LON:KITW Kitwave Group (KITW) Share Price, News & Analysis GBX 322 -6.00 (-1.83%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 322▼ 337.5050-Day Range 295.50▼ 35052-Week Range 236.40▼ 409.50Volume17,243 shsAverage Volume196,456 shsMarket Capitalization£225.75 millionP/E Ratio1,341.67Dividend Yield3.42%Price TargetGBX 455 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Kitwave Group alerts: Email Address Kitwave Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside41.3% UpsideGBX 455 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.49Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details 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.2.41 out of 5 stars 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingKitwave Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageKitwave Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Kitwave Group's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for KITW. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipKitwave Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.62%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthKitwave Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Kitwave Group is 4,583.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about Kitwave Group's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for KITW. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentKitwave Group has a news sentiment score of 0.49. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.35 average news sentiment score of Consumer Defensive companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Kitwave Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Kitwave Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders19.17% of the stock of Kitwave Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions63.05% of the stock of Kitwave Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Kitwave Group's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Kitwave Group is 1,341.67, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.80.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Kitwave Group is 1,341.67, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 223.08.Price to Book Value per Share RatioKitwave Group has a P/B Ratio of 2.66. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the Markets⭕ [URGENT] Buy Alert just triggeredMy absolute favorite stock just hit a critical "buy now" trigger price.Click here for the ticker >>> About Kitwave Group Stock (LON:KITW)Kitwave Group plc engages in the wholesale business in the United Kingdom. It operates in three divisions: Ambient, Frozen & Chilled, and Foodservice. The Ambient division supplies confectionery, soft drinks, crisps and snacks, and tobacco. This division serves independent convenience stores, vending operators, national retailers, and other UK wholesalers. The Frozen & Chilled division offers ice creams, pizzas, chips, and ready meals, as well as a range of chilled products. It serves independent convenience stores, leisure outlets, and UK wholesalers. The Foodservice division provides frozen, chilled, and ambient food, as well as alcohol and soft drinks to independent traditional foodservice outlets, including bars, restaurants, and leisure outlets, as well as customers in the care home and education sectors. Kitwave Group plc was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in North Shields, the United Kingdom.Read More KITW Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart KITW Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 6 at 6:03 AM | americanbankingnews.comKitwave Group (LON:KITW) Shares Up 5.9%September 5 at 11:41 PM | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Are Bullish on Top Consumer Goods Stocks: Associated British Foods (GB:ABF), Kitwave Group PLC (GB:KITW)September 7, 2024 | Sasco Gold LLC (Ad)Say Goodbye to the US DollarThe warning signs are everywhere… According to experts, the United States Dollar is "as good as doomed." I believe the American people deserve to control the fate of their own life savings which is why I had my team put together our latest guide to protect your hard-earned wealth before it's too late... September 5 at 1:39 AM | americanbankingnews.comKitwave Group (LON:KITW) Receives "Buy" Rating from Canaccord Genuity GroupSeptember 3, 2024 | uk.news.yahoo.comJohnson Service Group reports double-digit growth and acquires rival for £20mSeptember 3, 2024 | msn.comWholesaler Kitwave optimistic after strong summer salesAugust 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs Now The Time To Put Kitwave Group (LON:KITW) On Your Watchlist?July 19, 2024 | sg.finance.yahoo.comKitwave Group plc (8R9.F)September 7, 2024 | Sasco Gold LLC (Ad)Say Goodbye to the US DollarThe warning signs are everywhere… According to experts, the United States Dollar is "as good as doomed." I believe the American people deserve to control the fate of their own life savings which is why I had my team put together our latest guide to protect your hard-earned wealth before it's too late... May 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe Returns On Capital At Kitwave Group (LON:KITW) Don't Inspire ConfidenceMay 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs Kitwave Group plc (LON:KITW) Trading At A 50% Discount?May 2, 2024 | lse.co.ukLONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 shines but "mixed feelings" after FedMay 2, 2024 | msn.comWholesaler Kitwave reports dip in profits as wet weather hits pub and restaurant customersMay 2, 2024 | lse.co.ukKitwave trades in line with annual expectations despite revenue fallApril 26, 2024 | ft.comDirectors’ Deals: Dots director dashes for cashApril 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs Kitwave Group plc's (LON:KITW) Recent Stock Performance Tethered To Its Strong Fundamentals?April 8, 2024 | msn.comQuestor: This convenience store supplier is about to deliver the goodsMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comSupermarket chain Morrisons points to fastest rise in sales for three yearsSee More Headlines Receive KITW Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Kitwave Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 8/2 Dividend7/11/2024Dividend Payable8/02/2024Today9/07/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorConsumer Defensive Industry Food Distribution Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:KITW CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.kitwave.co.uk Phone44 19 1259 2277FaxN/AEmployees600Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 455 High Stock Price TargetGBX 455 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 455 Potential Upside/Downside+41.3%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.24 Trailing P/E Ratio1,341.67 Forward P/E Ratio9.53 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income£17.68 million Net Margins2.83% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity22.24% Return on Assets7.23% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio103.83 Current Ratio1.02 Quick Ratio0.65 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£624.23 million Price / Sales0.36 Cash FlowGBX 14.54 per share Price / Cash Flow22.15 Book ValueGBX 121 per share Price / Book2.66Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares70,110,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£225.75 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.79 A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for September 2024. Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Benjamin John Maxted A.C.A. (Age 41)CEO & Director Comp: $314.28kMr. David L. Brind F.C.A. (Age 52)CFO & Director Comp: $319.42kMr. Jay MacKayManaging Director of On-Trade Division - FoodserviceGarreth WilsonManaging Director of FoodserviceSean TrowManaging Director of Frozen & ChilledLinda WilsonManaging Director of AmbientSud PatelManaging Director of AmbientNathan GloverManaging Director of AmbientAlan AitchisonManaging Director of AmbientJames RussellManaging Director - FoodserviceMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsB.S.D CrownLON:BSDBunzlLON:BNZLBakkavor GroupLON:BAKKHilton Food GroupLON:HFGGreencore GroupLON:GNCView All Competitors KITW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have KITW shares performed this year? Kitwave Group's stock was trading at GBX 255 at the beginning of the year. Since then, KITW stock has increased by 26.3% and is now trading at GBX 322. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How do I buy shares of Kitwave Group? Shares of KITW 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. This page (LON:KITW) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. 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