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CBG Stock Chart & Stats
428.00 p
9.60 p(2.28%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
428.00 p
9.60 p(2.28%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range318.40 p - 556.15 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume242.24K
Average Volume (3M)513.62K
Market Cap
£567.29M
Enterprise Value1.58B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£1.19B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.91B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.13
Next Earnings
Mar 16, 2027EPS Estimate
0.25Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield8.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.57
Shares Outstanding150,722,890
10 Day Avg. Volume392,685
30 Day Avg. Volume513,616
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.50
Price to Book (P/B)0.39
Price to Sales (P/S)0.75
P/FCF Ratio1.85
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£480.00Price Target Upside12.15% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)£655.30M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost EfficiencyCost savings delivered ahead of the initial target provide a durable route to improved operating leverage. If execution continues, the lower cost base can help offset inflation, support efficiency gains and strengthen returns as loan growth recovers.
Capital And LiquidityStrong capital and liquidity provide resilience while the group absorbs regulatory changes, legal uncertainty and planned growth. The funding profile also supports continued lending and reduces the risk that expansion is constrained by near-term balance-sheet capacity.
Credit Quality And Loan GrowthCredit performance below its historical average, combined with a targeted return to loan growth, supports the sustainability of the specialist-lending model. Better asset quality can protect future earnings while balance-sheet expansion increases revenue potential.
Bears Say
Persistent Losses And Revenue DeclineThe shift from prior profits to continuing losses, alongside a steep revenue contraction, indicates that current operations are not yet generating dependable earnings. This weakens internal capital formation and makes recovery dependent on successful restructuring and business growth.
Motor Finance Legal ExposureThe large provision and unresolved legal challenges create a material source of earnings and capital uncertainty. Further adverse regulatory or court outcomes could require additional costs, delay distributions and distract management from executing the broader strategy.
Margin And Restructuring PressureFurther margin compression directly limits earnings recovery even if lending volumes grow. Ongoing restructuring charges add to the pressure, meaning cost savings may initially be absorbed by weaker spreads and transition expenses rather than flowing fully to profit.
Close Brothers Group News
CBG FAQ
What was Close Brothers Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Close Brothers Group lowest share price was 318.40 p and its highest was 556.15 p in the past 12 months.
What is Close Brothers Group’s market cap?
Close Brothers Group’s market cap is £567.29M.
When is Close Brothers Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Close Brothers Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 16, 2027 which is in 144 days.
How were Close Brothers Group’s earnings last quarter?
Close Brothers Group released its earnings results on Sep 29, 2026. The company reported 0.204 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.148 p by 0.056 p.
Is Close Brothers Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Close Brothers Group’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Close Brothers Group pay dividends?
Close Brothers Group pays a Semiannually dividend of 45 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 8.88%. See more information on Close Brothers Group dividends here
What is Close Brothers Group’s EPS estimate?
Close Brothers Group’s EPS estimate is 0.25.
How many shares outstanding does Close Brothers Group have?
Close Brothers Group has 150,722,890 shares outstanding.
What happened to Close Brothers Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Close Brothers Group reported an EPS of 0.204 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.148 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 15.492%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Close Brothers Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CBG
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Company Description
Close Brothers Group
Close Brothers Group plc is a long-established UK-based merchant bank, dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of financial solutions to individuals and small enterprises across the United Kingdom. Its operations are strategically segmented into five core divisions: Commercial, Retail, Property, Asset Management, and Securities. The company offers diverse savings products, encompassing personal, business, and pension deposit accounts. Its extensive lending portfolio features asset finance, asset-based lending, commercial vehicle rental, short-term bridging loans, and insurance premium financing. Close Brothers also facilitates invoice discounting, factoring, and various property finance solutions. Further specialized offerings include funding for general aviation aircraft and marine vessels, sale-and-rent-back services for the brewing sector, and broker finance tailored for the agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and transport industries. The group provides leasing services for IT equipment, construction, manufacturing, and other specialized assets, alongside bespoke loan, hire purchase, leasing, and refinancing packages for professionals in the dental, medical, pharmacy, and veterinary sectors. Beyond traditional banking, Close Brothers delivers financial education, investment management, and planning advice, while empowering self-directed investors with online portfolio management tools and offering dedicated services to financial advisors. On the institutional front, the company provides liquidity and flexible execution services to retail stockbrokers, wealth managers, and institutional investors. Its capabilities also extend to market making, sales, research, corporate broking, and comprehensive dealing, custody, and settlement services for institutional, wealth management, and brokerage clientele. Close Brothers Group plc was established in 1878 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
CBG Company Deck
CBG Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was strategically optimistic, with management highlighting recovered loan growth, strong cost execution, improving credit metrics, robust capital and liquidity, and confidence in achieving double-digit returns by FY28. However, current-year income and profit declined, NIM is expected to fall further, the Motor Finance redress provision and legal uncertainty remain significant, Property faces market and impairment challenges, and no FY26 final dividend was declared. Overall, the positive strategic and forward outlook outweighed the stated financial and regulatory challenges.View all GB:CBG earnings summariesCBG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
480.00 p
▲(12.15% Upside)