Liontrust Asset Management (LON:LIO) Stock: Insider Vinay Kumar Abrol Acquires 10,000 Shares

Liontrust Asset Management PLC (LON:LIO) insider Vinay Kumar Abrol bought 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 30th. The shares were acquired at an average price of GBX 285 per share, for a total transaction of £28,500.

Liontrust Asset Management Stock Down 4.7%

LON:LIO opened at GBX 293.50 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is GBX 295.39 and its 200-day moving average price is GBX 290.37. The company has a market capitalization of £181.59 million, a PE ratio of 19.07, a P/E/G ratio of -1.70 and a beta of 1.47. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.54, a current ratio of 1.34 and a quick ratio of 1.35. Liontrust Asset Management PLC has a 1-year low of GBX 223 and a 1-year high of GBX 358.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised their target price on shares of Liontrust Asset Management from GBX 190 to GBX 205 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Berenberg Bank boosted their price target on Liontrust Asset Management from GBX 360 to GBX 390 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on Liontrust Asset Management from GBX 235 to GBX 270 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of GBX 360.

Key Stories Impacting Liontrust Asset Management

Here are the key news stories impacting Liontrust Asset Management this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Hawksmoor acquisition: Liontrust agreed to acquire Hawksmoor Investment Management’s fund management and model portfolio services businesses for an initial £6 million, with total consideration of up to £10 million. The deal would add assets under management, expand Liontrust’s distribution capabilities and potentially increase earnings. Liontrust enters Hawksmoor asset purchase agreement
• Positive Sentiment: More bullish broker view: Berenberg raised its Liontrust price target from 360p to 390p and maintained a “Buy” rating, indicating improved confidence in the company’s outlook and potential upside. Berenberg raises Liontrust price target
• Positive Sentiment: Insider purchase: Vinay Kumar Abrol bought 10,000 Liontrust shares at 285p for £28,500. The transaction may be viewed as a signal that an insider considers the stock attractively valued following its recent gains. Liontrust insider buying
• Neutral Sentiment: The acquisition is strategically attractive, but investors will assess asset retention, integration execution and whether the acquired operations generate returns sufficient to justify the potential £10 million consideration. Liontrust agrees to buy Hawksmoor businesses
• Neutral Sentiment: Despite the positive news, analyst opinion remains mixed: Berenberg is bullish, while other brokers retain lower price targets or negative ratings. The broader consensus is “Hold,” which could limit momentum after the recent rally.

Liontrust Asset Management Company Profile

Liontrust Asset Management Plc is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm also launches equity, fixed income, , multi-asset and managed funds for its clients. It invests into the public equity and multi-asset markets across the globe. The firm was formerly known as River and Mercantile Investment Management Limited. Liontrust Asset Management Plc was founded in 1994 and is based in London, United Kingdom.