LON:MACF Macfarlane Group (MACF) Share Price, News & Analysis → Guard Against the Coming Financial Upheaval (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free MACF Stock Alerts GBX 124.50 -0.50 (-0.40%) (As of 02:08 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 123▼ 126.3550-Day Range 125▼ 14552-Week Range 98.38▼ 147.50Volume153,863 shsAverage Volume377,909 shsMarket Capitalization£198.70 millionP/E Ratio1,383.33Dividend Yield3.21%Price TargetGBX 145 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Macfarlane Group alerts: Email Address Macfarlane Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside16.5% UpsideGBX 145 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.13Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares£13.05 M Sold 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.1.02 out of 5 stars 2.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingMacfarlane 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 CoverageMacfarlane Group has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Macfarlane Group's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for MACF. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldMacfarlane Group pays a meaningful dividend of 2.53%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthMacfarlane Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Macfarlane Group is 4,444.44%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about Macfarlane Group's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for MACF. Previous Next 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentMacfarlane Group has a news sentiment score of 0.13. 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 0.37 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Macfarlane Group this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Macfarlane Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Macfarlane Group insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought GBX 0 in company stock and sold £130,463.74 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders16.70% of the stock of Macfarlane Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions59.98% of the stock of Macfarlane Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Macfarlane Group's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Macfarlane Group is 1,383.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 131.19.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Macfarlane Group is 1,383.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 374.68.Price to Book Value per Share RatioMacfarlane Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.73. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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It serves e-commerce retail, logistics, medical, automotive, aerospace, electronics, high street retail, household essentials, and food and hospitality industries. The company was incorporated in 1899 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.Read More MACF Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart MACF Stock News HeadlinesMay 13 at 9:05 AM | msn.comHandle with care: P.E.I. anglers urged to be gentle with catch-and-release salmonMay 10, 2024 | msn.comSeth MacFarlane's ‘Ted' Series Renewed at PeacockMay 9, 2024 | msn.comSeth MacFarlane’s ‘Ted’ Series Renewed at PeacockMay 9, 2024 | msn.comSeth MacFarlane's ‘Ted' Renewed For Season 2 By PeacockMay 9, 2024 | msn.comReview: This Old Soul Isn’t Alone - Johnny Flynn and Robert Macfarlane at Cambridge JunctionMay 8, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMacfarlane Group (LON:MACF) Receives "House Stock" Rating from Shore CapitalMay 7, 2024 | thetimes.co.ukPackaging sales drop 9.5% at Macfarlane GroupMay 7, 2024 | uk.news.yahoo.com'Challenging' start to year for Macfarlane Group though packaging giant expects trading to improveMay 7, 2024 | msn.com‘Challenging’ times for Glasgow packaging group Macfarlane but results on trackMay 7, 2024 | lse.co.ukMacfarlane shares fall amid weak demand; 1st quarter sales down 9.5%May 7, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMacfarlane Group (LON:MACF) Trading Down 7.7%May 3, 2024 | msn.comThe Best And Worst Thing About 31 Classic Children's CartoonsMay 2, 2024 | msn.comKevin Durand Joins Liam Neeson in ‘Naked Gun’ Remake (Exclusive)May 1, 2024 | msn.comMelissa McCarthy Laughs Off Barbra Streisand's Ozempic Comment: ‘I Love Her!'May 1, 2024 | msn.comMassive S.F. redevelopment plan to include more than 100 affordable homes for seniorsMay 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comShareholders Will Probably Hold Off On Increasing Macfarlane Group PLC's (LON:MACF) CEO Compensation For The Time BeingApril 25, 2024 | yahoo.comWatch the 'Family Guy' Cast Celebrate Their 25-Year AnniversaryApril 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMacfarlane Group (LON:MACF) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its ReturnsApril 20, 2024 | msn.comSeth MacFarlane Shares ‘Family Guy’ Movie Plans, Reveals Hulu Will Air 2 Original EpisodesApril 19, 2024 | msn.com‘Acted myopically and foolishly.’ MO couple sentenced to 14 days in Capitol riot caseApril 13, 2024 | nytimes.comTrump hits the campaign trail Saturday before the beginning of his trial Monday.April 12, 2024 | bizjournals.comBirmingham firm makes acquisition, expanding footprint to South FloridaApril 10, 2024 | msn.comWalking Dead's Creator Reveals Influences Behind the Blockbuster FranchiseApril 10, 2024 | msn.comArsenal rescues draw against Bayern Munich in Champions League quarterfinals on night of high securityApril 10, 2024 | theguardian.com‘It’s our job to change it for the better’: can artists influence the US election?See More Headlines Receive MACF Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Macfarlane Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings8/27/2020Ex-Dividend for 5/30 Dividend5/09/2024Today5/14/2024Dividend Payable5/30/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorConsumer Cyclical Industry Packaging & Containers Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:MACF CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.macfarlanegroup.com Phone+44-141-3339666FaxN/AEmployees1,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 145 High Stock Price TargetGBX 145 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 145 Potential Upside/Downside+16.5%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.09 Trailing P/E Ratio1,383.33 Forward P/E Ratio13.89 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income£14.97 million Net Margins5.33% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity13.58% Return on Assets6.45% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio37.83 Current Ratio1.19 Quick Ratio0.79 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£280.71 million Price / Sales0.71 Cash FlowGBX 5.01 per share Price / Cash Flow24.84 Book ValueGBX 72 per share Price / Book1.73Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares159,600,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£198.70 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.71 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. Peter Duncan Atkinson (Age 68)Chief Executive & Executive Director Comp: $750kMr. Ivor Gray (Age 55)Group Finance Director & Executive Director Comp: $354kMr. James MacdonaldGroup Financial Controller & Company SecretaryKey CompetitorsTed BakerLON:TEDFindelLON:FDLHostelworld GroupLON:HSWThe Gym GroupLON:GYMFocusriteLON:TUNEView All CompetitorsInsidersIvor GraySold 97,361 sharesTotal: £13.05 M ($134.00/share)Ivor GraySold 65,011 sharesTotal: £7.15 M ($110.00/share)View All Insider Transactions MACF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Macfarlane Group stock right now? 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Macfarlane Group in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" MACF shares. View MACF analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Macfarlane Group's stock price target for 2024? 1 equities research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Macfarlane Group's shares. Their MACF share price targets range from GBX 145 to GBX 145. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 145 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 16.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for MACF or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have MACF shares performed in 2024? Macfarlane Group's stock was trading at GBX 117 at the start of the year. Since then, MACF shares have increased by 6.4% and is now trading at GBX 124.50. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Macfarlane Group's earnings last quarter? Macfarlane Group PLC (LON:MACF) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 27th. The company reported $1.83 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Macfarlane Group had a net margin of 5.33% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.58%. How often does Macfarlane Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Macfarlane Group? Macfarlane Group declared a dividend on Thursday, February 29th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 9th will be given a dividend of GBX 2.65 per share on Thursday, May 30th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.15%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 9th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.94. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for MACF. Is Macfarlane Group a good dividend stock? Macfarlane Group (LON:MACF) pays an annual dividend of GBX 4 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.53%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,444.44%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for MACF. What other stocks do shareholders of Macfarlane Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Macfarlane Group investors own include Avation (AVAP), AstraZeneca (AZN), Anglesey Mining (AYM), Crest Nicholson (CRST), Gilead Sciences (GILD), QinetiQ Group (QQ), American Superconductor (AMSC), Ambarella (AMBA), ARCAM/SH (AMAVF) and Allison Transmission (ALSN). How do I buy shares of Macfarlane Group? Shares of MACF 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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