Key Points
- Brian Small bought 6,600 shares of Pinewood (LON:PINE) on Feb 17 at GBX 296 each (total ~£19,536), adding to recent insider purchases.
- Several directors and executives also bought shares on Feb 16–17, signaling management confidence after the stock fell when Apax Partners withdrew its ~£575m takeover bid.
- Berenberg raised its target to GBX 725 and gave a "buy" rating; MarketBeat shows an average analyst rating of "Buy" and an average target of GBX 725.
Pinewood Technologies Group PLC (LON:PINE - Get Free Report) insider Brian Small bought 6,600 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was bought at an average price of GBX 296 per share, with a total value of £19,536.
Pinewood Technologies Group Stock Up 4.3%
LON:PINE opened at GBX 306.50 on Wednesday. Pinewood Technologies Group PLC has a 52 week low of GBX 284.50 and a 52 week high of GBX 575. The stock's fifty day moving average is GBX 379.01 and its two-hundred day moving average is GBX 415.40. The stock has a market capitalization of £350.88 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 4.91 and a beta of 0.56.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Separately, Berenberg Bank lifted their target price on Pinewood Technologies Group from GBX 700 to GBX 725 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of "Buy" and an average target price of GBX 725.
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Trending Headlines about Pinewood Technologies Group
Here are the key news stories impacting Pinewood Technologies Group this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Several directors and executives bought shares on Feb 16–17, signalling management confidence and providing a potential support level after the sell‑off. Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: Non‑executive directors and the CFO publicly increased their stakes (multiple filings reported), reinforcing the insider conviction narrative. Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: The board has issued statements that the company remains confident in its strategy and outlook despite the aborted bid — reassuring but it does not replace the lost takeover premium. Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: Broker notes and market commentary are circulating (coverage includes Pinewood in broker tips), which can affect short‑term flows but so far reflect mixed views post‑bid. Read More.
- Negative Sentiment: Apax Partners withdrew its ~£575m bid, citing a sharp re‑rating driven by AI‑related valuation concerns; loss of that takeover premium is the primary reason for the stock’s large decline. Read More.
- Negative Sentiment: Wider AI sector volatility and investor fears about future earnings/valuations exacerbated selling pressure and scuppered the deal — analysts and press link the retreat to AI re‑rating. Read More.
Pinewood Technologies Group Company Profile
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Pendragon PLC is one of the UK's leading automotive retailers with over 120 locations selling new and used vehicles alongside expert aftercare services.
Operating in the UK under the brands of Evans Halshaw, Stratstone and CarStore the Group also has additional businesses including Pinewood for dealership management systems, Pendragon Vehicle Management for fleet and leasing and Quickco for wholesale vehicle parts.
Please visit www.pendragonplc.com where Pendragon discloses additional information about the company, its business and its results of operations.
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