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Lancashire - LRE Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: GBX 580.29
  • Forecasted Upside: 16.76 %
  • Number of Analysts: 8
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 1 Hold Ratings
  • 6 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
GBX 497 As of 09/30/2022 01:00 AM ET
▼ -8.5 (-1.68%)

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Analyst Price Target for LRE

Analyst Price Target is GBX 580.29
▲ +16.76% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 8 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Lancashire in the last 3 months. The average price target is GBX 580.29, with a high forecast of GBX 700 and a low forecast of GBX 434. The average price target represents a 16.76% upside from the last price of GBX 497.

This chart shows the closing price for LRE for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Buy

The current consensus among 8 contributing investment analysts is to buy stock in Lancashire. This rating has held steady since October 2021, when it changed from a Hold consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
4/9/2021
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
7/8/2021
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
10/6/2021
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
1/4/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
4/4/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
7/3/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/1/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
10/1/2022

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
8/15/2022BarclaysBoost TargetEqual WeightGBX 487 ➝ GBX 528
7/28/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweightGBX 620
7/28/2022Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperformGBX 525 ➝ GBX 550
7/28/2022Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 700
7/20/2022Berenberg BankLower TargetBuyGBX 760 ➝ GBX 700
7/12/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweightGBX 680 ➝ GBX 615
7/6/2022BarclaysBoost TargetEqual WeightGBX 482 ➝ GBX 487
7/1/2022BarclaysDowngradeEqual WeightGBX 782 ➝ GBX 482
5/30/2022Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 760
5/27/2022Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperformGBX 525
5/16/2022Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperformGBX 525
4/28/2022Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 760
4/26/2022Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingUnderweight
4/20/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweightGBX 781 ➝ GBX 731
4/14/2022Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingUnderweight
4/5/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweightGBX 514 ➝ GBX 434
4/1/2022Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperformGBX 575
3/29/2022Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 760
3/24/2022Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperformGBX 575
3/15/2022Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 760
3/11/2022BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweightGBX 781
2/11/2022Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 760
2/11/2022BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweightGBX 781
1/21/2022Berenberg BankBoost TargetBuyGBX 730 ➝ GBX 760
1/20/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweightGBX 790 ➝ GBX 781
1/4/2022Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 730
11/4/2021Berenberg BankLower TargetBuyGBX 800 ➝ GBX 730
11/4/2021BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweightGBX 787
11/4/2021Peel HuntReiterated RatingAddGBX 615
11/4/2021Peel HuntReiterated RatingAddGBX 615
11/4/2021Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
10/21/2021BarclaysLower TargetOverweightGBX 871 ➝ GBX 787
10/21/2021Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
10/18/2021Berenberg BankLower TargetBuyGBX 915 ➝ GBX 800
9/10/2021BarclaysLower TargetOverweightGBX 907 ➝ GBX 871
9/9/2021Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
8/9/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutralGBX 613 ➝ GBX 662
7/29/2021Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingSector PerformGBX 725
7/28/2021Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 915
7/28/2021Shore CapitalReiterated RatingUnder Review
7/16/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweightGBX 880 ➝ GBX 907
5/7/2021Numis SecuritiesReiterated RatingAddGBX 825
5/5/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweightGBX 830 ➝ GBX 860
5/3/2021Berenberg BankLower TargetBuyGBX 945 ➝ GBX 915
4/29/2021Shore CapitalReiterated RatingUnder Review
3/26/2021Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 945
2/10/2021Berenberg BankLower TargetBuyGBX 963 ➝ GBX 945
1/14/2021BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweight
11/30/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweightGBX 1,065
9/7/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweightGBX 800 ➝ GBX 860
7/31/2020Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetOutperformGBX 950
7/29/2020Shore CapitalReiterated RatingUnder Review
7/28/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
7/27/2020UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuy
7/17/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
7/16/2020BarclaysBoost TargetOverweightGBX 900 ➝ GBX 914
7/8/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
