OTCMKTS:SPPJY Sappi (SPPJY) Stock Forecast, Price & News $2.12 -0.18 (-7.84%) (As of 10/3/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$2.12▼$2.1250-Day Range$2.01▼$2.4552-Week Range$2.01▼$3.50Volume822 shsAverage Volume1,305 shsMarket Capitalization$1.20 billionP/E Ratio3.65Dividend Yield5.67%Price TargetN/A ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesShort InterestProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesShort Interest Sappi MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.00% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-28.95%From $0.38 to $0.27 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.2.23 out of 5 stars N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Sappi. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.00% of the outstanding shares of Sappi have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSappi has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Sappi has recently decreased by 9.09%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipSappi is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.42%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthSappi does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Sappi is 20.69%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Sappi will have a dividend payout ratio of 44.44% next year. This indicates that Sappi will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for SPPJY. Previous Next 1.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSappi has a news sentiment score of 0.33. 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 1 news article for Sappi this week, compared to 1 article on an average week. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Sappi insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.70% of the stock of Sappi is held by insiders. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Sappi are expected to decrease by -28.95% in the coming year, from $0.38 to $0.27 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Sappi is 3.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 113.48.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Sappi is 3.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 92.45.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSappi has a P/B Ratio of 0.51. 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 Sappi (OTCMKTS:SPPJY) StockSappi Limited provides materials made from woodfiber-based renewable resources in Europe, North America, and South Africa. The company offers dissolving pulp; graphic papers; packaging and specialty papers, including flexible packaging papers, label papers, functional paper packaging products, containerboards, paperboards, silicone base papers, dye sublimation papers, and inkjet papers; and casting and release papers. It also provides casting and release papers, biomaterials, and bio-energy, as well as forestry and pulp related products. Sappi Limited was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.Read More SPPJY Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SPPJY Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comSappi (OTCMKTS:SPPJY) Upgraded at JPMorgan Chase & Co.September 26, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deSappi North America: Meet Proto Blister, Sappi's New Paperboard ProductOctober 4, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)BREAKING: Tiny biotech successfully treats blindnessThere's a tiny biotech in Cambridge that's using a breakthrough technology to treat blindness. This company has already shown success in human trials... And Our research shows that anyone who gets in today could see a 46,751% return.September 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comSappi (OTCMKTS:SPPJY) Stock Price Crosses Above Fifty Day Moving Average of $2.18September 12, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deSappi North America: Sappi Achieves Significant Milestone in Journey To Reduce EmissionsAugust 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSappi Adds Transparency and Partnerships to GHG/Scope 3 TrackingAugust 16, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deSappi North America: Sappi's 2023 'Employee Ideas that Matter' Winners Drive Impact Across Local CommunitiesAugust 8, 2023 | stockhouse.comSappi North America's CEO and President Highlights Sappi's Milestones in Employee Safety, Financial Performance and SustainabilityOctober 4, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)BREAKING: Tiny biotech successfully treats blindnessThere's a tiny biotech in Cambridge that's using a breakthrough technology to treat blindness. This company has already shown success in human trials... And Our research shows that anyone who gets in today could see a 46,751% return.August 2, 2023 | msn.comSappi Ltd - ADR (SPPJY) Price Target Increased by 9.91% to 3.37August 1, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deSappi North America: Sappi Works With Landowners To Manage Sustainable ForestsJuly 23, 2023 | msn.comSappi workers get new labor contract with pay raises and pension improvementsJune 20, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deSappi North America: Sappi Elevates the Customer ExperienceJune 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSappi’s Arrio Offers a Superior and Sustainable Laminate SurfaceMay 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSappi Ambassadors Educate, Engage and Drive Sustainability InitiativesMay 25, 2023 | duluthnewstribune.comSappi paper mill celebrates 125 years, credits longevity to adapting, evolving to marketMay 24, 2023 | msn.comKarkloof Classic sustained by long-term support from SappiMay 17, 2023 | marketwatch.comSappi North America Releases 2022 Sustainability Report, Achieves Top Sustainability Rating for Third Consecutive YearMay 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSappi North America Releases The Standard 7: A Premium Guide on the Power of Packaging PerceptionsMay 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSappi Casting and Release Announces New Textures Ahead of interzum 2023April 27, 2023 | msn.comPaper industry giant Sappi coughs up R8m for sulphur gas crimesApril 21, 2023 | marketwatch.comSappi Opens 2023 'Ideas that Matter' Call for EntriesApril 21, 2023 | benzinga.comSappi's platinum