Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) has received an average “Moderate Buy” rating from six research firms, with an average 1-year price target of GBX 1,474.17, despite some recent downward adjustments to individual price objectives by analysts. The company reported GBX 36.80 earnings per share for its last quarter, and analysts anticipate 98.28 EPS for the current year. Additionally, an insider sold 7,132 shares of the company's stock for £80,805.56 in late September.
Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) maintains an average "Moderate Buy" rating from six research firms, with a consensus 1-year price target of GBX 1,474.17. Despite this overall positive sentiment, several recent analyst reports have featured downward revisions to individual price objectives, including Jefferies and Citigroup, suggesting some caution on valuation. This indicates a mixed signal where the overall rating remains positive, but specific price expectations are being tempered. The company reported GBX 36.80 earnings per share for its last quarter, alongside a 7.51% return on equity and an 8.84% net margin. Analysts anticipate a robust full-year EPS of 98.28, reflecting strong expected profitability for the current period. This forward-looking earnings projection underpins the moderately positive sentiment despite recent price target adjustments. An insider, Andrew Duxbury, sold 7,132 shares for £80,805.56 at GBX 1,133 per share on September 29th. While this represents a small fraction of the 2.63% insider ownership, such transactions warrant attention from investors. As a UK house builder, Persimmon's performance is inherently tied to the housing market and broader economic conditions.
AI-powered research, real-time alerts, and portfolio analytics for institutional investors.
Request a DemoOverall Sentiment
moderately positive
Sentiment Score
0.40
Ticker Sentiment