7/2/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperformGBX 725 ➝ GBX 1,050
7/2/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
7/1/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweight
6/22/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweightGBX 710 ➝ GBX 850
6/11/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperformGBX 750 ➝ GBX 910
6/11/2020Peel HuntBoost TargetHoldGBX 630 ➝ GBX 705
6/11/2020BarclaysUpgradeOverweightGBX 669 ➝ GBX 900
6/10/2020UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuyGBX 870 ➝ GBX 950
6/10/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight
6/10/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform
6/10/2020Shore CapitalReiterated RatingUnder Review
6/1/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
5/22/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
5/15/2020Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageOutperformGBX 750
5/7/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeOverweightGBX 670 ➝ GBX 710
5/1/2020UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuy
4/30/2020Shore CapitalReiterated RatingUnder Review
4/28/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
4/28/2020BarclaysLower TargetEqual WeightGBX 678 ➝ GBX 669
4/27/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupReiterated RatingBuy
4/23/2020Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetOutperformGBX 775 ➝ GBX 725
4/20/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
4/20/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupReiterated RatingBuy
4/14/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingHoldGBX 760 ➝ GBX 630
4/2/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupReiterated RatingBuy
4/2/2020BarclaysLower TargetEqual weightGBX 781 ➝ GBX 678
3/27/2020Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetOutperformGBX 875 ➝ GBX 775
3/26/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
3/26/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetBuyGBX 860 ➝ GBX 715
3/20/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform
3/18/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
3/10/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
2/25/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
2/17/2020Peel HuntBoost TargetHoldGBX 730 ➝ GBX 760
2/14/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutralGBX 695 ➝ GBX 700
2/14/2020UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuyGBX 830 ➝ GBX 870
2/10/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
2/7/2020UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuy
2/3/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageBuyGBX 860
2/3/2020BarclaysBoost TargetEqual weightGBX 758 ➝ GBX 781
2/3/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
1/27/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
1/23/2020HSBCDowngradeReduceGBX 694 ➝ GBX 551
1/21/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutralGBX 700 ➝ GBX 695
1/21/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperformGBX 800 ➝ GBX 850
1/16/2020UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuy
1/14/2020Peel HuntBoost TargetHoldGBX 660 ➝ GBX 730
12/11/2019InvestecUpgradeAdd
12/11/2019Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform
12/5/2019Shore CapitalReiterated RatingHold
12/4/2019BarclaysBoost TargetEqual weightGBX 731 ➝ GBX 758
11/19/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
11/12/2019Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperformGBX 775 ➝ GBX 800
11/11/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutralGBX 645 ➝ GBX 700
11/7/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingHoldGBX 660
11/7/2019Shore CapitalReiterated RatingHold
11/7/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingHoldGBX 660
11/1/2019UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuy
11/1/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
10/24/2019BarclaysReiterated RatingEqual weight
10/16/2019BarclaysBoost TargetEqual WeightGBX 727 ➝ GBX 731
9/30/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
9/19/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
9/16/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweightGBX 650 ➝ GBX 645
9/10/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
9/3/2019BarclaysLower TargetEqual weightGBX 731 ➝ GBX 727
9/3/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
8/12/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
7/30/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweightGBX 615 ➝ GBX 650
7/26/2019UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuyGBX 745 ➝ GBX 760
7/25/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingHoldGBX 705 ➝ GBX 660
7/25/2019Shore CapitalReiterated RatingHold
7/19/2019UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuy
7/18/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
7/2/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
6/20/2019UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuyGBX 735 ➝ GBX 745
6/14/2019Peel HuntDowngradeHold
6/12/2019Berenberg BankLower TargetBuyGBX 742 ➝ GBX 697
6/11/2019Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperformGBX 725 ➝ GBX 750
5/24/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
5/24/2019Shore CapitalReiterated RatingHold
5/22/2019UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuyGBX 675 ➝ GBX 735
5/17/2019Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageEqual weightGBX 667
5/9/2019UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuy
