Should I buy or sell Howden Joinery Group stock right now?

7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Howden Joinery Group in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HWDN shares. View HWDN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Howden Joinery Group's stock price target for 2024?

7 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Howden Joinery Group's shares. Their HWDN share price targets range from GBX 680 to GBX 930. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 830.83 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 2.7%. View analysts price targets for HWDN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have HWDN shares performed in 2024?

Howden Joinery Group's stock was trading at GBX 813.60 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, HWDN stock has increased by 4.9% and is now trading at GBX 853.50. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were Howden Joinery Group's earnings last quarter?

Howden Joinery Group Plc (LON:HWDN) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 23rd. The company reported ($1.80) EPS for the quarter. Howden Joinery Group had a net margin of 11.02% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 27.52%.

How often does Howden Joinery Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Howden Joinery Group?

Howden Joinery Group announced a dividend on Thursday, February 29th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 11th will be given a dividend of GBX 16.20 per share on Friday, May 24th. This represents a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 11th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 4.80. The official announcement can be seen at this link . Read our dividend analysis for HWDN .

Is Howden Joinery Group a good dividend stock?

Howden Joinery Group (LON:HWDN) pays an annual dividend of GBX 21 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.35%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,565.22%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for HWDN .

What other stocks do shareholders of Howden Joinery Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Howden Joinery Group investors own include TalkTalk Telecom Group (TALK) , The Berkeley Group (BKG) , Laura Ashley (ALY) , Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) , Pennon Group (PNN) , WellCare Health Plans (WCG) , Glencore (GLEN) , KCOM Group (KCOM) , Legal & General Group (LGEN) and Circassia Group (CIR) .

How do I buy shares of Howden Joinery Group?

Shares of HWDN 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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Howden Joinery Group (HWDN) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 853.50

-8.50 (-0.99%)

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Today's Range: 845
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855.50
50-Day Range: 772.60
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906.80
52-Week Range: 605
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910

Volume: 1.54 million shs
Average Volume: 1.35 million shs
Market Capitalization: £4.68 billion

P/E Ratio: 1,855.43
Dividend Yield: 2.46%
Price Target: GBX 830.83

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Howden Joinery Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.71 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 2.7% Downside
GBX 830.83 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: -0.03
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
£51.34 M Sold 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.

0.32 out of 5 stars

1.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Howden Joinery Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.71, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Howden Joinery Group has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

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

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Howden Joinery Group pays a meaningful dividend of 2.35%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Howden Joinery Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Howden Joinery Group is 4,565.22%. 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 HWDN.

1.7

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Howden Joinery Group has a news sentiment score of -0.03. 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 Week
MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Howden Joinery Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
3 people have added Howden Joinery Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Howden Joinery Group insiders have sold 1,206.29% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought £39,298.65 in company stock and sold £513,353.06 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.55% of the stock of Howden Joinery Group is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
71.86% of the stock of Howden Joinery Group 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 Howden Joinery Group is 1,855.43, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 140.45.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Howden Joinery Group is 1,855.43, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 347.59.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Howden Joinery Group has a PEG Ratio of 2.01. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Howden Joinery Group has a P/B Ratio of 6.62. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Howden Joinery Group Stock (LON:HWDN)

Howden Joinery Group Plc supplies various kitchen, joinery, and hardware products in the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, and the Republic of Ireland. The company's product portfolio worktops, sinks and taps, flooring, appliances, and handles; internal and external doors, including fire doors, flooring, stair parts, and general joinery items; and cooking, cleaning, and cooling appliances. Howden Joinery Group Plc was incorporated in 1987 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

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HWDN Stock News Headlines

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 7/23/2020
Ex-Dividend for 5/24 Dividend: 4/11/2024
Today: 4/19/2024
Dividend Payable: 5/24/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:HWDN
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: N/A
Phone: +44-20-75351127
Fax: N/A
Employees: 12,000
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 830.83
High Stock Price Target: GBX 930
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 680
Potential Upside/Downside: -1.8%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.71
Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.46
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,839.13
Forward P/E Ratio: 17.86
P/E Growth: 2.01
Net Income: £254.60 million
Net Margins: 11.02%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 27.52%
Return on Assets: 10.34%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 75.88
Current Ratio: 1.92
Quick Ratio: 0.94

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £2.31 billion
Price / Sales: 2.01
Cash Flow: GBX 61.04 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 13.86
Book Value: GBX 129 per share
Price / Book: 6.56

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 548,670,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £4.64 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.01

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Key Executives

Mr. William Andrew Livingston (Age 57)
CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.16M
Mr. Paul Hayes ACA (Age 58)
M.Eng & Man, CFO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.18M
Mr. Julian Lee
Operations Director
Mr. Mark Fearon
Director of Investor Relations & Communications
Mr. Guy Eccles
Group HR Director
Mr. Andy Witts
Chair of International
Mr. David Sturdee
Chief Customer Officer
Ms. Theresa Keating
Group Financial Controller & Finance Director
Mr. Forbes McNaughton
Company Secretary
Mr. David Boyle
Regional Manager

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HWDN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Howden Joinery Group stock right now?: 7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Howden Joinery Group in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HWDN shares.
View HWDN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Howden Joinery Group's stock price target for 2024?: 7 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Howden Joinery Group's shares. Their HWDN share price targets range from GBX 680 to GBX 930. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 830.83 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 2.7%.
View analysts price targets for HWDN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have HWDN shares performed in 2024?: Howden Joinery Group's stock was trading at GBX 813.60 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, HWDN stock has increased by 4.9% and is now trading at GBX 853.50.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were Howden Joinery Group's earnings last quarter?: Howden Joinery Group Plc (LON:HWDN) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 23rd. The company reported ($1.80) EPS for the quarter. Howden Joinery Group had a net margin of 11.02% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 27.52%.

How often does Howden Joinery Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Howden Joinery Group?: Howden Joinery Group announced a dividend on Thursday, February 29th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 11th will be given a dividend of GBX 16.20 per share on Friday, May 24th. This represents a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 11th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 4.80. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for HWDN.
Is Howden Joinery Group a good dividend stock?: Howden Joinery Group (LON:HWDN) pays an annual dividend of GBX 21 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.35%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,565.22%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for HWDN.
What other stocks do shareholders of Howden Joinery Group own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Howden Joinery Group investors own include TalkTalk Telecom Group (TALK), The Berkeley Group (BKG), Laura Ashley (ALY), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Pennon Group (PNN), WellCare Health Plans (WCG), Glencore (GLEN), KCOM Group (KCOM), Legal & General Group (LGEN) and Circassia Group (CIR).
How do I buy shares of Howden Joinery Group?: Shares of HWDN 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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Howden Joinery Group (HWDN) Share Price, News & Analysis

Howden Joinery Group 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

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Howden Joinery Group Stock (LON:HWDN)

HWDN Stock Price History

HWDN Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

HWDN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™