• Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: GBX 6,444
  • Forecasted Upside: 102.77%
  • Number of Analysts: 6
  • Breakdown:
  • 2 Sell Ratings
  • 1 Hold Ratings
  • 3 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
GBX 3,178
▲ +12 (0.38%)

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Analyst Price Target for SXS

Analyst Price Target is GBX 6,444
▲ +102.77% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 6 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Spectris in the last 3 months. The average price target is GBX 6,444, with a high forecast of £115 and a low forecast of GBX 3,520. The average price target represents a 102.77% upside from the last price of GBX 3,178.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 6 contributing investment analysts is to hold stock in Spectris. This Hold consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
10/28/2022
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1/26/2023
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4/26/2023
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7/25/2023
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10/23/2023
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1/21/2024
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3/21/2024
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4/20/2024

Latest Recommendations

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Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/11/2024Numis SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuyGBX 4,435
3/8/2024Stifel NicolausDowngradeSellGBX 8,500
3/1/2024Berenberg BankLower TargetHoldGBX 3,780 ➝ GBX 3,520
2/29/2024Shore CapitalDowngradeSell
10/31/2023Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
9/8/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight£115
7/17/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeUnderweightGBX 3,300 ➝ GBX 3,100
6/19/2023Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingBuyGBX 4,265
4/26/2023Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
3/9/2023Numis SecuritiesReiterated RatingHold
3/6/2023Berenberg BankBoost TargetHoldGBX 3,470 ➝ GBX 3,870
2/24/2023BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweightGBX 3,650
2/20/2023Berenberg BankDowngradeHoldGBX 3,835 ➝ GBX 3,470
11/1/2022BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweightGBX 3,650
10/20/2022BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweightGBX 3,650
10/19/2022Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
8/2/2022BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweightGBX 3,650
8/2/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingNeutralGBX 3,485
8/1/2022Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
7/20/2022BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweightGBX 3,650
5/11/2022Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 3,835
5/10/2022Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
5/3/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweightGBX 3,980 ➝ GBX 3,650
4/28/2022Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
4/20/2022Berenberg BankLower TargetBuyGBX 4,380 ➝ GBX 3,835
4/19/2022Shore CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
3/23/2022Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 4,380
3/10/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingNeutralGBX 4,000
3/7/2022Shore CapitalReiterated RatingUnder Review
3/3/2022BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweightGBX 3,980
2/24/2022Shore CapitalReiterated RatingSell
2/15/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutralGBX 4,300 ➝ GBX 4,100
2/1/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweightGBX 4,370 ➝ GBX 3,980
1/18/2022Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 4,380
12/9/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingNeutralGBX 4,300
12/7/2021Liberum CapitalReiterated RatingHoldGBX 3,000
11/30/2021BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweightGBX 4,370
11/25/2021Morgan StanleyDowngradeUnderweightGBX 3,370 ➝ GBX 3,150
11/22/2021Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 438
11/5/2021Liberum CapitalReiterated RatingHoldGBX 3,000
10/21/2021Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 4,380
10/21/2021Shore CapitalReiterated RatingSell
10/15/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweightGBX 3,920 ➝ GBX 4,370
8/25/2021Berenberg BankBoost TargetBuyGBX 4,100 ➝ GBX 4,380
8/3/2021Berenberg BankBoost TargetBuyGBX 3,640 ➝ GBX 4,100
7/30/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweightGBX 3,645 ➝ GBX 3,920
7/30/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutralGBX 2,900 ➝ GBX 3,200
4/22/2021Shore CapitalReiterated RatingSell
4/15/2021Berenberg BankBoost TargetBuyGBX 3,505 ➝ GBX 3,640
4/6/2021Shore CapitalReiterated RatingSell
2/23/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingNeutralGBX 2,600
1/13/2021Shore CapitalReiterated RatingSell
6/24/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutralGBX 2,250 ➝ GBX 2,300
6/11/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingBuy
6/4/2020Peel HuntBoost TargetBuyGBX 2,130 ➝ GBX 2,960
6/1/2020Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuyGBX 2,930 ➝ GBX 2,935
5/27/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweightGBX 2,940
5/26/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutralGBX 2,350 ➝ GBX 2,250
5/22/2020Liberum CapitalReiterated RatingHold
5/22/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingBuy
5/22/2020Shore CapitalReiterated RatingSell
5/18/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweight
4/27/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutralGBX 2,175 ➝ GBX 2,350
4/24/2020BarclaysLower TargetOverweightGBX 3,320 ➝ GBX 2,940
4/14/2020Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetBuyGBX 3,110 ➝ GBX 2,930
4/6/2020HSBCDowngradeHoldGBX 3,500 ➝ GBX 2,450
4/6/2020Liberum CapitalReiterated RatingHold
4/6/2020Shore CapitalReiterated RatingSell
4/1/2020Peel HuntUpgradeBuy
3/26/2020Berenberg BankLower TargetHoldGBX 2,250 ➝ GBX 2,240
3/25/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutralGBX 2,700 ➝ GBX 2,175
3/20/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetSellGBX 2,140 ➝ GBX 2,100
3/13/2020Berenberg BankUpgradeHoldGBX 2,065 ➝ GBX 2,250
3/5/2020Shore CapitalDowngradeSell
2/21/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweightGBX 2,500 ➝ GBX 2,600
2/20/2020Shore CapitalReiterated RatingHold
2/20/2020Liberum CapitalReiterated RatingHold
2/19/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
2/17/2020UBS GroupReiterated RatingSell
2/13/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
1/20/2020BarclaysInitiated CoverageOverweightGBX 3,320
1/17/2020Berenberg BankReiterated RatingSellGBX 2,065
1/13/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetSellGBX 2,050 ➝ GBX 2,140
1/10/2020Morgan StanleyDowngradeUnderweightGBX 2,670 ➝ GBX 2,500
1/8/2020Bank of AmericaDowngradeUnderperformGBX 2,760 ➝ GBX 2,750
12/10/2019UBS GroupReiterated RatingSell
12/9/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeNeutral
12/5/2019Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual weight
12/2/2019Berenberg BankReiterated RatingSellGBX 2,065
11/28/2019BNP ParibasDowngradeNeutralGBX 2,350 ➝ GBX 2,650
11/22/2019Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuyGBX 2,935 ➝ GBX 3,110
11/19/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
11/19/2019Shore CapitalReiterated RatingHold
11/1/2019Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetBuyGBX 2,990 ➝ GBX 2,935
10/31/2019Berenberg BankBoost TargetSellGBX 2,050 ➝ GBX 2,065
10/11/2019The Goldman Sachs GroupReiterated RatingSell
10/11/2019UBS GroupReiterated RatingSell
10/11/2019Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutralGBX 2,600 ➝ GBX 2,500
9/19/2019Shore CapitalReiterated RatingHold
9/12/2019UBS GroupReiterated RatingSell
7/30/2019Shore CapitalReiterated RatingHold
7/29/2019UBS GroupReiterated RatingSell
7/29/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
7/24/2019Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingBuy
7/22/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
7/15/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
7/12/2019Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingBuy
7/11/2019Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual weight
7/10/2019The Goldman Sachs GroupReiterated RatingSell
7/8/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
7/5/2019Bank of AmericaDowngradeUnderperform
6/21/2019UBS GroupReiterated RatingSell
6/18/2019Berenberg BankReiterated RatingHoldGBX 2,440
6/11/2019UBS GroupReiterated RatingSellGBX 2,150 ➝ GBX 2,345
6/7/2019Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingBuy
6/6/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
5/30/2019Berenberg BankReiterated RatingHoldGBX 2,440
5/24/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
5/24/2019Shore CapitalReiterated RatingHold
5/17/2019Peel HuntReiterated RatingAdd
5/16/2019Berenberg BankInitiated CoverageHoldGBX 2,440
5/16/2019Numis SecuritiesUpgradeAddGBX 2,400 ➝ GBX 3,000
4/24/2019Peel HuntBoost TargetAddGBX 2,500 ➝ GBX 2,845
(Data available from 4/20/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.57 (Buy)

