St. James's Place PLC (GB:STJ)
LSE:STJ
STJ Stock Chart & Stats
1260.00 p
6.50 p(0.79%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
1260.00 p
6.50 p(0.79%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range811.00 p - 1,575.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume119.19K
Average Volume (3M)1.77M
Market Cap
£6.46B
Enterprise Value829.33M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£6.18B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£543.10M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.9
Beta1.52
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.32Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.06%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.36
Shares Outstanding521,499,630
10 Day Avg. Volume1,517,398
30 Day Avg. Volume1,774,475
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
£1,667.93Price Target Upside32.38% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)0.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)£754.11M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Scale And Recurring Fee BaseLarge scale (c. £220bn FUM, ~1m clients) underpins durable recurring fee revenue, enabling diversified income across client cohorts and products. Scale supports distribution economics, cross‑sell, and the ability to absorb adviser churn while preserving a stable revenue base over multiple market cycles.
Successful New Product TractionRapid adoption of Polaris (>£1bn AUM in two months) signals the firm's ability to design scalable, lower‑cost propositions that attract flows. A repeatable product innovation pipeline strengthens long‑term AUM growth potential and lowers client acquisition friction versus one‑off launches.
Cost Program And Capital Return FrameworkA clear cost‑savings plan (~£100m p.a.) plus an explicit 70% payout policy aligns capital allocation with shareholder returns and signals stronger free cash conversion. If delivered, the efficiency program sustainably boosts margins and provides structural support for dividends and buybacks.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Cash GenerationMaterial volatility in operating and free cash flow (deep negatives in some years, strong in others) points to working‑capital and timing sensitivity. This undermines predictability of shareholder returns, constrains consistent buybacks/dividends and increases reliance on one‑off provision releases.
Historic Service Review And ComplaintsAn unresolved historic service review and elevated complaint volumes create persistent operational, regulatory and reputational risk. Potential further provisions, remediation costs or regulatory action could erode capital and distract management, affecting long‑term margins and client trust.
Adviser Model Exposure And CompetitionReliance on a self‑employed adviser network exposes distribution to retention/productivity challenges. Slight adviser decline plus structural threats from lower‑cost D2C and AI platforms could pressure client acquisition economics, force fee compression or require heavier tech investment to defend share.
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 811.00 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 £6.46B.
When is St. James's Place PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
St. James's Place PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 114 days.
How were St. James's Place PLC’s earnings last quarter?
St. James's Place PLC released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported 0.356 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.354 p by 0.002 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 Quarterly dividend of 6 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.06%. 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 0.32.
How many shares outstanding does St. James's Place PLC have?
St. James's Place PLC has 521,499,630 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 0.356 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.354 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.63%.
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?
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St. James's Place Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£1,667.93 (32.38% Upside)
£1,667.93 (32.38% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £127.0K 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
55.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
37.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
15.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
St. James's Place PLC
St. James's Place plc is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm launches and manages equity, fixed income, and balanced mutual funds for its clients. It invests in public equity and fixed income market across the globe. The firm was formerly known as St. James's Place Capital plc. St. James's Place plc was founded in 1991 and is based in Cirencester, United Kingdom.
STJ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
1,667.93 p
▲(32.38% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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