Should I buy or sell Johnson Matthey stock right now?

6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Johnson Matthey in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" JMAT shares. View JMAT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Johnson Matthey's stock price target for 2024?

6 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Johnson Matthey's shares. Their JMAT share price targets range from GBX 1,460 to GBX 2,500. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 2,010 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 14.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for JMAT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have JMAT shares performed in 2024?

Johnson Matthey's stock was trading at GBX 1,697.50 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, JMAT stock has increased by 3.3% and is now trading at GBX 1,753. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were Johnson Matthey's earnings last quarter?

Johnson Matthey PLC (LON:JMAT) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, June, 11th. The company reported $199.20 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $197.10 by $2.10. Johnson Matthey had a net margin of 1.27% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.11%.

How often does Johnson Matthey pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Johnson Matthey?

Johnson Matthey announced a dividend on Wednesday, November 22nd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 30th will be paid a dividend of GBX 22 per share on Tuesday, February 6th. This represents a yield of 1.51%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 30th. The official announcement can be seen at this link . Read our dividend analysis for JMAT .

Is Johnson Matthey a good dividend stock?

Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) pays an annual dividend of GBX 77 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.33%. JMAT has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 8,020.83%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for JMAT .

What other stocks do shareholders of Johnson Matthey own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Johnson Matthey investors own include Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) , Barclays (BARC) , Experian (EXPN) , Aviva (AV) , GSK (GSK) , Imperial Brands (IMB) , National Grid (NG) , Reckitt Benckiser Group (RB) , Unilever (ULVR) and Anglo American (AAL) .

How do I buy shares of Johnson Matthey?

Shares of JMAT 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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Johnson Matthey (JMAT) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 1,753

-16.00 (-0.90%)

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Today's Range: 1,751
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1,787
50-Day Range: 1,541.50
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1,860
52-Week Range: 1,428.50
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1,986.31

Volume: 354,391 shs
Average Volume: 694,900 shs
Market Capitalization: £3.22 billion

P/E Ratio: 1,826.04
Dividend Yield: 4.39%
Price Target: GBX 2,010

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Johnson Matthey MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 14.7% Upside
GBX 2,010 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -2.42
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.53
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£71,880 Bought 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.

1.59 out of 5 stars

2.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Johnson Matthey has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Johnson Matthey has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

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

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Johnson Matthey is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.33%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Johnson Matthey does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Johnson Matthey is 8,020.83%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

1.9

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Johnson Matthey has received a -5.48% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Johnson Matthey in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Car emission control catalysts", "Secondary batteries", "Hydrogen", and "Precious metal based chemicals" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Johnson Matthey is -2.42.

3.1

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Johnson Matthey has a news sentiment score of 0.53. 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 0.39 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Johnson Matthey this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
4 people have searched for JMAT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added Johnson Matthey to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Johnson Matthey insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £718.80 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.60% of the stock of Johnson Matthey is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
67.81% of the stock of Johnson Matthey 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 Johnson Matthey is 1,826.04, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.69.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Johnson Matthey is 1,826.04, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 130.74.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Johnson Matthey has a PEG Ratio of 49,242.50. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Johnson Matthey has a P/B Ratio of 1.32. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Johnson Matthey Stock (LON:JMAT)

Johnson Matthey is a global leader in science that enables a cleaner and healthier world. With over 200 years of sustained commitment to innovation and technological breakthroughs, they improve the function, performance and safety of their customers’ products. Their science has a global impact in areas such as low emission transport, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing and making the most efficient use of the planet’s natural resources. Today more than 13,000 Johnson Matthey professionals collaborate with their network of customers and partners to make a real difference to the world around us.

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JMAT Stock News Headlines

March 22, 2024 | insidertrades.com

Insider Buying: Johnson Matthey PLC (LON:JMAT) Insider Buys 18 Shares of Stock

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Berenberg Bank Increases Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) Price Target to GBX 1,800

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May 25, 2023 | reuters.com

Johnson Matthey full-year profit drops on higher costs, lower metal prices

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With 86% ownership, Johnson Matthey Plc (LON:JMAT) boasts of strong institutional backing

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 6/11/2020
Ex-Dividend for 2/6 Dividend: 11/30/2023
Dividend Payable: 2/06/2024
Today: 4/18/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Specialty Chemicals
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:JMAT
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.matthey.com
Phone: +44-20-72698400
Fax: N/A
Employees: N/A
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 2,010
High Stock Price Target: GBX 2,500
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 1,460
Potential Upside/Downside: +13.5%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.96
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,844.79
Forward P/E Ratio: 10.35
P/E Growth: 49242.5
Net Income: £177 million
Net Margins: 1.27%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 7.11%
Return on Assets: 3.95%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 63.95
Current Ratio: 1.51
Quick Ratio: 0.76

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £14.14 billion
Price / Sales: 0.23
Cash Flow: GBX 190.31 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 9.31
Book Value: GBX 1,328 per share
Price / Book: 1.33

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 183,450,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £3.25 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.98

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Key Executives

Mr. Robert J. MacLeod (Age 54)
Chief Exec. & Exec. Director
Ms. Anna Manz (Age 45)
CFO & Exec. Director
Mr. John F. Walker
Exec. Director of Emission Control Technologies & Exec. Director
Mr. Alan E. Nelson
Chief Technology Officer and Division Director of New Bus.es
Mr. Simon Farrant
Gen. Counsel & Company Sec.

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JMAT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Johnson Matthey stock right now?: 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Johnson Matthey in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" JMAT shares.
View JMAT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Johnson Matthey's stock price target for 2024?: 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Johnson Matthey's shares. Their JMAT share price targets range from GBX 1,460 to GBX 2,500. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 2,010 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 14.7% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for JMAT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have JMAT shares performed in 2024?: Johnson Matthey's stock was trading at GBX 1,697.50 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, JMAT stock has increased by 3.3% and is now trading at GBX 1,753.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were Johnson Matthey's earnings last quarter?: Johnson Matthey PLC (LON:JMAT) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, June, 11th. The company reported $199.20 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $197.10 by $2.10. Johnson Matthey had a net margin of 1.27% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.11%.

How often does Johnson Matthey pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Johnson Matthey?: Johnson Matthey announced a dividend on Wednesday, November 22nd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 30th will be paid a dividend of GBX 22 per share on Tuesday, February 6th. This represents a yield of 1.51%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 30th. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for JMAT.
Is Johnson Matthey a good dividend stock?: Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) pays an annual dividend of GBX 77 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.33%. JMAT has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 8,020.83%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for JMAT.
What other stocks do shareholders of Johnson Matthey own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Johnson Matthey investors own include Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Barclays (BARC), Experian (EXPN), Aviva (AV), GSK (GSK), Imperial Brands (IMB), National Grid (NG), Reckitt Benckiser Group (RB), Unilever (ULVR) and Anglo American (AAL).
How do I buy shares of Johnson Matthey?: Shares of JMAT 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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Johnson Matthey (JMAT) Share Price, News & Analysis

Johnson Matthey MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Johnson Matthey Stock (LON:JMAT)

JMAT Stock Price History

JMAT Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

JMAT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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