NYSE:LXFR Luxfer (LXFR) Stock Price, News & Analysis $7.72 -0.09 (-1.15%) (As of 02/9/2024 08:56 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$7.68▼$7.8250-Day Range$7.67▼$9.3752-Week Range$7.59▼$17.15Volume130,800 shsAverage Volume212,504 shsMarket Capitalization$207.44 millionP/E Ratio36.76Dividend Yield6.74%Price Target$25.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Luxfer alerts: Email Address Luxfer MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside223.8% Upside$25.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.75% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$10,152 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth-40.00%From $0.45 to $0.27 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.03 out of 5 starsIndustrial Products Sector106th out of 177 stocksIndustrial Inorganic Chemicals Industry5th out of 10 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLuxfer has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $25.00, Luxfer has a forecasted upside of 223.8% from its current price of $7.72.Amount of Analyst CoverageLuxfer has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.75% of the float of Luxfer has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLuxfer has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Luxfer has recently increased by 155.07%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipLuxfer is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.74%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthLuxfer does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Luxfer is 247.62%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, Luxfer will have a dividend payout ratio of 192.59% in the coming year. This indicates that Luxfer may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for LXFR. Previous Next 1.1 News and Social Media Coverage Search Interest1 people have searched for LXFR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Luxfer to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Luxfer insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $10,152.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.60% of the stock of Luxfer is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions95.03% of the stock of Luxfer is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Luxfer are expected to decrease by -40.00% in the coming year, from $0.45 to $0.27 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Luxfer is 36.76, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 115.74.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Luxfer is 36.76, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrial Products sector average P/E ratio of about 16.76.Price to Earnings Growth RatioLuxfer has a PEG Ratio of 4.08. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLuxfer has a P/B Ratio of 1.00. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Luxfer Stock (NYSE:LXFR)Luxfer Holdings PLC, together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and supplies high-performance materials, components, and high-pressure gas containment devices for defense and emergency response, healthcare, transportation, and general industrial end-market applications. It operates in two segments, Elektron and Gas Cylinders. The Elektron segment focuses on specialty materials based primarily on magnesium and zirconium. This segment also provides magnesium alloys for use in variety of industries; magnesium powders for use in countermeasure flares, as well as heater meals; photoengraving plates for graphic arts; and zirconium-based materials and oxides used as catalysts and in the manufacture of advanced ceramics, fiber-optic fuel cells, pharmaceuticals, and other performance products. The Gas Cylinders segment manufactures and markets specialized products using carbon composites and aluminum alloys, including pressurized cylinders for use in various applications comprising self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for firefighters, containment of oxygen, and other medical gases for healthcare, alternative fuel vehicles, and general industrial applications. Luxfer Holdings PLC has operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, rest of Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Read More LXFR Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LXFR Stock News HeadlinesJanuary 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIt Might Not Be A Great Idea To Buy Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE:LXFR) For Its Next DividendJanuary 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLuxfer Holdings (NYSE:LXFR) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.13February 12, 2024 | The Oxford Club (Ad)One company did the impossible with AIIt is the first company in the world to bring an AI-designed drug to clinical trials. It is now working with some of the biggest companies in the world to develop other treatments and is less than $10 today… but Wall Street has been moving in quickly buying up millions of shares.November 23, 2023 | seekingalpha.comLuxfer Holdings: Price Decline Justified, Risks May Keep Prices Low For LongerNovember 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in Luxfer Holdings (NYSE:LXFR) have unfortunately lost 59% over the last five yearsOctober 