5/2/2019UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuyGBX 675
5/2/2019Shore CapitalReiterated RatingHold
5/2/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingAddGBX 700
5/1/2019Numis SecuritiesReiterated RatingAddGBX 705
4/11/2019Berenberg BankUpgradeBuyGBX 600 ➝ GBX 697
4/3/2019BarclaysLower TargetEqual weightGBX 676 ➝ GBX 661
4/2/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
3/25/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
3/21/2019Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperformGBX 700 ➝ GBX 725
3/13/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
2/26/2019Peel HuntBoost TargetAddGBX 645 ➝ GBX 700
2/18/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutralGBX 580 ➝ GBX 615
2/18/2019BarclaysBoost TargetEqual weightGBX 618 ➝ GBX 676
2/15/2019UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuyGBX 655 ➝ GBX 675
2/14/2019Shore CapitalReiterated RatingUnder Review
2/14/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
2/7/2019Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetOutperformGBX 725 ➝ GBX 700
2/5/2019Numis SecuritiesLower TargetBuyGBX 735 ➝ GBX 705
2/5/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutralGBX 570 ➝ GBX 580
2/4/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
1/21/2019BarclaysLower TargetEqual WeightGBX 623 ➝ GBX 618
1/16/2019UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuy
1/15/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
1/7/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingAddGBX 665 ➝ GBX 645
1/3/2019UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuyGBX 640 ➝ GBX 655
12/13/2018BarclaysLower TargetEqual weightGBX 636 ➝ GBX 623
12/11/2018Royal Bank of CanadaUpgradeOutperform
12/10/2018Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 675
11/29/2018Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
11/22/2018Peel HuntLower TargetAddGBX 675 ➝ GBX 665
11/2/2018JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutralGBX 630 ➝ GBX 570
11/1/2018Shore CapitalReiterated RatingUnder Review
10/31/2018Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
10/26/2018UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuy
10/15/2018Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
10/12/2018BarclaysLower TargetEqual weightGBX 693 ➝ GBX 636
10/9/2018UBS GroupLower TargetBuyGBX 660 ➝ GBX 640
10/9/2018JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutralGBX 650 ➝ GBX 725
10/8/2018Numis SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuyGBX 765
10/8/2018Peel HuntReiterated RatingAddGBX 690 ➝ GBX 675
10/8/2018Shore CapitalReiterated RatingUnder Review
10/2/2018Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
9/24/2018Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
9/12/2018Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
9/7/2018BarclaysBoost TargetEqual weightGBX 667 ➝ GBX 693
9/6/2018Peel HuntReiterated RatingAddGBX 690
8/22/2018Berenberg BankUpgradeHoldGBX 600
7/26/2018Numis SecuritiesUpgradeBuy
7/24/2018Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
7/18/2018BarclaysBoost TargetEqual weightGBX 659 ➝ GBX 667
6/29/2018Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
6/4/2018Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
5/9/2018HSBCBoost TargetBuyGBX 689 ➝ GBX 698
5/4/2018Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingNeutralGBX 580
5/3/2018Numis SecuritiesReiterated RatingAdd
4/30/2018Peel HuntReiterated RatingAddGBX 690
4/25/2018CitigroupLower TargetNeutralGBX 635 ➝ GBX 620
3/5/2018Peel HuntReiterated RatingAddGBX 690
2/22/2018BarclaysLower TargetEqual weightGBX 642 ➝ GBX 631
2/20/2018Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual weightGBX 716 ➝ GBX 653
2/19/2018JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutralGBX 725 ➝ GBX 650
2/15/2018Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
2/15/2018Peel HuntReiterated RatingAddGBX 690
2/15/2018Numis SecuritiesUpgradeAddGBX 775
2/2/2018Peel HuntReiterated RatingAddGBX 690
2/1/2018BarclaysLower TargetEqual weightGBX 697 ➝ GBX 642
1/18/2018JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingNeutralGBX 725
1/5/2018JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral
1/4/2018Peel HuntReiterated RatingAddGBX 690
12/13/2017Berenberg BankInitiated CoverageSellGBX 600
12/11/2017BarclaysBoost TargetEqual WeightGBX 687 ➝ GBX 697
11/28/2017Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Performer
11/23/2017HSBCReiterated RatingBuyGBX 863
11/16/2017JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingUnderweight
11/8/2017Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual WeightGBX 630 ➝ GBX 716
11/8/2017JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingUnderweightGBX 690
11/6/2017Stockdale SecuritiesReiterated RatingAddGBX 800
11/2/2017Shore Capital GroupReiterated RatingBuy
11/2/2017Numis SecuritiesReiterated RatingHoldGBX 775
11/2/2017Peel HuntReiterated RatingAddGBX 690
11/2/2017Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
10/27/2017JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweightGBX 625 ➝ GBX 690
10/26/2017CitigroupReiterated RatingNeutralGBX 635
10/25/2017BarclaysUpgradeEqual weightGBX 631 ➝ GBX 687
10/10/2017JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingUnderweightGBX 625
10/9/2017Peel HuntReiterated RatingAddGBX 690
10/9/2017Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
(Data available from 10/1/2017 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

