Johnson Matthey (GB:JMAT)
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JMAT Stock Chart & Stats
2298.00 p
-3.00 p(-0.22%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
2298.00 p
-3.00 p(-0.22%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range1,674.00 p - 2,434.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume34.72K
Average Volume (3M)360.18K
Market Cap
£3.41B
Enterprise Value4.39B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£590.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.41B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.02
Next Earnings
Nov 19, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.54%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.57
Shares Outstanding168,055,760
10 Day Avg. Volume376,510
30 Day Avg. Volume360,183
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.26
Price to Book (P/B)1.58
Price to Sales (P/S)0.25
P/FCF Ratio20.06
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£2,267.50Price Target Upside-1.33% Downside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)1.54
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.64B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Free Cash FlowThe material improvement to roughly £159M of free cash flow marks a shift toward sustained internal funding. Over the next 2–6 months stronger FCF supports dividends, debt reduction and reinvestment, increasing liquidity and reducing reliance on external financing for strategic moves.
Catalyst Technologies DivestmentSelling Catalyst Technologies crystallises value and supplies a large, one-time capital inflow (~£1.4bn) to return to shareholders. Structurally this simplifies the portfolio, enhances capital flexibility to cut leverage or fund growth in core Clean Air, PGM and Hydrogen businesses.
Clean Air Margin ExpansionA durable 200bp uplift and explicit targets for 16–18% margins indicate operational improvements and pricing power in the emissions-control franchise. As Clean Air is core to the company, sustained margin recovery materially improves medium-term profitability and cash generation.
Bears Say
Profitability DeteriorationA reported net loss and negative margins reflect significant earnings volatility and weakened returns on equity. Over several months this erodes retained earnings and the equity cushion, constraining capital allocation and raising execution risk for margin recovery and sustained shareholder distributions.
Volume Weakness In Core MarketsDeclining Clean Air volumes and muted PGM recycling point to demand or cyclical pressure in adjacent end markets. Reduced volumes limit operating leverage, slow recovery of margins and cash flow, and can persist beyond quarters, making margin targets harder to hit without sustained pricing or mix improvement.
Net Debt Increase And Execution RiskA rise in net debt driven by transaction and working-capital effects reduces near-term financial flexibility. Coupled with commissioning delays at the new PGM refinery, higher leverage and execution timing risk can constrain capex, slow expected benefits from the refinery, and elevate refinancing or operational pressure.
Johnson Matthey News
JMAT FAQ
What was Johnson Matthey’s price range in the past 12 months?
Johnson Matthey lowest share price was 1674.00 p and its highest was 2434.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Johnson Matthey’s market cap?
Johnson Matthey’s market cap is £3.41B.
When is Johnson Matthey’s upcoming earnings report date?
Johnson Matthey’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 19, 2026 which is in 160 days.
How were Johnson Matthey’s earnings last quarter?
Johnson Matthey released its earnings results on May 28, 2026. The company reported 0.77 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of 0.836 p by -0.066 p.
Is Johnson Matthey overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Johnson Matthey’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Johnson Matthey pay dividends?
Johnson Matthey pays a Semiannually dividend of 55 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.54%. See more information on Johnson Matthey dividends here
What is Johnson Matthey’s EPS estimate?
Johnson Matthey’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Johnson Matthey have?
Johnson Matthey has 168,055,760 shares outstanding.
What happened to Johnson Matthey’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Johnson Matthey reported an EPS of 0.77 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of 0.836 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.184%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Johnson Matthey?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:JMAT
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Johnson Matthey Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£2,267.50 (-1.33% Downside)
£2,267.50 (-1.33% Downside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £244.9K 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
48.47%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-4.66%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Johnson Matthey
Johnson Matthey Plc is a global enterprise specializing in sustainable technologies, particularly in clean air solutions, advanced catalysts, hydrogen technology, and services related to platinum group metals (PGMs). Its extensive operations span the UK, Germany, broader Europe, North America, various parts of Asia (including China and Hong Kong), and other international markets. The company organizes its diverse activities into three primary divisions: Clean Air, Efficient Natural Resources, and Other Markets. The Clean Air division is dedicated to manufacturing catalysts essential for emission control after-treatment systems. These products play a crucial role in reducing noxious emissions from a wide array of diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles, including cars, light commercial vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, buses, and off-road machinery. Within the Efficient Natural Resources segment, Johnson Matthey offers a comprehensive suite of products and processing services designed to optimize the utilization and transformation of vital natural resources such as oil, natural gas, biomass, and platinum group metals. This segment is also a leader in circular economy initiatives, providing specialized catalysts and additives, licensing advanced process technologies and engineering designs, and delivering essential refining, recycling, and other services for platinum group and precious metals, alongside various chemical and industrial products. The Other Markets segment encompasses a diverse portfolio, featuring precious metal pastes and enamels, advanced battery systems, cutting-edge fuel cell technologies, high-performance battery materials, and pioneering green hydrogen solutions. Additionally, this segment leverages scientific and technological expertise to develop products for medical devices and provides sophisticated detection, diagnostic, and measurement offerings. Tracing its origins back to 1817, the company, originally named Johnson & Cock, adopted its current designation, Johnson Matthey Plc, in 1851. Its corporate headquarters remain situated in London, United Kingdom.
JMAT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
2,267.50 p
▼(-1.33% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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