AJ BELL PLC (GB:AJB)
LSE:AJB
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AJB Stock Chart & Stats
550.50 p
-7.50 p(-1.79%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
550.50 p
-7.50 p(-1.79%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range411.80 p - 578.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume133.47K
Average Volume (3M)1.03M
Market Cap
£2.09B
Enterprise Value1.91B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£188.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£12.06M
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.1
Beta0.96
Next Earnings
May 21, 2026EPS Estimate
0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.43%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.13
Shares Outstanding395,460,450
10 Day Avg. Volume585,076
30 Day Avg. Volume1,025,255
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.70
Price to Book (P/B)10.19
Price to Sales (P/S)6.97
P/FCF Ratio26.37
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£527.00Price Target Upside-4.27% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)£350.70M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Profitability And Revenue GrowthSustained revenue growth (9.07% year) combined with a 33% net profit margin shows durable operating leverage from platform fees and efficient cost control. This supports ongoing cash generation and reinvestment potential, underpinning earnings stability over the next 2–6 months.
Very Conservative Balance Sheet And High ROEExtremely low leverage and a strong equity base reduce solvency risk and provide financial flexibility. Combined with a 48% ROE, this indicates highly efficient capital deployment that should sustain profitability and resilience against market shocks in the medium term.
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationRobust FCF growth (~17.7%) and high conversion of income to cash (OCF/Net Income 0.82) show the business reliably converts reported profits into cash. That durability supports dividends, buybacks, or platform investment without reliance on external financing.
Bears Say
Revenue Tied To Market Levels And AUAPlatform fees and performance-linked revenues depend on assets under administration and market valuations. Market downturns or prolonged low volatility can reduce fee bases and AUA-linked income, creating revenue variability that can persist over several months.
Net Interest Income Sensitive To Rates And Cash BalancesA material component of income comes from net interest on client cash. Changes in interest rates or shifts in client cash holdings can materially alter net interest margins and earnings, introducing structural volatility in revenue and operating profit over the medium term.
Limited Forward Guidance / DisclosureAbsent guidance and empty highlights reduce visibility into management's near-term expectations and strategic initiatives. This makes forecasting AUA trends, spending plans, and margin trajectory harder, increasing uncertainty around durable growth drivers over 2–6 months.
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AJB FAQ
What was AJ BELL PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
AJ BELL PLC lowest share price was 411.80 p and its highest was 578.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is AJ BELL PLC’s market cap?
AJ BELL PLC’s market cap is £2.09B.
When is AJ BELL PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
AJ BELL PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is May 21, 2026 which is in 24 days.
How were AJ BELL PLC’s earnings last quarter?
AJ BELL PLC released its earnings results on Dec 04, 2025. The company reported 0.133 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.115 p by 0.018 p.
Is AJ BELL PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts AJ BELL PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does AJ BELL PLC pay dividends?
AJ BELL PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 4.5 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.43%. See more information on AJ BELL PLC dividends here
What is AJ BELL PLC’s EPS estimate?
AJ BELL PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.14.
How many shares outstanding does AJ BELL PLC have?
AJ BELL PLC has 395,460,450 shares outstanding.
What happened to AJ BELL PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
AJ BELL PLC reported an EPS of 0.133 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.115 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.645%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of AJ BELL PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:AJB
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
AJ BELL PLC Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
£527.00 (-4.27% Downside)
£527.00 (-4.27% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:AJB Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £199.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
13.52%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
50.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
AJ BELL PLC
AJ Bell plc, through its subsidiaries, operates investment platforms in the United Kingdom. The company offers AJ Bell Investcentre, which provides a suite of products, services, investment solutions, and online tools for regulated financial advisers and wealth managers to help them manage retail customers' portfolio; and AJ Bell Youinvest, an investment platform proposition that include investment solutions through in-house funds, ready-made portfolios, and guidance through the AJ Bell funds list to execution-only retail customers, as well as cash savings solutions. It also provides adviser-led and D2C pension administration services to customers with bespoke SIPP and SSAS accounts; dealing, settlement, and custody services to institutional investment businesses; and white label SIPP administration, as well as publishes shares magazine and other proprietary investment content to support platform propositions. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.
AJB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
527.00 p
▼(-4.27% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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