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 Range414.40 p - 578.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume133.47K
Average Volume (3M)1.03M
Market Cap
£2.04B
Enterprise Value1.85B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£188.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£12.06M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.2
Beta0.90
Next Earnings
May 21, 2026EPS Estimate
0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.43%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.25
Shares Outstanding395,435,460
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
£550.83Price Target Upside0.06% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)£351.27M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High ProfitabilityAJ Bell's extremely high reported gross margin and a 33.08% net margin indicate durable operating leverage from a fee-driven platform model. Such margins support reinvestment in technology and customer service, sustain dividends/buybacks, and provide earnings resilience through normal market cycles.
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and a strong equity base give AJ Bell financial flexibility to absorb shocks, fund organic growth or pursue strategic deals without stressing liquidity. A high ROE shows efficient capital use, enhancing long-term shareholder optionality and stability across cycles.
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent FCF growth and high conversion of reported earnings into cash underpin sustainable capital allocation: dividends, buybacks, and tech investment. Reliable cash generation reduces refinancing risk and supports the platform's ability to scale services over the medium term.
Bears Say
AUA And Flow SensitivityA core revenue reliance on assets under administration and customer flows means AJ Bell's recurring fees and dealing income can materially decline in sustained market downturns or periods of outflows. That structural sensitivity can compress growth and cash generation over multi-month horizons.
Net Interest Income VolatilityPart of earnings derives from net interest on client cash balances, which can fluctuate with rates and depositor behavior. Structural variability in this income line introduces ongoing earnings volatility tied to macro rates and client cash mix, limiting predictability of medium-term margins.
Competitive Platform MarketAJ Bell competes in crowded platform and brokerage markets where product parity and fee sensitivity are common. Structurally, this creates pressure to invest in features and pricing to retain clients, risking margin compression if competitive dynamics force fee reductions or higher servicing costs.
AJ BELL PLC News
AJB FAQ
What was AJ BELL PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
AJ BELL PLC lowest share price was 414.40 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 £2.04B.
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 2 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 Undervalued.
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 395,435,460 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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£550.83 (0.06% Upside)
£550.83 (0.06% Upside)
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
550.83 p
▲(0.06% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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