Standard Chartered PLC (GB:STAN)
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STAN Stock Chart & Stats
1830.00 p
5.00 p(0.50%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
1830.00 p
5.00 p(0.50%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range1,128.00 p - 2,073.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume438.02K
Average Volume (3M)5.22M
Market Cap
£45.08B
Enterprise Value71.94B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£80.17B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£99.42B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.5
Beta1.60
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.49Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.7%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.83
Shares Outstanding2,201,604,200
10 Day Avg. Volume6,808,312
30 Day Avg. Volume5,224,795
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.27
Price to Book (P/B)1.06
Price to Sales (P/S)1.40
P/FCF Ratio-2.07
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£2,170.40Price Target Upside18.60% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)2.32
Revenue Forecast (FY)£22.16B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Geographic Footprint In Asia, Africa And Middle EastStandard Chartered's concentrated presence across Asia, Africa and the Middle East is a durable competitive advantage: these regions host structural trade and payment flows that support transaction banking, trade finance and FX income. A deep regional footprint sustains fee diversity and client relationships over cycles.
Revenue And Profitability Recovery 2020–2025The bank shows a multi-year recovery in top-line scale and net income, with net margins improving to the mid-teens by 2025. Persistent earnings improvement strengthens the operating base, increases retained earnings for reinvestment, and reduces reliance on one-off items to deliver sustained profitability.
Improving Return On Equity And Shareholder ReturnsROE trending toward mid-single digits to near 10% indicates improving capital efficiency and business execution. Higher ROE supports sustainable dividend capacity and signals management ability to extract returns from equity, underpinning long-term shareholder value if maintained.
Bears Say
Severely Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowA sustained swing to deeply negative operating and free cash flow (~-27bn in 2025) materially weakens earnings quality and funding self-sufficiency. Persistent negative cash generation constrains capital returns, forces external funding, and limits capacity to build buffers against credit or market stress over the medium term.
Elevated Leverage (debt-to-equity ~1.95x)High leverage near 2x debt-to-equity reduces balance-sheet flexibility and increases sensitivity to funding and credit-market disruptions. Elevated gearing amplifies downside risk from loan losses or market shocks and may limit regulatory and management options for dividends, buybacks, or growth investments.
Recent Negative Revenue Growth TrendA negative recent revenue growth rate suggests the bank faces headwinds in sustaining top-line momentum. If the decline reflects weaker client activity or market share pressure, it can slow margin expansion and make earnings and cash recovery more difficult, prolonging balance-sheet repair and capital return normalization.
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STAN FAQ
What was Standard Chartered PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Standard Chartered PLC lowest share price was 1128.00 p and its highest was 2073.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Standard Chartered PLC’s market cap?
Standard Chartered PLC’s market cap is £45.08B.
When is Standard Chartered PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Standard Chartered PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 56 days.
How were Standard Chartered PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Standard Chartered PLC released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported 0.536 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.429 p by 0.106 p.
Is Standard Chartered PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Standard Chartered PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Standard Chartered PLC pay dividends?
Standard Chartered PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 9.177 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.7%. See more information on Standard Chartered PLC dividends here
What is Standard Chartered PLC’s EPS estimate?
Standard Chartered PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.49.
How many shares outstanding does Standard Chartered PLC have?
Standard Chartered PLC has 2,201,604,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Standard Chartered PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Standard Chartered PLC reported an EPS of 0.536 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.429 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.067%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Standard Chartered PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:STAN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Standard Chartered Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£2,170.40 (18.60% Upside)
£2,170.40 (18.60% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:STAN Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £15.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 33%
Bearish news 67%
Bearish news 67%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
101.82%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.34%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Standard Chartered PLC
Standard Chartered PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides various banking products and services primarily in Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. The company operates through two segments: Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking; and Consumer, Private and Business Banking. It offers retail products, such as deposits, savings, mortgages, credit cards, and personal loans; wealth management products and services that include investments, portfolio management, insurance, and wealth advices; and transaction banking services, such as cash management, working capital, and trade financing products. The company also provides financial markets products and services that comprise project and transportation financing, debt capital markets and leveraged financing, financing and securities services, and sales and structuring services, as well as macro, commodities, and credit trading services. In addition, it offers digital banking solutions. The company serves financial institutions, governments, banks, investors, corporations, small businesses, and individuals. It operates through approximately 776 branches. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
STAN Company Deck
STAN Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a strongly positive operational and financial performance for 2025: record income, high underlying RoTE (14.7%), robust non‑interest income growth, market‑leading Wealth momentum (24% growth, $52bn net new money) and material shareholder returns (dividend +65%, $1.5bn buyback). Management acknowledged near-term headwinds—Q4 episodic volatility, NII pressure (flat for 2026 driven by rate movements and WRB portfolio actions), a moderate increase in credit impairment and a down‑revision to Fit for Growth targets—but these were framed as manageable within a resilient balance sheet, improving cost/income dynamics and strong capital generation. Overall, the highlights substantially outweigh the lowlights, with confidence in execution and updated 2026 targets presented alongside continued investment in growth and productivity.View all GB:STAN earnings summariesSTAN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
2,170.40 p
▲(18.60% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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