Capita plc (LON:CPI) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Capita plc (LON:CPI) has received a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the six analysts that are covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company. The average 1-year target price among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is GBX 408.20.

CPI has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Canaccord Genuity Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 750 target price on shares of Capita in a research report on Wednesday. Shore Capital Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Capita in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Berenberg Bank reduced their price objective on Capita from GBX 330 to GBX 270 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. Peel Hunt restated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 311 target price on shares of Capita in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “hold” rating and set a GBX 260 price target on shares of Capita in a research report on Wednesday.

Capita News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Capita this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Capita won a £425 million extension to its contract with Transport for London, strengthening revenue visibility and demonstrating continued demand for its business-process and public-sector services. Capita wins £425 million Transport for London contract extension
• Positive Sentiment: Management reported strategic progress and an expanding contract pipeline in the first half of 2026, suggesting potential support for future growth despite near-term cost pressures. Capita expands contract pipeline
• Positive Sentiment: Canaccord Genuity reaffirmed its “buy” rating with a GBX 750 target, while Peel Hunt also maintained “buy” at GBX 311, indicating some analysts see substantial upside if Capita executes on its pipeline. Broker rating updates
• Neutral Sentiment: Deutsche Bank maintained a “hold” rating and set a GBX 260 target, implying limited near-term upside and a cautious view on execution and profitability. Deutsche Bank rating update
• Negative Sentiment: Berenberg cut its target from GBX 330 to GBX 270 and moved to a “hold” rating, signaling reduced confidence in Capita’s valuation outlook. Berenberg rating update
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly results showed GBX 13.38 earnings per share, but pension scheme costs weighed on profits. Capita continues to report a negative net margin of 7.45% and negative return on equity of 142.88%, highlighting significant financial weaknesses. Capita profits hit by pension scheme costs

Capita Trading Up 0.4%

CPI stock opened at GBX 253.50 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of £303.64 million, a PE ratio of -1.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.18 and a beta of 0.87. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1,526.79, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a current ratio of 0.54. Capita has a one year low of GBX 215 and a one year high of GBX 416. The company’s 50 day moving average price is GBX 298.50 and its two-hundred day moving average price is GBX 314.60.

Capita (LON:CPI) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported GBX 13.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Capita had a negative net margin of 7.45% and a negative return on equity of 142.88%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Daniel Wosner bought 20,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 28th. The shares were purchased at an average price of GBX 404 per share, for a total transaction of £80,800. Also, insider Georgina Harvey sold 400 shares of Capita stock in a transaction on Monday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of GBX 340, for a total transaction of £1,360. In the last three months, insiders bought 27,410 shares of company stock worth $10,897,189. 5.34% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

About Capita

Capita is a modern outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences. Operating across 8 countries, Capita’s colleagues support primarily UK and European clients with people-based services underpinned by market-leading technology. We play an integral role in society – our work matters to the lives of the millions of people who rely on us every day.