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STJ Stock Chart & Stats
1186.00 p
23.50 p(2.19%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
1186.00 p
23.50 p(2.19%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range1,011.50 p - 1,575.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume897.65K
Average Volume (3M)2.84M
Market Cap
£5.13B
Enterprise Value6.85B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£416.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£515.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.6
Beta1.86
Next Earnings
Feb 24, 2027EPS Estimate
0.49Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.73%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.08
Shares Outstanding506,355,900
10 Day Avg. Volume1,704,747
30 Day Avg. Volume2,840,781
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.37
Price to Book (P/B)4.98
Price to Sales (P/S)0.24
P/FCF Ratio6.90
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£1,620.00Price Target Upside36.59% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.84
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.99B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Record Funds And Positive InflowsRecord funds under management and continued positive net inflows demonstrate substantial client asset scale and ongoing demand for the company’s advice-led proposition. Because fees are linked to retained assets, this supports recurring revenue capacity and provides a stronger base for future operating leverage.
High Client Retention And Adviser PipelineHigh client retention supports the persistence of fee-generating assets, while the Academy provides an internal source of adviser recruitment. Together, these characteristics strengthen distribution resilience and can support longer-term growth without relying solely on external hiring or short-lived sales initiatives.
Moderate Stated Leverage And Growing EquityModerate stated debt relative to equity and a rising equity base provide financial capacity to continue investing in the adviser and technology proposition. This balance-sheet profile offers greater flexibility than a highly debt-funded model, although asset exposure remains relevant for a financial business.
Bears Say
Unreliable Cash-flow ConversionLarge reversals in operating and free cash flow indicate that reported earnings do not consistently translate into dependable cash generation. This can complicate capital planning and reduce the company’s ability to fund investment, distributions, or growth initiatives from internally generated cash.
Volatile Profitability And Market SensitivityThe return to strong profitability is encouraging, but the prior loss and pronounced year-to-year swings weaken confidence in earnings durability. Since asset-linked fees are exposed to markets, weaker conditions could reduce revenue and make management’s profit ambitions harder to deliver.
Modest Flows And Adviser CompetitionNet flows remain positive but modest relative to the existing asset base, limiting the pace at which recurring fee revenue can expand organically. Slightly weaker partner retention adds distribution risk because adviser departures can disrupt client relationships, inflows, and asset persistence.
St. James's Place News
STJ FAQ
What was St. James's Place PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
St. James's Place PLC lowest share price was 1011.50 p and its highest was 1575.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is St. James's Place PLC’s market cap?
St. James's Place PLC’s market cap is £5.13B.
When is St. James's Place PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
St. James's Place PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 24, 2027 which is in 134 days.
How were St. James's Place PLC’s earnings last quarter?
St. James's Place PLC released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported 0.429 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.341 p by 0.088 p.
Is St. James's Place PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts St. James's Place PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does St. James's Place PLC pay dividends?
St. James's Place PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 6 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.73%. See more information on St. James's Place PLC dividends here
What is St. James's Place PLC’s EPS estimate?
St. James's Place PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.49.
How many shares outstanding does St. James's Place PLC have?
St. James's Place PLC has 506,355,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to St. James's Place PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
St. James's Place PLC reported an EPS of 0.429 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.341 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.935%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of St. James's Place PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:STJ
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
St. James's Place Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£1,620.00 (36.59% Upside)
£1,620.00 (36.59% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:STJ Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £64.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-20.11%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
37.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
20.94%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
St. James's Place PLC
St. James's Place plc functions as a publicly traded entity specializing in investment management. This firm is responsible for creating and administering a variety of mutual funds for its clientele, encompassing equity, fixed income, and diversified portfolios. Its investment activities span public stock and bond markets across the globe. The company, which commenced operations in 1991, is headquartered in Cirencester, United Kingdom, and was previously known as St. James's Place Capital plc.
STJ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
1,620.00 p
▲(36.59% Upside)







