LON:WJG Watkin Jones (WJG) Share Price, News & Analysis GBX 26.30 -1.50 (-5.40%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 26.30▼ 28.8250-Day Range 26.30▼ 55.6052-Week Range 26.30▼ 60.40Volume1.43 million shsAverage Volume952,109 shsMarket Capitalization£67.50 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield22.81%Price TargetGBX 50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Watkin Jones alerts: Email Address Watkin Jones MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside90.1% UpsideGBX 50 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment-0.32Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£5.02 M Bought Last QuarterProj. 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.1.93 out of 5 stars 3.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWatkin Jones has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageWatkin Jones has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Watkin Jones' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for WJG. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipWatkin Jones is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 11.20%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthWatkin Jones does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Read more about Watkin Jones' dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for WJG. Previous Next 1.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWatkin Jones has a news sentiment score of -0.32. 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 0.34 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Watkin Jones this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Watkin Jones to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Watkin Jones insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £50,240 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 9.40% of the stock of Watkin Jones is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions55.90% of the stock of Watkin Jones is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Watkin Jones' insider trading history. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Watkin Jones is -219.17, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Watkin Jones is -219.17, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWatkin Jones has a P/B Ratio of 0.52. 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 Ad Weiss Ratings“Fed Proof” Your Bank Account with THESE 4 Simple StepsStarting as soon as a few months from now, the United States government will make a sweeping change to bank accounts nationwide. It will give them unprecedented powers to control your bank account.Learn these 4 simple steps and protect your savings before it’s too late. About Watkin Jones Stock (LON:WJG)Watkin Jones Plc engages in the development and the management of properties for residential occupation in the United Kingdom. The company operates through four segments: Student Accommodation, Build to Rent, Affordable Homes, and Accommodation Management. It is involved in the development of purpose-built student accommodation, build to rent accommodation, and residential housing property; and management of student accommodation and build to rent/private rental sector property. The company was formerly known as Watkin Jones Limited and changed its name to Watkin Jones Plc in March 2016. Watkin Jones Plc was founded in 1791 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.Read More WJG Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WJG Stock News HeadlinesAugust 24, 2024 | insidertrades.comAlan Giddins Purchases 157,000 Shares of Watkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG) StockSeptember 4 at 6:56 AM | americanbankingnews.comWatkin Jones (LON:WJG) Hits New 52-Week Low at $28.00September 7, 2024 | Deal Maker (Ad)The solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase, according to the NY Post. With a sky-high 150% turnover rate, the fast food industry is already grappling with labor issues before taking into account these wage hikes. The industry will need a projected 1 million new workers every year through 2032.August 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWatkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG) Insider Acquires £50,240 in StockAugust 22, 2024 | lse.co.ukWatkin Jones Share ChatAugust 22, 2024 | msn.comThe Watkin Jones share price fell 32% yesterday! Should I buy the penny stock?August 22, 2024 | fxstreet.comAll eyes on US Payrolls revisionAugust 22, 2024 | msn.comWatkin Jones: Property developer lowers profit guidance warning of ‘slow’ outlookSeptember 7, 2024 | Deal Maker (Ad)The solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase, according to the NY Post. With a sky-high 150% turnover rate, the fast food industry is already grappling with labor issues before taking into account these wage hikes. The industry will need a projected 1 million new workers every year through 2032.August 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs Watkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG) Potentially Undervalued?August 3, 2024 | lse.co.ukWatkin Jones Regulatory NewsJuly 31, 2024 | msn.comWatkin Jones to deliver new student housing scheme in StratfordJuly 20, 2024 | msn.comQuez Watkins Tagged As Questionable For Week 12May 28, 2024 | msn.comFormer Eagles WR Quez Watkins sees path to being Steelers' No. 2 pass-catcher based on this offseason moveMay 22, 2024 | msn.comWatkin Jones returns to profit after successful business restructureMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWatkin Jones (LON:WJG) shareholders have endured a 79% loss from investing in the stock three years agoApril 28, 2024 | msn.com4-star WR Winston Watkins Jr. locks in Ohio State official visitApril 17, 2024 | msn.comRoundup: Windnagel’s hit gives Watkins Memorial 10-inning victory against GranvilleSee More Headlines Receive WJG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Watkin Jones and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorConsumer Cyclical Industry Residential Construction Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:WJG CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.watkinjonesplc.com Phone+44-1248-362516FaxN/AEmployees727Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 50 High Stock Price TargetGBX 50 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 50 Potential Upside/Downside+90.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX (0.12) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio9.06 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income£-30,370,000.00 Net Margins-6.99% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity-20.44% Return on Assets-5.63% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio51.35 Current Ratio2.44 Quick Ratio1.55 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£434.48 million Price / Sales0.16 Cash FlowGBX 5.02 per share Price / Cash Flow5.24 Book ValueGBX 51 per share Price / Book0.52Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares256,650,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£67.50 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.43 The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2024Looking to generate income with your stock portfolio? Use these ten stocks to generate a safe and reliable source of investment income.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Alex Pease (Age 45)CEO & Executive Director Comp: $457.24kMs. Sarah Sergeant (Age 51)CFO & Director Comp: $423.6kMs. Kerry Anne WatsonGroup Company SecretaryKey CompetitorsTelford HomesLON:TEFSpringfield PropertiesLON:SPRGlenveagh PropertiesLON:GLVBarratt DevelopmentsLON:BDEVTaylor WimpeyLON:TWView All CompetitorsInsidersAlan GiddinsBought 157,000 shares on 8/22/2024Total: £5.02 M ($32.00/share)Sarah SergeantSold 44,153 sharesTotal: £1.90 M ($43.00/share)Sarah SergeantBought 20,000 shares on 10/11/2023Total: £660,000.00 ($33.00/share)View All Insider Transactions WJG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have WJG shares performed this year? Watkin Jones' stock was trading at GBX 58.30 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, WJG stock has decreased by 54.9% and is now trading at GBX 26.30. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How do I buy shares of Watkin Jones? Shares of WJG 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Watkin Jones own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Watkin Jones investors own include Micron Technology (MU), Burford Capital (BUR), McColl's Retail Group (MCLS), Twilio (TWLO), Zscaler (ZS), Broadcom (AVGO) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP). This page (LON:WJG) 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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