• Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: GBX 1,170
  • Forecasted Upside: 42.41%
  • Number of Analysts: 1
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 1 Hold Ratings
  • 0 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
GBX 821.56
▲ +6.563 (0.81%)

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Analyst Price Target for VCT

Analyst Price Target is GBX 1,170
▲ +42.41% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 1 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Victrex in the last 3 months. The average price target is GBX 1,170, with a high forecast of GBX 1,170 and a low forecast of GBX 1,170. The average price target represents a 42.41% upside from the last price of GBX 821.56.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 1 investment analysts is to hold stock in Victrex. This rating has held steady since March 2025, when it changed from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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11/25/2023
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2/23/2024
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5/23/2024
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8/21/2024
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11/19/2024
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2/17/2025
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4/18/2025
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5/18/2025

Latest Recommendations

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
12/4/2024Berenberg BankLower TargetHoldGBX 1,290 ➝ GBX 1,170
8/28/2024Berenberg BankLower TargetHoldGBX 1,491 ➝ GBX 1,290
4/3/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweightGBX 1,750 ➝ GBX 1,680
1/23/2024Berenberg BankDowngradeHoldGBX 2,090 ➝ GBX 1,680
7/18/2023BarclaysLower TargetOverweightGBX 2,090 ➝ GBX 1,880
6/15/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweightGBX 2,050 ➝ GBX 1,750
6/13/2023BarclaysLower TargetOverweightGBX 2,280 ➝ GBX 2,090
6/7/2023Berenberg BankLower TargetHoldGBX 2,000 ➝ GBX 1,750
5/23/2023Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetHoldGBX 1,900 ➝ GBX 1,590
4/21/2023BarclaysLower TargetOverweightGBX 2,310 ➝ GBX 2,280
2/7/2023BarclaysBoost TargetOverweightGBX 2,190 ➝ GBX 2,310
12/7/2022BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweightGBX 2,190
10/10/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweightGBX 2,800 ➝ GBX 2,300
7/14/2022Berenberg BankReiterated RatingHoldGBX 2,000
7/13/2022BarclaysBoost TargetOverweightGBX 2,140 ➝ GBX 2,190
7/5/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweightGBX 2,200 ➝ GBX 2,140
6/16/2022BarclaysUpgradeOverweightGBX 2,060 ➝ GBX 2,200
5/9/2022Berenberg BankLower TargetHoldGBX 2,200 ➝ GBX 2,000
1/26/2022Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual WeightGBX 2,330
12/20/2021BarclaysLower TargetEqual WeightGBX 2,140 ➝ GBX 2,060
12/7/2021Berenberg BankReiterated RatingHoldGBX 2,600
10/27/2021BarclaysLower TargetEqual WeightGBX 2,150 ➝ GBX 2,140
8/26/2021Liberum CapitalBoost TargetHoldGBX 2,300 ➝ GBX 2,800
7/29/2021BarclaysBoost TargetEqual WeightGBX 1,870 ➝ GBX 2,150
7/12/2021Berenberg BankBoost TargetHoldGBX 2,500 ➝ GBX 2,600
7/9/2021Peel HuntBoost TargetBuyGBX 2,600 ➝ GBX 2,860
7/9/2021Peel HuntBoost TargetBuyGBX 2,600 ➝ GBX 2,860
6/30/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperformGBX 2,700 ➝ GBX 2,900
6/4/2021Numis SecuritiesUpgradeAddGBX 2,800
5/11/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeOverweightGBX 2,150 ➝ GBX 2,800
5/7/2021Stifel NicolausReiterated RatingBuy
4/7/2021Liberum CapitalReiterated RatingHold
2/15/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutralGBX 2,000 ➝ GBX 2,150
8/24/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingUnderweightGBX 1,680
7/22/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweightGBX 1,750 ➝ GBX 1,700
7/9/2020Berenberg BankReiterated RatingHoldGBX 2,000
7/8/2020UBS GroupReiterated RatingSellGBX 1,700 ➝ GBX 1,650
7/8/2020Liberum CapitalReiterated RatingHold
7/8/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
6/26/2020Liberum CapitalReiterated RatingHold
6/26/2020Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingOutperform
6/24/2020BarclaysLower TargetUnderweightGBX 1,690 ➝ GBX 1,660
6/18/2020CitigroupReiterated RatingSell
6/11/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
6/1/2020Liberum CapitalDowngradeHoldGBX 2,600 ➝ GBX 2,100
5/21/2020CitigroupReiterated RatingSellGBX 1,750
5/20/2020Peel HuntReiterated RatingHold
5/19/2020Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeBuyGBX 2,320 ➝ GBX 2,200
(Data available from 5/18/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.97 (Buy)

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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10/20/2024
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11/19/2024
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12/19/2024
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1/18/2025
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2/17/2025
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3/19/2025
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4/18/2025
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5/18/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 2 very positive mentions
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Victrex logo
Victrex plc, through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of polymer solutions worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Sustainable Solutions and Medical. It develops PEEK and PAEK based polymer solutions, and semi-finished and finished parts. The company also provides specialist solutions for medical device manufacturers; sells thermoplastic polymers; sustainable solutions for energy and industrial, VAR, automotive, aerospace, and electronics markets; and engages in trading activities. It serves automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics, and medical markets. Victrex plc was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Thornton-Cleveleys, the United Kingdom.
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Today's Range

Now: GBX 821.56
Low: 813
High: 834

50 Day Range

MA: GBX 854.44
Low: 722
High: 1,002

52 Week Range

Now: GBX 821.56
Low: 706
High: 1,368

Volume

492,610 shs

Average Volume

449,657 shs

Market Capitalization

£716.67 million

P/E Ratio

23.34

Dividend Yield

6.22%

Beta

0.69

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Victrex?

The following sell-side analysts have issued research reports on Victrex in the last year: Berenberg Bank.
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What is the current price target for Victrex?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Victrex in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is GBX 1,170, suggesting a possible upside of 42.4%. Berenberg Bank has the highest price target set, predicting VCT will reach GBX 1,170 in the next twelve months. Berenberg Bank has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of GBX 1,170 for Victrex in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Victrex?

Victrex currently has 1 hold rating 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 VCT, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Victrex?

Other companies that are similar to Victrex include Johnson Matthey, Elementis, Scapa Group, Essentra and Synthomer. Learn More about companies similar to Victrex.

How do I contact Victrex's investor relations team?

Victrex's physical mailing address is Victrex Technology Centre , Hillhouse International,, THORNTON CLEVELEYS, FY5 4QD, United Kingdom. The company's listed phone number is +44-1253-897700. The official website for Victrex is www.victrexplc.com. Learn More about contacing Victrex investor relations.