-0.84 (Sell)

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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3/5/2022
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4/4/2022
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5/4/2022
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6/3/2022
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Current Sentiment

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Lancashire logo
Lancashire Holdings Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides specialty insurance and reinsurance products in London, Bermuda, and Australia. The company operates through five segments: Property and Casualty Reinsurance, Property and Casualty Insurance, Aviation, Energy, and Marine. It offers property direct and facultative, property political risk and sovereign risk, and property terrorism and political violence insurance products, as well as property reinsurance services; and aviation AV52, aviation consortium, airline hull and liability, and satellite insurance products. The company also provides marine hull, total loss only, mortgagees interests insurance, mortgagees additional perils, excess protection and indemnity, marine war, and builder's risks; and energy insurance products covering upstream, downstream and onshore operational, and upstream construction all risks business. In addition, it offers general insurance, support, insurance agent, and insurance mediation services. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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Today's Range

Now: GBX 497
Low: 486.40
High: 513

50 Day Range

MA: GBX 487.44
Low: 427.99
High: 546

52 Week Range

Now: GBX 497
Low: 342.40
High: 577.50

Volume

1,081,298 shs

Average Volume

847,997 shs

Market Capitalization

£1.21 billion

P/E Ratio

N/A

Dividend Yield

2.44%

Beta

N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Lancashire?

The following equities research analysts have issued research reports on Lancashire in the last twelve months: Barclays PLC, Berenberg Bank, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Peel Hunt, Peel Hunt LLP, Royal Bank of Canada, and Shore Capital.
View the latest analyst ratings for LRE.

What is the current price target for Lancashire?

7 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Lancashire in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is GBX 580.29, suggesting a possible upside of 16.8%. Berenberg Bank has the highest price target set, predicting LRE will reach GBX 700 in the next twelve months. Morgan Stanley has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of GBX 434 for Lancashire in the next year.
View the latest price targets for LRE.

What is the current consensus analyst rating for Lancashire?

Lancashire currently has 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 6 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Buy." A "buy" rating indicates that analysts believe LRE will outperform the market and that investors should add to their positions of Lancashire.
View the latest ratings for LRE.

How do I contact Lancashire's investor relations team?

Lancashire's physical mailing address is 29th Fl, 20 Fenchurch Street, LONDON, EC3M 3BY, United Kingdom. The company's listed phone number is +44-20-72644000. The official website for Lancashire is www.lancashiregroup.com. Learn More about contacing Lancashire investor relations.