YouGov (LON:YOU) Price Target Cut to GBX 350 by Analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

YouGov (LON:YOU) had its price objective cut by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from GBX 370 to GBX 350 in a report issued on Wednesday, Marketbeat Ratings reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 117.39% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently commented on the company. Berenberg Bank started coverage on YouGov in a research report on Tuesday. They issued a “buy” rating and a GBX 395 target price on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on YouGov from GBX 380 to GBX 350 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 510 target price on shares of YouGov in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group began coverage on shares of YouGov in a report on Thursday, March 19th. They issued a “buy” rating and a GBX 450 target price for the company. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, YouGov has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of GBX 411.

YouGov Trading Up 4.7%

YouGov stock opened at GBX 161 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of £188.71 million, a P/E ratio of 14.25, a PEG ratio of 0.71 and a beta of 1.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 116.12, a current ratio of 0.64 and a quick ratio of 0.99. YouGov has a 1 year low of GBX 135.40 and a 1 year high of GBX 399. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is GBX 211.10 and its 200-day moving average price is GBX 250.87.

YouGov (LON:YOU) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March 24th. The company reported GBX 11.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. YouGov had a net margin of 3.45% and a return on equity of 7.20%. On average, equities analysts predict that YouGov will post 41.8853256 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Stephan Shakespeare acquired 65,616 shares of YouGov stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 24th. The shares were bought at an average cost of GBX 155 per share, with a total value of £101,704.80. Also, insider Ian Griffiths acquired 30,784 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 24th. The shares were bought at an average price of GBX 156 per share, for a total transaction of £48,023.04. Over the last quarter, insiders purchased 112,986 shares of company stock worth $18,472,430. Corporate insiders own 13.45% of the company’s stock.

More YouGov News

Here are the key news stories impacting YouGov this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Senior insiders increased holdings (Chair Ian Griffiths and CEO Stephan Shakespeare bought stock on March 24), signalling management confidence and providing a bullish signal to long-term investors. YouGov Chair and CEO Increase Holdings with Fresh Share Purchases
• Positive Sentiment: Berenberg initiated coverage with a “buy” rating and a GBX 395 price target, which can attract institutional buyers and supports medium‑term upside expectations. Broker Ratings (Digital Look)
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly results showed EPS of GBX 11.40 with thin net margins (~3.45%). Results are modest and consistent with a business reinvesting for growth — not an outright catalyst either way. YouGov Earnings / Marketbeat
• Neutral Sentiment: Research output remains visible — the Citi/YouGov survey showing a jump in UK inflation expectations underscores the value of YouGov’s data products but doesn’t directly change near‑term earnings. UK public inflation expectations surge in March, Citi/YouGov survey shows
• Negative Sentiment: YouGov warned of lower profits as investment in AI and related costs squeezes margins; that warning triggered the sharp negative market reaction today. UK pollster YouGov warns of lower profit, shares drop
• Negative Sentiment: Reports say YouGov is exploring a sale of a unit (including the Shopper business) to shore up finances — while a sale could raise cash, it also signals near‑term pressure and may reduce recurring revenue. UK pollster YouGov explores unit sale as AI investments squeeze profit
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage noting a potential quick flip of the Shopper unit (sold two years after acquisition) raises execution concerns and questions about the company’s M&A strategy. YouGov considers Shopper sale just two years after deal

About YouGov

YouGov is a global research data and analytics group. Our mission is to offer unparalleled insight into what the world really thinks and does. With operations in the Americas, Mainland Europe, UK and Asia Pacific, we have one of the world’s largest research networks.

Above all, YouGov is powered by reality. That stems from a unique panel of millions of registered members across 64 markets, encapsulating some 18 million shopping trips and millions of interconnected data points. Our unique approach to recruiting and engaging with our panel, combined with our state-of-the-art technology platforms, enables us to deliver real-world, real-time insights that lead to better decision-making and a competitive advantage for our clients.