NYSE:WHG Westwood Holdings Group - WHG Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $12.50 -0.45 (-3.47%) (As of 01/30/2023 04:21 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$12.30▼$12.9550-Day Range$9.99▼$13.7152-Week Range$9.55▼$19.31Volume5,366 shsAverage Volume7,882 shsMarket Capitalization$105.13 millionP/E Ratio73.53Dividend Yield4.63%Price TargetN/A ProfileChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Westwood Holdings Group MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.16% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment-0.14Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. 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.1.85 out of 5 starsFinance Sector734th out of 891 stocksInvestment Advice Industry40th out of 47 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Westwood Holdings Group. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.16% of the float of Westwood Holdings Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWestwood Holdings Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Westwood Holdings Group has recently increased by 45.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipWestwood Holdings Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.63%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthWestwood Holdings Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Westwood Holdings Group is 352.94%. 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 WHG. Previous Next 1.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWestwood Holdings Group has a news sentiment score of -0.14. 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 0.66 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Westwood Holdings Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Westwood Holdings Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders11.90% of the stock of Westwood Holdings Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions58.86% of the stock of Westwood Holdings Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Westwood Holdings Group is 73.53, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 128.82.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Westwood Holdings Group is 73.53, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 181.40.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWestwood Holdings Group has a P/B Ratio of 0.88. 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 Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE:WHG) StockWestwood Holdings Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manages investment assets and provides services for its clients. The company operates in two segments, Advisory and Trust. The Advisory segment provides investment advisory services to corporate retirement plans, public retirement plans, endowments, foundations, individuals, and the Westwood Funds; and investment sub-advisory services to mutual funds, pooled investment vehicles, and its Trust segment. The Trust segment offers trust and custodial services; and participates in common trust funds that it sponsors to institutions and high net worth individuals. Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is based in Dallas, Texas.Read More Receive WHG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Westwood Holdings Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address WHG Stock News HeadlinesJanuary 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWestwood Holdings Group (NYSE:WHG) Now Covered by Analysts at StockNews.comJanuary 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDoes Westwood Holdings Group (WHG) Meet the Expectations?January 30, 2023 | Investing Trends (Ad)Profit From the Commercial Solar Boom?Solar energy had its best year ever in 2021, with a record 24 gigawatts of power installed. That's enough to power 18 million homes! Analysts expect the global solar farm market to reach $356 billion by 2028. The utility segment of the solar market is expected to grow at the highest annual growth rate in the industry, especially with the many tax incentives now offered. January 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAfter losing 27% in the past year, Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE:WHG) institutional owners must be relieved by the recent gainDecember 30, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comUK fashion designer Vivienne Westwood dies aged 81December 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comVivienne Westwood, influential fashion maverick, dies at 81November 26, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why We're Wary Of Buying Westwood Holdings Group's (NYSE:WHG) For Its Upcoming DividendNovember 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWestwood Holdings closes acquisition of Houston-based asset manager Salient PartnersJanuary 30, 2023 | Investing Trends (Ad)Profit From the Commercial Solar Boom?Solar energy had its best year ever in 2021, with a record 24 gigawatts of power installed. That's enough to power 18 million homes! Analysts expect the global solar farm market to reach $356 billion by 2028. The utility segment of the solar market is expected to grow at the highest annual growth rate in the industry, especially with the many tax incentives now offered. November 17, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWestwood Holdings Group (NYSE:WHG) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.15October 30, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWestwood Holdings Group (NYSE:WHG) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.15October 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comMultiple insiders bought Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE:WHG) stock earlier this year, a positive sign for shareholdersOctober 26, 2022 | seekingalpha.comWestwood Holdings Group, Inc. (WHG) Q3 2022 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptOctober 26, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWestwood Holdings Group, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2022 ResultsOctober 18, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comShould You Continue to Hold Westwood Holdings Group (WHG) Stock?October 13, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWestwood Holdings Group, Inc. to Host Third Quarter 2022 Conference Call/WebcastJuly 27, 2022 | seekingalpha.comWestwood Holdings Group, Inc. (WHG) CEO Brian Casey on Q2 2022 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptJuly 19, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWestwood Holdings Group, Inc. to Host Second Quarter 2022 Conference Call/WebcastJune 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comShareholders in Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE:WHG) are in the red if they invested five years agoMay 26, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWestwood Group acquiring Houston investment manager in deal worth up to $60MMay 26, 2022 | seekingalpha.comWestwood Holdings to buy Salient Partners' asset management businessMay 26, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWestwood to Acquire Salient Partners’ Asset Management BusinessMay 11, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHere's What Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:WHG) Shareholder Ownership Structure Looks LikeApril 28, 2022 | seekingalpha.comWestwood Holdings Group, Inc. 2022 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationApril 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWestwood Holdings Group, Inc. to Host First Quarter 2022 Conference Call/WebcastApril 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhitehorse Gold Announces Grant of Stock OptionsApril 5, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhitehorse Gold Entered into a Loan Agreement With a Right of First Refusal to Acquire a High Grade Gold Project in GuineaSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive WHG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Westwood Holdings Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address WHG Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 1/3 Dividend12/01/2022Dividend Payable1/03/2023Today1/30/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)2/08/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Investment advice Sub-IndustryAsset Management & Custody Banks SectorFinance Current SymbolNYSE:WHG CUSIP96176510 CIK1165002 Webwww.westwoodgroup.com Phone214-756-6900Fax214-756-6979EmployeesN/AYear FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.17 Trailing P/E Ratio73.53 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$9.76 million Net Margins1.94% Pretax Margin3.44% Return on Equity2.73% Return on Assets2.39% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio7.22 Quick Ratio7.22 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$73.05 million Price / Sales1.44 Cash Flow$1.63 per share Price / Cash Flow7.68 Book Value$14.20 per share Price / Book0.88Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares8,410,000Free Float7,412,000Market Cap$105.13 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.19 Key ExecutivesMr. Brian O'Connor Casey (Age 55)CFP, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director Ms. Susan Montgomery Byrne (Age 71)Founder & Vice Chairman Ms. Tiffany B. Kice (Age 50)CPA, Senior Vice President, CFO & Treasurer Mr. Mark Richard Freeman (Age 50)CFA, Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer, Senior Portfolio Manager Ms. Julie Kramer Gerron (Age 50)CFA, Senior Vice President, General Counsel Key CompetitorsArrowMark FinancialNASDAQ:BANXHennessy AdvisorsNASDAQ:HNNAHywinNASDAQ:HYWU.S. Global InvestorsNASDAQ:GROWMonroe CapitalNASDAQ:MRCCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsNorth Star Investment Management Corp.Bought 43,220 shares on 1/11/2023Ownership: 2.679%BlackRock Inc.Sold 7,727 shares on 11/15/2022Ownership: 2.107%Renaissance Technologies LLCSold 34,800 shares on 11/14/2022Ownership: 5.650%Gabelli Funds LLCBought 1,746 shares on 11/14/2022Ownership: 0.875%Gabelli Funds LLCBought 1,746 shares on 11/10/2022Ownership: 0.875%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions WHG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions How have WHG shares performed in 2023? Westwood Holdings Group's stock was trading at $11.1337 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, WHG stock has increased by 16.3% and is now trading at $12.95. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Westwood Holdings Group? Westwood Holdings Group saw a increase in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 10,900 shares, an increase of 45.3% from the December 31st total of 7,500 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 10,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.1 days. Currently, 0.2% of the shares of the company are sold short. View Westwood Holdings Group's Short Interest. When is Westwood Holdings Group's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 8th 2023. View our WHG earnings forecast. How often does Westwood Holdings Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Westwood Holdings Group? Westwood Holdings Group declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 26th. Investors of record on Friday, December 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share on Tuesday, January 3rd. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.63%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 1st. Read our dividend analysis for WHG. Is Westwood Holdings Group a good dividend stock? Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE:WHG) pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.63%. WHG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 352.94%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for WHG. What is Brian O. Casey's approval rating as Westwood Holdings Group's CEO? 15 employees have rated Westwood Holdings Group Chief Executive Officer Brian O. Casey on Glassdoor.com. Brian O. Casey has an approval rating of 32% among the company's employees. This puts Brian O. Casey in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Westwood Holdings Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Westwood Holdings Group investors own include Altria Group (MO), AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Energy Transfer (ET), International Business Machines (IBM), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Enbridge (ENB), Holly Energy Partners (HEP) and Occidental Petroleum (OXY). What is Westwood Holdings Group's stock symbol? Westwood Holdings Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WHG." Who are Westwood Holdings Group's major shareholders? Westwood Holdings Group's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include North Star Investment Management Corp. (2.68%). Insiders that own company stock include Brian O Casey, Fabian Gomez, Jcp Investment Management, Llc, Leah Bennett, Richard M Frank and Susan M Byrne. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Westwood Holdings Group? Shares of WHG 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 Westwood Holdings Group's stock price today? One share of WHG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $12.95. How much money does Westwood Holdings Group make? Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE:WHG) has a market capitalization of $108.91 million and generates $73.05 million in revenue each year. The asset manager earns $9.76 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.17 on an earnings per share basis. How can I contact Westwood Holdings Group? Westwood Holdings Group's mailing address is 200 CRESCENT COURT SUITE 1200, DALLAS TX, 75201. The official website for the company is www.westwoodgroup.com. The asset manager can be reached via phone at 214-756-6900, via email at ir@westwoodgroup.com, or via fax at 214-756-6979. This page (NYSE:WHG) was last updated on 1/30/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. View which stocks are hot on social media with MarketBeat's trending stocks report. 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