Should I buy or sell Victrex stock right now?

4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Victrex in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VCT shares. View VCT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Victrex's stock price target for 2024?

4 analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Victrex's shares. Their VCT share price targets range from GBX 1,590 to GBX 1,880. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,707.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 34.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for VCT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have VCT shares performed in 2024?

Victrex's stock was trading at GBX 1,522 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VCT stock has decreased by 16.6% and is now trading at GBX 1,270. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were Victrex's earnings last quarter?

Victrex plc (LON:VCT) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May, 11th. The company reported $47.60 EPS for the quarter. Victrex had a net margin of 20.10% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.30%.

How often does Victrex pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Victrex?

Victrex declared a dividend on Thursday, December 5th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, January 25th will be paid a dividend of GBX 46.14 per share on Friday, February 23rd. This represents a yield of 3.18%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 25th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 13.42. The official announcement can be viewed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for VCT .

Is Victrex a good dividend stock?

Victrex (LON:VCT) pays an annual dividend of GBX 60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.68%. VCT has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 8,450.70%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for VCT .

What other stocks do shareholders of Victrex own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Victrex investors own include Anglo American (AAL) , Centamin (CEY) , Renishaw (RSW) , Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) (HSTG) , Rotork (ROR) , Playtech (PTEC) , Spirent Communications (SPT) , Ashtead Group (AHT) , Rio Tinto Group (RIO) and Quilter (QLT) .

How do I buy shares of Victrex?

Shares of VCT 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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Today's Range: 1,238
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1,270
50-Day Range: 1,230
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1,376
52-Week Range: 1,152
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1,716

Volume: 85,629 shs
Average Volume: 111,750 shs
Market Capitalization: £1.11 billion

P/E Ratio: 1,788.73
Dividend Yield: 4.72%
Price Target: GBX 1,707.50

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Victrex MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 34.4% Upside
GBX 1,707.50 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£6.66 M Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

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.

1.82 out of 5 stars

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Victrex has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Victrex has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for VCT.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Victrex is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.68%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Victrex does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Victrex is 8,450.70%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

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

1.1

News and Social Media Coverage

Search Interest
1 people have searched for VCT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
2 people have added Victrex to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Victrex insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £66,594.76 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.62% of the stock of Victrex is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
97.97% of the stock of Victrex is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Victrex is 1,788.73, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 137.28.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Victrex is 1,788.73, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 130.26.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Victrex has a PEG Ratio of 2.14. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Victrex has a P/B Ratio of 2.21. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Victrex Stock (LON:VCT)

Victrex plc, through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of polymer solutions worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Sustainable Solutions and Medical. It develops PEEK and PAEK based polymer solutions, and semi-finished and finished parts. The company also provides specialist solutions for medical device manufacturers; sells thermoplastic polymers; sustainable solutions for energy and industrial, VAR, automotive, aerospace, and electronics markets; and engages in trading activities. It serves automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics, and medical markets. Victrex plc was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Thornton-Cleveleys, the United Kingdom.

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 5/11/2020
Ex-Dividend for 2/23 Dividend: 1/25/2024
Dividend Payable: 2/23/2024
Today: 4/18/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Specialty Chemicals
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:VCT
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.victrexplc.com
Phone: +44-1253-897700
Fax: N/A
Employees: 1,109
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 1,707.50
High Stock Price Target: GBX 1,880
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 1,590
Potential Upside/Downside: +34.7%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.71
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,785.92
Forward P/E Ratio: 15.20
P/E Growth: 2.14
Net Income: £61.70 million
Net Margins: 20.10%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 12.30%
Return on Assets: 8.70%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 10.02
Current Ratio: 4.78
Quick Ratio: 1.99

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £307 million
Price / Sales: 3.59
Cash Flow: GBX 37.06 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 34.21
Book Value: GBX 574 per share
Price / Book: 2.21

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 87,020,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £1.10 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.77

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Key Executives

Mr. Jakob O. Sigurdsson BA (Age 60)
MBA, CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $798.2k
Mr. Ian Clifford Melling F.C.A. (Age 46)
CFO & Executive Director
Comp: $438.04k
Mr. Jeff Versterre
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Andrew Hanson
Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Ms. Jane Brisley
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Ms. Jilly Atherton
Group Human Resource Director
Dr. John Devine Bsc Ph.D.
Managing Director for Medical

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VCT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Victrex stock right now?: 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Victrex in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VCT shares.
View VCT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Victrex's stock price target for 2024?: 4 analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Victrex's shares. Their VCT share price targets range from GBX 1,590 to GBX 1,880. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,707.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 34.4% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for VCT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have VCT shares performed in 2024?: Victrex's stock was trading at GBX 1,522 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VCT stock has decreased by 16.6% and is now trading at GBX 1,270.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were Victrex's earnings last quarter?: Victrex plc (LON:VCT) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May, 11th. The company reported $47.60 EPS for the quarter. Victrex had a net margin of 20.10% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.30%.

How often does Victrex pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Victrex?: Victrex declared a dividend on Thursday, December 5th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, January 25th will be paid a dividend of GBX 46.14 per share on Friday, February 23rd. This represents a yield of 3.18%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 25th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 13.42. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for VCT.
Is Victrex a good dividend stock?: Victrex (LON:VCT) pays an annual dividend of GBX 60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.68%. VCT has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 8,450.70%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for VCT.
What other stocks do shareholders of Victrex own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Victrex investors own include Anglo American (AAL), Centamin (CEY), Renishaw (RSW), Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) (HSTG), Rotork (ROR), Playtech (PTEC), Spirent Communications (SPT), Ashtead Group (AHT), Rio Tinto Group (RIO) and Quilter (QLT).
How do I buy shares of Victrex?: Shares of VCT 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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Victrex (VCT) Share Price, News & Analysis

Victrex MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Victrex Stock (LON:VCT)

VCT Stock Price History

VCT Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

VCT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™