SThree plc Insider Purchases £25,005.40 Worth of Shares

On December 17, 2024, an insider at SThree plc (LON:STEM) named Andrew Beach made a notable investment by acquiring 9,436 shares of the company's stock. He purchased the shares at an average price of GBX 265, which is approximately $3.37 per share. The total value of this transaction amounted to £25,005.40, or about $31,789.22.

In addition to this recent purchase, Andrew Beach has been active in buying SThree stock on previous occasions. For instance, on November 12, he bought 44 shares at an average price of GBX 351, translating to a total investment of £154.44, or $196.34. Earlier in October, he purchased 40 shares at an average price of GBX 367, totaling £146.80 or $186.63.

Performance of SThree Stock

As of December 18, 2024, SThree shares opened at GBX 262, approximately $3.33. The company has experienced a fluctuation in stock prices over the last year, with a low of GBX 221.50 ($2.82) and a high of GBX 457.50 ($5.82). SThree's market capitalization stands at £348.20 million, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 623.81 and a PEG ratio of 0.75. The stock has a beta of 0.98, implying it is somewhat correlated with the overall market. Financially, it maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 11.91, a quick ratio of 1.69, and a current ratio of 1.89. Its moving averages over a 50-day period are GBX 350.58 and GBX 389.10 over a 200-day period.

Analysts' Price Targets

Several analysts have recently provided insights on SThree's stock performance and future projections. Jefferies Financial Group has maintained a "hold" rating while setting a price target of GBX 300 ($3.81). Conversely, Berenberg Bank has revised its price target for SThree from GBX 520 ($6.61) down to GBX 390 ($4.96), while still recommending a "buy" rating for the stock.

About SThree

SThree plc specializes in recruitment services, focusing on various sectors such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The company operates in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, France, the United States, Dubai, Japan, and more. SThree provides both permanent and contract recruitment services, along with supportive offerings to enhance their clients' hiring processes.

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