Morgan Sindall Group plc (LON:MGNS) saw its stock price rise significantly during trading on Tuesday after an insider acquired additional shares in the company. The stock crossed above its 200-day moving average, which stands at GBX 4,152.75 ($55.53), reaching a high of GBX 4,785 ($63.98). As of the last transaction, shares were priced at GBX 4,692.62 ($62.74), with a trading volume of 74,257 shares.
Analysts React to Recent Developments
In light of these movements, several equities research analysts have updated their ratings on Morgan Sindall Group. Peel Hunt reaffirmed its “add” rating and set a target price of GBX 4,800 on July 29, 2024. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft also raised its price target from GBX 4,600 to GBX 5,000, maintaining a “buy” rating in the same report. Additionally, Berenberg Bank increased its target price from GBX 5,000 to GBX 5,250 and assigned a “buy” rating on October 2, 2024. According to MarketBeat.com, three analysts currently recommend a “buy” rating for the stock, which has an average rating of “buy” and a consensus target price of GBX 5,016.67.
The stock’s performance has been notable, with a 50-day moving average of GBX 4,443.34. Morgan Sindall Group boasts a market capitalization of £2.21 billion, alongside a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 15.10 and a P/E/G ratio of -68.20. The company maintains a quick ratio of 0.87 and a current ratio of 1.18, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 18.51.
Financial Performance and Future Outlook
On July 29, 2024, Morgan Sindall Group announced its quarterly earnings, reporting earnings per share (EPS) of GBX 153.10. The company has demonstrated a net margin of 2.82% and a return on equity of 21.60%. Analysts anticipate that Morgan Sindall Group will achieve earnings per share of approximately 238.96 for the current financial year.
Morgan Sindall Group plc operates in various sectors, including public, regulated, and private domains. With an annual revenue of £4.5 billion for the full year 2024, the Group employs over 8,000 individuals and is structured into six divisions, which include Partnership Housing, Mixed Use Partnerships, Fit Out, Construction, Infrastructure, and Property Services.
As the stock continues to garner attention from analysts and investors alike, Morgan Sindall Group’s recent performance may signal a positive trajectory for the company in the coming months.