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News Sentiment Over Time

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9/23/2023
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Current Sentiment

  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

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Spectris logo
Spectris plc provides precision measurement solutions worldwide. It operates through Spectris Scientific, Spectris Dynamics, and Other segments. The Spectris Scientific segment provides advanced sensors and instruments used to measure, analyze, and characterize materials; and monitor ultra-clean manufacturing environments. Spectris Dynamics segment offers differentiated sensing, data acquisition, analysis modelling, and simulation solutions for product development and enhance product performance. The Other segment operates high-value precision in-line sensing and monitoring businesses. It serves life sciences/pharmaceuticals, technology-led industrials, automotive, electronics and semiconductor, academic research, and other markets, as well as metals, minerals, and mining. The company was formerly known as Fairey Group plc and changed its name to Spectris plc in May 2001. Spectris plc was incorporated in 1986 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
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Today's Range

Now: GBX 3,178
Low: 3,105.96
High: 3,178

50 Day Range

MA: GBX 3,376.23
Low: 3,144
High: 3,707

52 Week Range

Now: GBX 3,178
Low: 2,917
High: 3,883.85

Volume

193,149 shs

Average Volume

241,888 shs

Market Capitalization

£3.20 billion

P/E Ratio

2,270.00

Dividend Yield

2.42%

Beta

0.72

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Spectris?

The following sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on Spectris in the last year: Berenberg Bank, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Numis Securities Ltd, Shore Capital, and Stifel Nicolaus.
View the latest analyst ratings for SXS.

What is the current price target for Spectris?

5 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Spectris in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is GBX 6,444, suggesting a possible upside of 102.8%. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has the highest price target set, predicting SXS will reach £115 in the next twelve months. Berenberg Bank has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of GBX 3,520 for Spectris in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Spectris?

Spectris currently has 2 sell ratings, 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in SXS, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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How do I contact Spectris' investor relations team?

Spectris' physical mailing address is Heritage House, Church Road, EGHAM, TW20 9QD, United Kingdom. The company's listed phone number is +44-1784-470470. The official website for Spectris is www.spectris.com. Learn More about contacing Spectris investor relations.