Liontrust Asset Management (LON:LIO) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Berenberg Bank Analyst Says

Liontrust Asset Management (LON:LIO) had its price objective raised by Berenberg Bank from GBX 360 to GBX 390 in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, Marketbeat reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Berenberg Bank’s target price indicates a potential upside of 32.88% from the stock’s previous close.

Other analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their target price on shares of Liontrust Asset Management from GBX 235 to GBX 270 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price target on shares of Liontrust Asset Management from GBX 190 to GBX 205 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Liontrust Asset Management presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of GBX 360.

Liontrust Asset Management Price Performance

Shares of LON LIO opened at GBX 293.50 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.54, a quick ratio of 1.35 and a current ratio of 1.34. The stock has a market cap of £181.59 million, a PE ratio of 19.07, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of -1.70 and a beta of 1.47. Liontrust Asset Management has a fifty-two week low of GBX 223 and a fifty-two week high of GBX 358. The stock has a fifty day moving average of GBX 295.39 and a 200-day moving average of GBX 290.37.

Insider Activity

In other Liontrust Asset Management news, insider Vinay Kumar Abrol acquired 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 30th. The stock was bought at an average price of GBX 285 per share, with a total value of £28,500. Company insiders own 9.50% of the company’s stock.

Liontrust Asset Management News Roundup

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.

About Liontrust Asset Management

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.