sustainability status is once again verified by EcoVadisApril 20, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deSappi North America: Sappi Opens 2023 'Ideas that Matter' Call for EntriesApril 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSappi North America Hires New Director of SustainabilityApril 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSappi Opens 2023 ‘Ideas that Matter' Call for EntriesMarch 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMarjorie Boles, Group Chief Information Officer for Sappi Limited, Features in ABB’s Unstoppable Film Series and Represents Women in STEMSee More Headlines Receive SPPJY Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Sappi and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address SPPJY Company Calendar Last Earnings8/03/2023Today10/04/2023Fiscal Year End9/30/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeOTCMKTS Industry Converted paper & paperboard products, except containers & box Sub-IndustryN/A SectorBasic Materials Current SymbolOTCMKTS:SPPJY CUSIPN/A CIK1072483 Webwww.sappi.com Phone(711) 407-8111Fax27-11-339-1881Employees12,495Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.58 Trailing P/E Ratio3.65 Forward P/E Ratio5.57 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$536 million Net Margins5.12% Pretax Margin7.02% Return on Equity19.72% Return on Assets8.10% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.53 Current Ratio1.80 Quick Ratio1.17 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$7.30 billion Price / Sales0.16 Cash Flow$1.76 per share Price / Cash Flow1.20 Book Value$4.17 per share Price / Book0.51Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares568,100,000Free Float564,123,000Market Cap$1.20 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.16 Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink or The Boring Company? Click the link below to learn when Elon Musk will let these companies finally IPO.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Stephen Robert Binnie B Acc (Age 56)B.Com, B.Com., C.A., CA(SA), M.B.A., MBA, CEO & Exec. Director Comp: $1.32MMr. Glen Thomas Pearce B.Com. (Age 60)BCom Hons, C.A., CA (SA), CFO & Exec. Director Comp: $774.36kMr. Gary Roy Bowles BSc (Age 63)EDP, PMD, Group Head Technology Comp: $578.7kMr. Maarten van Hoven (Age 50)Group Head of Strategy & Legal Comp: $393.54kMr. Fergus Conan Salvador Marupen (Age 59)Group Head of HR Comp: $410.41kMr. Mohamed Iqbal Mansoor (Age 55)Exec. VP of Sappi Pulp Comp: $867.53kMr. Alexander van Coller Thiel BSc Mech Eng (Age 62)MBA, Chief Exec. Officer of Sappi Southern Africa Comp: $676.74kMr. Michael George Haws (Age 59)Chief Exec. Officer of Sappi North America Comp: $1.02MMr. Marco Eikelenboom (Age 55)Chief Exec. Officer of Sappi Europe Comp: $1.22MMs. Marjorie Boles (Age 52)Group Chief Information Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsRanpakNYSE:PACKHuabao InternationalOTCMKTS:HUIHYEquinox GoldNYSEAMERICAN:EQXDenison MinesNYSEAMERICAN:DNNAcacia MiningOTCMKTS:ABGLFView All Competitors SPPJY Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Sappi stock right now? 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Sappi in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" SPPJY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SPPJY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View SPPJY analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. How have SPPJY shares performed in 2023? Sappi's stock was trading at $2.60 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, SPPJY shares have decreased by 18.7% and is now trading at $2.1150. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Sappi? Sappi saw a decrease in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 3,300 shares, a decrease of 38.9% from the August 15th total of 5,400 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 2,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.4 days. View Sappi's Short Interest. How were Sappi's earnings last quarter? Sappi Limited (OTCMKTS:SPPJY) released its earnings results on Thursday, August, 3rd. The basic materials company reported $0.05 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The basic materials company had revenue of $1.33 billion for the quarter. Sappi had a net margin of 5.12% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.72%. How often does Sappi pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Sappi? Sappi declared a dividend on Saturday, December 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.1265 per share on Thursday, January 26th. This represents a dividend yield of 4.87%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 12th. Read our dividend analysis for SPPJY. Is Sappi a good dividend stock? Sappi (OTCMKTS:SPPJY) pays an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.42%. SPPJY has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 20.69%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, SPPJY will have a dividend payout ratio of 44.44% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for SPPJY. What is Sappi's stock symbol? Sappi trades on the OTCMKTS under the ticker symbol "SPPJY." How do I buy shares of Sappi? Shares of SPPJY 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 Sappi's stock price today? One share of SPPJY stock can currently be purchased for approximately $2.12. How much money does Sappi make? Sappi (OTCMKTS:SPPJY) has a market capitalization of $1.20 billion and generates $7.30 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $536 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.58 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Sappi have? The company employs 12,495 workers across the globe. How can I contact Sappi? Sappi's mailing address is 108 Oxford Road, Johannesburg T3, 2196. The official website for the company is www.sappi.com. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at (711) 407-8111, via email at investor.relations@sappi.com, or via fax at 27-11-339-1881. This page (OTCMKTS:SPPJY) was last updated on 10/4/2023 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. Adding Sappi Limited Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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. 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