• Consensus Rating: Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: GBX 178.75
  • Forecasted Upside: 80.92%
  • Number of Analysts: 4
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 0 Hold Ratings
  • 4 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
GBX 98.80
▲ +0.4 (0.41%)

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Analyst Price Target for ESNT

Analyst Price Target is GBX 178.75
▲ +80.92% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 4 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Essentra in the last 3 months. The average price target is GBX 178.75, with a high forecast of GBX 230 and a low forecast of GBX 150. The average price target represents a 80.92% upside from the last price of GBX 98.80.

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Current Consensus is Buy

The current consensus among 4 contributing investment analysts is to buy stock in Essentra. This Buy consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
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6/12/2024
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9/10/2024
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12/9/2024
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3/9/2025
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6/7/2025
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9/5/2025
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11/4/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
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12/4/2025

Latest Recommendations

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  • 0 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
11/10/2025Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetBuyGBX 170 ➝ GBX 150
10/30/2025Berenberg BankLower TargetBuyGBX 170 ➝ GBX 160
7/30/2025Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingBuyGBX 175
7/29/2025Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 170
7/29/2025Peel HuntReiterated RatingBuyGBX 230
5/21/2025Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 170
3/26/2025Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 170
10/24/2024Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 200
9/24/2024Berenberg BankLower TargetBuyGBX 255 ➝ GBX 200
9/17/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuyGBX 240 ➝ GBX 200
7/12/2024Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetBuyGBX 260 ➝ GBX 250
5/23/2024Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 255
5/16/2023Peel HuntReiterated RatingBuyGBX 300
3/22/2023Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingBuyGBX 280
2/20/2023Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 295
11/22/2022Berenberg BankBoost TargetBuyGBX 275 ➝ GBX 295
10/4/2022Berenberg BankLower TargetBuyGBX 310 ➝ GBX 275
8/23/2022Berenberg BankLower TargetBuyGBX 350 ➝ GBX 310
6/27/2022Berenberg BankLower TargetBuyGBX 365 ➝ GBX 350
5/19/2022Berenberg BankLower TargetBuyGBX 370 ➝ GBX 365
3/22/2022Berenberg BankBoost TargetBuyGBX 360 ➝ GBX 370
3/7/2022Berenberg BankInitiated CoverageBuyGBX 360
10/26/2021Peel HuntReiterated RatingBuyGBX 420
10/26/2021Peel HuntReiterated RatingBuyGBX 420
5/13/2021Numis SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuyGBX 400
3/8/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingBuyGBX 360
1/19/2021Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingBuyGBX 385
(Data available from 12/5/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.46 (Hold)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
5/8/2025
  • 1 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
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6/7/2025
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7/7/2025
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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8/6/2025
  • 4 very positive mentions
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9/5/2025
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10/5/2025
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11/4/2025
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
12/4/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Essentra logo
Essentra plc is a leading global provider of essential components and solutions, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal items. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Essentra’s global network extends to 28 countries worldwide and includes c.3,000 employees, 14 manufacturing facilities, 26 distribution centres and 37 sales & service centres serving c.64,000 customers with a rapid supply of low cost but essential products for a variety of applications in industries such as equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy. For further information, please visit www.essentraplc.com
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Today's Range

Now: GBX 98.80
Low: 97.60
High: 99.10

50 Day Range

MA: GBX 101.92
Low: 90.90
High: 113

52 Week Range

Now: GBX 98.80
Low: 88.53
High: 174.60

Volume

629,868 shs

Average Volume

1,495,906 shs

Market Capitalization

£281.91 million

P/E Ratio

29.94

Dividend Yield

2.40%

Beta

1.18

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Essentra?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on Essentra in the last twelve months: Berenberg Bank, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., and Peel Hunt.
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What is the current price target for Essentra?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Essentra in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is GBX 178.75, suggesting a possible upside of 80.9%. Peel Hunt has the highest price target set, predicting ESNT will reach GBX 230 in the next twelve months. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of GBX 150 for Essentra in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Essentra?

Essentra currently has 4 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Buy." A "buy" rating indicates that analysts believe ESNT will outperform the market and that investors should add to their positions of Essentra.
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How do I contact Essentra's investor relations team?

Essentra's physical mailing address is Avebury HSE, 201-249 Avebury Boulevard, MILTON KEYNES, MK9 1AU, United Kingdom. The company's listed phone number is +44-1908-359100. The official website for Essentra is www.essentraplc.com. Learn More about contacing Essentra investor relations.