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CBG Stock Chart & Stats
420.80 p
9.60 p(2.28%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
420.80 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)433.51K
Market Cap
£629.33M
Enterprise Value1.74K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£1.39B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£2.37B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.30
Next Earnings
Sep 29, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.35
Shares Outstanding150,713,490
10 Day Avg. Volume391,302
30 Day Avg. Volume433,515
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.03
Price to Book (P/B)0.39
Price to Sales (P/S)0.89
P/FCF Ratio1.75
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£512.50Price Target Upside21.79% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.57
Revenue Forecast (FY)£659.67M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified, Fee-accretive Business ModelClose Brothers combines net interest income from specialist lending with recurring wealth management fees and markets services. This multi-stream model cushions revenue volatility, aligns income to both interest spreads and AUM fees, and supports durable earnings capacity across cycles.
Material Cash Generation ReboundFY2025 delivered a strong cash flow recovery with material operating and free cash inflows. Robust cash conversion improves liquidity, funds operations and potential deleveraging, providing a structural ability to absorb shocks and invest in core lending franchises.
Focused Niche Lending With Stable Asset BaseA concentrated focus on selected, asset-backed lending niches supports underwriting expertise and pricing power. Stable asset size indicates consistent origination scale, which helps preserve franchise economics and predictability of interest income over the medium term.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue And Profitability DeclineA ~42% revenue drop and a move to a sizable net loss indicate weakened core earnings power. This erosion reduces retained earnings, undermines the capacity to rebuild capital buffers, and may constrain lending appetite or investment until revenues and underwriting returns recover.
Elevated Leverage And Lower EquityHigher leverage and reduced equity increase balance-sheet risk, heighten refinancing and regulatory capital pressures, and limit strategic flexibility. In stress scenarios, a thinner equity cushion can force tighter lending standards or capital-raising that dilutes returns.
Volatile Cash Flows And Low Debt CoverageAlthough FY2025 cash generation rebounded, historical volatility and a low coverage ratio versus debt mean limited capacity to rapidly reduce leverage. This leaves the group exposed to future earnings shocks or higher funding costs without consistent surplus cash.
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 £629.33M.
When is Close Brothers Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Close Brothers Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 29, 2026 which is in 47 days.
How were Close Brothers Group’s earnings last quarter?
Close Brothers Group released its earnings results on Mar 17, 2026. The company reported 0.271 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.201 p by 0.07 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 N/A. See more information on Close Brothers Group dividends here
What is Close Brothers Group’s EPS estimate?
Close Brothers Group’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Close Brothers Group have?
Close Brothers Group has 150,713,490 shares outstanding.
What happened to Close Brothers Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Close Brothers Group reported an EPS of 0.271 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.201 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.523%.
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
Q2 2026
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CBG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
512.50 p
▲(21.79% Upside)