Fuller, Smith & Turner plc (LON:FSTA) Given Average Rating of “Buy” by Brokerages

Fuller, Smith & Turner plc (LON:FSTA) has received an average rating of “Buy” from the six brokerages that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and three have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price target among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is GBX 1,178 ($15.54).

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FSTA has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Berenberg Bank reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 1,250 ($16.49) price target on shares of Fuller, Smith & Turner plc in a research note on Tuesday, April 25th. Liberum Capital initiated coverage on shares of Fuller, Smith & Turner plc in a research note on Wednesday, July 5th. They issued a “hold” rating and a GBX 1,140 ($15.04) price target for the company. Peel Hunt lifted their price target on shares of Fuller, Smith & Turner plc from GBX 1,100 ($14.51) to GBX 1,200 ($15.83) and gave the stock an “add” rating in a research note on Friday, June 2nd. Finally, Numis Securities Ltd reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 1,200 ($15.83) price target on shares of Fuller, Smith & Turner plc in a research note on Friday, June 9th.

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In related news, insider James Douglas sold 9,532 shares of Fuller, Smith & Turner plc stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, July 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of GBX 1,035 ($13.65), for a total value of £98,656.20 ($130,136.13).

Fuller, Smith & Turner plc (FSTA) traded up 3.75% on Friday, hitting GBX 1024.00. 1,599 shares of the company traded hands. The stock’s 50-day moving average is GBX 1,040.40 and its 200 day moving average is GBX 1,022.75. Fuller, Smith & Turner plc has a 12 month low of GBX 926.50 and a 12 month high of GBX 1,125.00. The firm’s market capitalization is GBX 559.20 million.

The company also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, July 27th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 22nd were paid a GBX 11.55 ($0.15) dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 22nd. This represents a yield of 1.08%. This is an increase from Fuller, Smith & Turner plc’s previous dividend of $7.25.

Fuller, Smith & Turner plc Company Profile

Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C. is a brewer and pub company. The Company operates pubs and hotels. Its brands include the ESB and London Pride. The Company’s operating segments include Managed Pubs and Hotels, Tenanted Inns and The Fuller’s Beer Company. The Managed Pubs and Hotels segment includes managed pubs and managed hotels, and The Stable Pizza & Cider.