LON:KITW Kitwave Group (KITW) Share Price, News & Analysis → [URGENT] DO NOT Touch These AI Stocks! (From Weiss Ratings) (Ad) Free KITW Stock Alerts GBX 383 -4.00 (-1.03%) (As of 03:22 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 383▼ 387.5050-Day Range 318▼ 406.5052-Week Range 236.40▼ 409.50Volume2,126 shsAverage Volume177,334 shsMarket Capitalization£268.52 millionP/E Ratio1,473.08Dividend Yield2.87%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/Downside18.8% UpsideGBX 455 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider 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.1.37 out of 5 stars 2.5 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 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldKitwave Group pays a meaningful dividend of 2.88%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthKitwave Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Kitwave Group is 4,230.77%. 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 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentKitwave Group has a news sentiment score of 0.81. 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 0.30 average news sentiment score of Consumer Defensive companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Kitwave Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week. Previous Next 3.3 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 Insiders22.12% 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 Institutions63.95% 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 1,473.08, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 137.19.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Kitwave Group is 1,473.08, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 212.70.Price to Book Value per Share RatioKitwave Group has a P/B Ratio of 3.17. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Priority GoldThe 2024 Gold Rush: Unleashing Market PotentialWelcome to the financial rollercoaster of 2024, where inflation is persistent, stock markets are overinflated and volatile, global conflicts are intensifying, and the national debt is reaching new heights.Get your free information kit NOW, before it's too late. 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 HeadlinesMay 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs Kitwave Group plc (LON:KITW) Trading At A 50% Discount?May 4, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comKitwave Group (LON:KITW) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Canaccord Genuity GroupMay 13, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)[URGENT] DO NOT Touch These AI Stocks!Artificial intelligence stocks are carrying the market. One of them, Nvidia, recently became the seventh company ever to hit a $1 trillion market cap. But is this AI rally over?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?May 13, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)[URGENT] DO NOT Touch These AI Stocks!Artificial intelligence stocks are carrying the market. One of them, Nvidia, recently became the seventh company ever to hit a $1 trillion market cap. But is this AI rally over?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 yearsMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comKitwave seals £21m deal for fellow Northern wholesaler Total FoodserviceMarch 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKitwave Group's (LON:KITW) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last YearMarch 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWe Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Kitwave Group (LON:KITW) Passed With EaseMarch 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKitwave Group (LON:KITW) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.0745February 27, 2024 | msn.comKitwave tops £600m revenue in year of growth as founder prepares to retireDecember 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAt UK£2.62, Is It Time To Put Kitwave Group plc (LON:KITW) On Your Watch List?December 16, 2023 | morningstar.comKitwave Group PLC 8R9November 23, 2023 | morningstar.comKitwave Group PLC KITWNovember 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKitwave Group (LON:KITW) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of ReturnNovember 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKitwave Group plc (LON:KITW) Stock Has Shown Weakness Lately But Financials Look Strong: Should Prospective Shareholders Make The Leap?August 23, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comThis nimble wholesaler can hold its own against large rivalsAugust 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKitwave Group plc (LON:KITW) is largely controlled by institutional shareholders who own 62% of the companySee 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 4/26 Dividend4/04/2024Dividend Payable4/26/2024Today5/13/2024Get 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+18.8%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.26 Trailing P/E Ratio1,473.08 Forward P/E Ratio12.81 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income£18.96 million Net Margins3.15% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity24.25% Return on Assets9.37% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio69.96 Current Ratio1.29 Quick Ratio0.65 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£602.22 million Price / Sales0.45 Cash FlowGBX 17.29 per share Price / Cash Flow22.15 Book ValueGBX 121 per share Price / Book3.17Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares70,110,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£268.52 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.86 The Next 7 Blockbuster Stocks for Growth InvestorsWondering what the next stocks will be that hit it big, with solid fundamentals? Click the link below to learn more about how your portfolio could bloom.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 - FoodserviceMr. Mark Earl F.C.A.Group Financial ControllerKey CompetitorsAnglo-Eastern PlantationsLON:AEPCoca-Cola Europacific PartnersLON:CCEPWilmingtonLON:WILMcBrideLON:MCBPureCircleLON:PUREView All CompetitorsInsidersDavid BrindSold 500,000 sharesTotal: £162 M ($324.00/share)View All Insider Transactions KITW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Kitwave Group stock right now? 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kitwave Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" KITW shares. View KITW analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Kitwave Group's stock price target for 2024? 1 brokers have issued 12-month price targets for Kitwave Group's stock. Their KITW share price targets range from GBX 455 to GBX 455. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 455 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 18.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for KITW or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have KITW shares performed in 2024? Kitwave Group's stock was trading at GBX 255 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, KITW stock has increased by 50.2% and is now trading at GBX 383. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How often does Kitwave Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Kitwave Group? Kitwave Group declared a dividend on Wednesday, February 28th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, April 4th will be paid a dividend of GBX 7.45 per share on Friday, April 26th. This represents a yield of 2.51%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 4th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 3.75. The official announcement can be seen at this link. Read our dividend analysis for KITW. Is Kitwave Group a good dividend stock? Kitwave Group (LON:KITW) pays an annual dividend of GBX 11 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.88%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,230.77%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for KITW. 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). 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