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Diploma PLC

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REG - Diploma PLC - Issue of Shares & Total Voting Rights

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REG - Diploma PLC - Issue of Shares & Total Voting Rights

Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) reached a new 52-week high of GBX 5,640 ($75.18) on Friday, closing at GBX 5,625 ($74.98). Analysts have mixed ratings, with three recommending a Buy and three a Hold. Shore Capital set a target price of GBX 5,100, while Berenberg Bank raised its target to GBX 6,350. Diploma has a market cap of £7.54 billion, a P/E ratio of 45.23, and a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with a target of GBX 5,365. Despite its high rating, it was not listed among top analysts' preferred stocks.

Market Beat

Diploma (LON:DPLM) Sets New 1-Year High  - Should You Buy?

Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) shares surpassed their 200-day moving average of GBX 4,870.30, trading as high as GBX 5,500. Analysts have mixed ratings, with Royal Bank of Canada upgrading the stock to "outperform" and raising the price target to GBX 6,000. The stock has a market cap of £7.30 billion, a PE ratio of 43.85, and an average rating of "Moderate Buy" with a price target of GBX 5,365. Despite this, it was not listed among the top five stocks recommended by analysts.

Diploma (LON:DPLM) Stock Passes Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average   - Here's Why

Vermeulen covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as Experian, Diploma, and Travis Perkins. According to TipRanks, Vermeulen has an average return of 1.0% and a 46.79% success rate on recommended stocks. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Diploma with a p5,641.57 average price target, a 6.14% upside from current levels. In a report released on October 3, RBC Capital also upgraded the stock to a Buy with a p6,000.00 price target.

Tip Ranks

Morgan Stanley Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Diploma (DPLM)

Diploma PLC announces that CEO Johnny Thomson has been appointed to a non-executive advisory role at TDR Capital LLP and will join the Strategic Committee of TDR's portfolio company, Applus+.

REG - Diploma PLC - Director Declaration

According to TipRanks, Brooke is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 1.3% and a 47.66% success rate. Brooke covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as Capita plc, Diploma, and Travis Perkins. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Diploma with a p5,317.00 average price target.

Positive Report for Diploma (DPLM) from RBC Capital

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Securities analysts have updated their ratings and price targets for several European companies. Notable changes include Jefferies downgrading Ashtead Group to hold and raising ISS's target price to DKK 240. Berenberg increased Diploma's target price to 6350p and Halma's to 3750p. Other companies like Adecco, Amrize, and Buzzi also saw target price adjustments. Overall, the report highlights various analysts' actions on European stocks, reflecting a mix of upgrades and downgrades across the sector.

Reuters

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EUROPE RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Ashtead Group, Diploma, ISS

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On August 14, the FTSE 100 index is expected to open higher, with futures up 0.1%. Centrica is set to acquire National Grid’s Grain LNG terminal for £1.5 billion. Empiric Student Property has accepted a £634 million takeover proposal from Unite Group. Antofagasta reported a 60% rise in half-year core earnings. Diploma PLC's CFO resigned due to personal conduct issues. Aviva raised its interim dividend after a 22% increase in operating profit, while Admiral Group saw a 67% rise in pretax profit. The UK economy grew by 0.3% in Q2 2025.

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Diploma Announces Resignation of Chris Davies As CFO

Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) shares have crossed above their 200-day moving average, trading at GBX 5,350 ($71.01) with a volume of 188,758 shares. Analysts have mixed ratings, with Shore Capital maintaining a "hold" at GBX 5,100 ($67.69) and Berenberg Bank raising their target to GBX 5,750 ($76.32) with a "buy" rating. The company reported GBX 80.20 ($1.06) EPS for the last quarter and has a market cap of £7.14 billion. Insider activity includes a purchase of 44 shares by Katie Bickerstaffe.

Diploma (LON:DPLM) Shares Cross Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average   - Here's Why

** Shares of British technical products and service distributor Diploma up 7.9% at 5,275 pence, an all-time high** Stock is the top gainer on FTSE 100 CURRENCYCOM:UK100 index, which is up 0.3%** Co upgrades FY organic growth to 10% from 8%** Including session's moves, DPLM up ~23%, YTD

UK's Diploma hits record high after FY organic growth upgrade

Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) shares have crossed above their 200-day moving average, trading at GBX 4,942 ($67.14) with a market cap of £6.57 billion. The company reported earnings per share of GBX 80.20 ($1.09) for the last quarter and has a P/E ratio of 56.64. Insider Katie Bickerstaffe purchased shares at GBX 4,867 ($66.12). Analysts forecast an EPS of 163.80 for the current fiscal year, but Diploma is currently rated as a Hold by analysts, who suggest other stocks may be better investments.

Diploma (LON:DPLM) Stock Price Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average   - Time to Sell?

Diploma PLC announced that Norges Bank has crossed the threshold of 3.0078% voting rights in the company as of June 18, 2025. This marks an increase from the previous holding of 2.9864%. The notification was made on June 19, 2025, and the total number of voting rights held by Norges Bank is 403,575. The information was released through the RNS service of the London Stock Exchange.

REG - Diploma PLC - Holding(s) in Company

Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) stock has surpassed its 200-day moving average, trading at GBX 4,692 ($63.33) with a market cap of £6.26 billion. The company reported earnings of GBX 80.20 ($1.08) per share for the last quarter and has a PE ratio of 53.93. Insider transactions include purchases by Katie Bickerstaffe and Ian El-Mokadem. Analysts expect an EPS of 163.80 for the current fiscal year, but Diploma holds a Hold rating among analysts, with suggestions to consider other stocks instead.