Should I buy or sell Oxford Instruments stock right now?

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Oxford Instruments in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" OXIG shares. View OXIG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Oxford Instruments' stock price target for 2024?

6 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Oxford Instruments' stock. Their OXIG share price targets range from GBX 350 to GBX 3,000. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 2,281 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 9.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for OXIG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have OXIG shares performed in 2024?

Oxford Instruments' stock was trading at GBX 2,295 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, OXIG shares have decreased by 9.2% and is now trading at GBX 2,085. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were Oxford Instruments' earnings last quarter?

Oxford Instruments plc (LON:OXIG) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, June, 12th. The company reported $56.30 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $54.20 by $2.10. Oxford Instruments had a net margin of 13.26% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 18.05%.

How often does Oxford Instruments pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Oxford Instruments?

Oxford Instruments declared a dividend on Tuesday, November 14th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 30th will be given a dividend of GBX 4.90 per share on Friday, January 12th. This represents a yield of 0.25%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 30th. The official announcement can be seen at this link . Read our dividend analysis for OXIG .

Is Oxford Instruments a good dividend stock?

Oxford Instruments (LON:OXIG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.95%. The dividend payout ratio is 1,941.75%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for OXIG .

What other stocks do shareholders of Oxford Instruments own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Oxford Instruments investors own include Abraxas Petroleum (AXAS) , Halliburton (HAL) , Total System Services (TSS) , AirNet Technology (ANTE) , Barclays (BARC) , Collagen Solutions plc (COS.L) (COS) , CVS Health (CVS) , DaVita (DVA) , Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Income Fund (ETB) and The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV) .

How do I buy shares of Oxford Instruments?

Shares of OXIG 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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Oxford Instruments (OXIG) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 2,085

+10.00 (+0.48%)

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2,090
50-Day Range: 2,040
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2,215
52-Week Range: 1,634
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2,884.80

Volume: 35,815 shs
Average Volume: 60,254 shs
Market Capitalization: £1.21 billion

P/E Ratio: 2,024.27
Dividend Yield: 0.96%
Price Target: GBX 2,281

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Oxford Instruments MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 9.4% Upside
GBX 2,281 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.95
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£45,437 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.

0.48 out of 5 stars

1.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Oxford Instruments has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Oxford Instruments has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

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

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Oxford Instruments has a dividend yield of 0.95%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Oxford Instruments does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Oxford Instruments is 1,941.75%. 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 OXIG.

2.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Oxford Instruments has a news sentiment score of 0.95. 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 0.49 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Oxford Instruments this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

4.2

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Oxford Instruments insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £454.37 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
10.50% of the stock of Oxford Instruments is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
74.86% of the stock of Oxford Instruments 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 Oxford Instruments is 2,024.27, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.54.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Oxford Instruments is 2,024.27, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 247.33.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Due to a projected decrease in earnings for Oxford Instruments, their PEG ratio cannot be calculated.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Oxford Instruments has a P/B Ratio of 3.42. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Oxford Instruments Stock (LON:OXIG)

Oxford Instruments plc designs and supplies technology products and services in Europe, North America, Asia, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Materials & Characterisation, Research & Discovery, and Service & Healthcare. The company offers atomic force, electron, and raman microscopy; deposition and etch tools; low temperature systems; optical imaging; nuclear magnetic resonance, modular optical spectroscopy; and x-ray. Its products are used in various industries, such as advanced manufacturing, agriculture and food, astronomy, automotive and aerospace, bio imaging and life science, chemical and catalysis, energy generation and storage, forensics and environment, geology, petrology, mining, metals, alloys, composites, ceramics, pharma, photonics, polymers, quantum technologies, semiconductors, microelectronics, and data storage. Oxford Instruments plc was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Abingdon, the United Kingdom.

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Last Earnings: 6/12/2018
Today: 4/18/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Computer and Technology
Industry: Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:OXIG
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.oxford-instruments.com
Phone: +44-1865-393200
Fax: N/A
Employees: 2,000
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 2,281
High Stock Price Target: GBX 3,000
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 350
Potential Upside/Downside: +9.4%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 1.03
Trailing P/E Ratio: 2,024.27
Forward P/E Ratio: 18.39
P/E Growth: -3.56
Net Income: £60.20 million
Net Margins: 13.26%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 18.05%
Return on Assets: 6.73%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 16.33
Current Ratio: 1.67
Quick Ratio: 1.11

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £453.90 million
Price / Sales: 2.66
Cash Flow: GBX 195.64 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 10.66
Book Value: GBX 609 per share
Price / Book: 3.42

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 57,910,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £1.21 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.97

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Key Executives

Mr. Gavin Hill (Age 56)
CFO, Group Finance Director & Executive Director
Comp: $771k
Mr. Richard Tyson B.Sc. (Age 54)
CEO & Director
Ms. Victoria Gault
Group Director of Communications
Ms. Sarah Harvey
Company Secretary
Mr. Charles John Arthur Holroyd B.A. (Age 68)
M.B.A., Group Business Development Director
Comp: $132k

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OXIG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Oxford Instruments stock right now?: 6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Oxford Instruments in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" OXIG shares.
View OXIG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Oxford Instruments' stock price target for 2024?: 6 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Oxford Instruments' stock. Their OXIG share price targets range from GBX 350 to GBX 3,000. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 2,281 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 9.4% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for OXIG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have OXIG shares performed in 2024?: Oxford Instruments' stock was trading at GBX 2,295 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, OXIG shares have decreased by 9.2% and is now trading at GBX 2,085.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were Oxford Instruments' earnings last quarter?: Oxford Instruments plc (LON:OXIG) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, June, 12th. The company reported $56.30 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $54.20 by $2.10. Oxford Instruments had a net margin of 13.26% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 18.05%.

How often does Oxford Instruments pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Oxford Instruments?: Oxford Instruments declared a dividend on Tuesday, November 14th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 30th will be given a dividend of GBX 4.90 per share on Friday, January 12th. This represents a yield of 0.25%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 30th. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for OXIG.
Is Oxford Instruments a good dividend stock?: Oxford Instruments (LON:OXIG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.95%. The dividend payout ratio is 1,941.75%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for OXIG.
What other stocks do shareholders of Oxford Instruments own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Oxford Instruments investors own include Abraxas Petroleum (AXAS), Halliburton (HAL), Total System Services (TSS), AirNet Technology (ANTE), Barclays (BARC), Collagen Solutions plc (COS.L) (COS), CVS Health (CVS), DaVita (DVA), Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Income Fund (ETB) and The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV).
How do I buy shares of Oxford Instruments?: Shares of OXIG 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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Oxford Instruments (OXIG) Share Price, News & Analysis

Oxford Instruments 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

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Oxford Instruments Stock (LON:OXIG)

OXIG Stock Price History

OXIG Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

OXIG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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