023 | msn.com

GSK India reports Rs 133 crore net profit

May 16, 2023 | forbes.com

Grabbing GSK For Buy Write Two Days Before It Trades Ex-Dividend

May 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

BELLUS Health Inc. Calls Special Shareholders’ Meeting in Connection with GSK Acquisition

May 27, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)

[BREAKING] New "Living Missile" to Replace Nuclear Missiles

CBS News Reports: "It's an entirely new type of weapon." The New York Times Reports: "No existing defense can stop it." And one small company is building them for the Pentagon!

May 16, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

What To Expect From GSK In 2023

May 15, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.com

GSK: So, just how big is the RSV opportunity? Up to $9bn, says one broker

May 15, 2023 | msn.com

If I’d invested £5k in GSK shares one year ago here’s what I’d have today

May 12, 2023 | thetimes.co.uk

GSK hails court ruling on claim of Zantac cancer link

May 12, 2023 | msn.com

GSK says Canadian court dismisses potential Zantac class suit

May 12, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Brokerages Set GSK plc (NYSE:GSK) Price Target at $1,533.00

May 12, 2023 | msn.com

BRIEF-GSK Announces Intention To Sell Shares In Haleon

May 12, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

GSK To Sell Up To 2.5% Of Haleon's Shares

May 11, 2023 | bloomberg.com

GSK to Sell $1 Billion Haleon Stake After Consumer Unit Spinoff

May 11, 2023 | news.yahoo.com

GSK to sell 240 million shares in spin-off firm Haleon

May 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Why the human genome could be healthcare’s holy grail

April 27, 2023 | investorplace.com

GSK Stock: A Value Trap or a Hidden Gem?

April 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

GSK (NYSE:GSK) Upgraded at StockNews.com

April 18, 2023 | msn.com

GSK to buy Canada's Bellus Health for $2 billion

April 15, 2023 | msn.com

GSK's antibiotic drug to treat uncomplicated UTIs meets main goals

April 14, 2023 | msn.com

This Favorable Sign Appears On GSK's Chart

April 14, 2023 | msn.com

Dianne Feinstein is still out with shingles. Did she get GSK’s vaccine?

April 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Best Dividend Stocks: U.K. Pharma Giant GSK Boasts Attractive 5.2% Yield

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GSK Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/02/2021
Ex-Dividend for 4/13 Dividend: 2/23/2023
Dividend Payable: 4/13/2023
Ex-Dividend for 7/13 Dividend: 5/18/2023
Today: 5/27/2023
Dividend Payable: 7/13/2023
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 7/26/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Medical
Current Symbol: NYSE:GSK
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1131399
Web: www.gsk.com
Phone: 442080475000
Fax: 44-20-8047-7807
Employees: 69,400
Year Founded: 2000

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $8.28
Trailing P/E Ratio: 4.14
Forward P/E Ratio: 9.43
P/E Growth: 1.71
Net Income: $18.50 billion
Net Margins: 47.85%
Pretax Margin: 16.53%
Return on Equity: 43.27%
Return on Assets: 8.55%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.47
Current Ratio: 0.95
Quick Ratio: 0.69

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $36.28 billion
Price / Sales: 1.93
Cash Flow: $4.48 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 7.65
Book Value: $6.71 per share
Price / Book: 5.10

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 2,047,470,000
Free Float: 1,842,727,000
Market Cap: $70.11 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.67

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Key Executives

Emma N. Walmsley
Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director

Julie Brown
Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director

Tony Wood
Chief Scientific Officer

Shobie Ramakrishnan
Chief Digital & Technology Officer

Amy Altshul
SVP-Legal, Research & Development

Key Competitors

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Institutional Ownership

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GSK Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell GSK stock right now?: 11 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for GSK in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 4 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" GSK shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in GSK, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How have GSK shares performed in 2023?: GSK's stock was trading at $35.14 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, GSK shares have decreased by 2.6% and is now trading at $34.24.
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Are investors shorting GSK?: GSK saw a drop in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,720,000 shares, a drop of 5.8% from the April 30th total of 3,950,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,880,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.3 days. Currently, 0.2% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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When is GSK's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 26th 2023.
View our GSK earnings forecast.
How were GSK's earnings last quarter?: GSK plc (NYSE:GSK) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 2nd. The pharmaceutical company reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.64 by $0.02. The pharmaceutical company earned $8.74 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.71 billion. GSK had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 43.27% and a net margin of 47.85%. GSK's quarterly revenue was down 1.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.39 earnings per share.
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How often does GSK pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for GSK?: GSK announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 26th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 19th will be paid a dividend of $0.3475 per share on Thursday, July 13th. This represents a $1.39 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.06%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 18th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.34.
Read our dividend analysis for GSK.
What ETFs hold GSK's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of GSK (NYSE:GSK) stock in their portfolio include VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF (PPH), Subversive Mental Health ETF (SANE), Sound Equity Income ETF (SDEI), Pacer BioThreat Strategy ETF (VIRS), Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF (MEDX), Altrius Global Dividend ETF (DIVD), Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 100 ETF (ICOW) and ALPS Hillman Active Value ETF (HVAL).
Is GSK a good dividend stock?: GSK (NYSE:GSK) pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.99%. GSK has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 16.43%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, GSK will have a dividend payout ratio of 35.42% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for GSK.

What guidance has GSK issued on next quarter's earnings?: GSK issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, April, 27th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $1.90-$1.96 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.68. The company issued revenue guidance of $37.75 billion-$38.47 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $35.72 billion.
What other stocks do shareholders of GSK own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other GSK investors own include AT&T (T), Pfizer (PFE), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Verizon Communications (VZ), Cisco Systems (CSCO), AbbVie (ABBV), Intel (INTC), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Walt Disney (DIS) and NVIDIA (NVDA).
What is GSK's stock symbol?: GSK trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GSK."
Who are GSK's major shareholders?: GSK's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Dodge & Cox (3.40%), FMR LLC (0.76%), JTC Employer Solutions Trustee Ltd (0.68%), Fisher Asset Management LLC (0.65%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (0.60%) and Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership (0.53%).
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How do I buy shares of GSK?: Shares of GSK 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.
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What is GSK's stock price today?: One share of GSK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $34.24.
How much money does GSK make?: GSK (NYSE:GSK) has a market capitalization of $70.11 billion and generates $36.28 billion in revenue each year. The pharmaceutical company earns $18.50 billion in net income (profit) each year or $8.28 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does GSK have?: The company employs 69,400 workers across the globe.
How can I contact GSK?: GSK's mailing address is 980 GREAT WEST ROAD, BRENTFORD X0, TW8 9GS. The official website for the company is www.gsk.com. The pharmaceutical company can be reached via phone at 442080475000, via email at gsk.investor-relations@gsk.com, or via fax at 44-20-8047-7807.

This page (NYSE:GSK) was last updated on 5/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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