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLuxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE:LXFR) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptOctober 25, 2023 | msn.comLuxfer (LXFR) Matches Q3 Earnings EstimatesOctober 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLuxfer Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results; Initiates Strategic ReviewFebruary 12, 2024 | The Oxford Club (Ad)One company did the impossible with AIIt is the first company in the world to bring an AI-designed drug to clinical trials. It is now working with some of the biggest companies in the world to develop other treatments and is less than $10 today… but Wall Street has been moving in quickly buying up millions of shares.October 24, 2023 | benzinga.comLuxfer Holdings's Earnings: A PreviewOctober 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEstimating The Fair Value Of Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE:LXFR)October 12, 2023 | msn.comParaZero, Momentus, ShiftPixy, Luxfer among industrial moversOctober 11, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comLuxfer Sees Q3 Results Well Below Expectations, To Axe Jobs; Stock Down Over 14% In Pre-marketOctober 11, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comWhy Engineered Advanced Materials Producer Luxfer Shares Are Dipping TodayOctober 11, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comLuxfer Holdings Sinks As Co. Sees Q3, Full-year Results Below Its ExpectationsOctober 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLuxfer Announces Date of Third Quarter 2023 Earnings ReleaseOctober 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLuxfer Announces Preliminary Third Quarter ResultsOctober 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLuxfer Holdings (NYSE:LXFR) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.13August 1, 2023 | msn.comLuxfer Holdings: At A Great Entry Point With A Solid 4%+ DividendJuly 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAt US$12.64, Is Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE:LXFR) Worth Looking At Closely?July 26, 2023 | forbes.comPortfolio Change: One Stock To Sell, July 26July 25, 2023 | msn.comLuxfer (LXFR) Lags Q2 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesJuly 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLuxfer Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial ResultsJuly 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLuxfer Announces Date of Second Quarter 2023 Earnings ReleaseJuly 5, 2023 | fool.comLuxfer Plc (NYSE: LXFR)July 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPleasing Signs As A Number Of Insiders Buy Luxfer Holdings StockMay 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWill Weakness in Luxfer Holdings PLC's (NYSE:LXFR) Stock Prove Temporary Given Strong Fundamentals?See More Headlines Receive LXFR Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Luxfer and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings10/24/2021Ex-Dividend for 2/7 Dividend1/18/2024Dividend Payable2/07/2024Today2/11/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)2/27/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorIndustrial Products Industry Industrial inorganic chemicals Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:LXFR CUSIPN/A CIK1096056 Webwww.luxfer.com Phone(414) 269-2419FaxN/AEmployees1,350Year Founded1898Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$25.00 High Stock Price Target$25.00 Low Stock Price Target$25.00 Potential Upside/Downside+223.8%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.21 Trailing P/E Ratio36.76 Forward P/E Ratio17.16 P/E Growth4.08Net Income$26.90 million Net Margins1.39% Pretax Margin2.54% Return on Equity9.56% Return on Assets4.92% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.38 Current Ratio2.37 Quick Ratio1.00 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$423.40 million Price / Sales0.49 Cash Flow$1.82 per share Price / Cash Flow4.24 Book Value$7.70 per share Price / Book1.00Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares26,870,000Free Float26,441,000Market Cap$207.44 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.80 Social Links Investing Strategies To Help Grow Your Retirement IncomeNeed to stretch out your 401K or Roth IRA plan? Use these time-tested investing strategies to grow the monthly retirement income that your stock portfolio generates.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Andrew William John Butcher (Age 56)CEO & Executive Director Comp: $805.27kMr. Stephen M. D. Webster (Age 52)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $338.27kMr. Graham D. Wardlow (Age 56)Managing Director of Luxfer MEL Technologies Comp: $537.74kKevin C. GrantVice President of Investor Relations & Business DevelopmentMs. Megan Elizabeth Glise (Age 31)General Counsel & Company Secretary Cassandra StanfordCommunications SpecialistMr. Howard Ioan Mead (Age 39)VP & GM of Luxfer Gas Cylinders - Composite Mr. Mark James Lawday (Age 44)VP & GM of Luxfer Gas Cylinders - Europe More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsTrinseoNYSE:TSEDesktop MetalNYSE:DMTwin DiscNASDAQ:TWINEos Energy EnterprisesNASDAQ:EOSENNNASDAQ:NNBRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsTrexquant Investment LPBought 82,363 shares on 2/9/2024Ownership: 0.307%Dynamic Technology Lab Private LtdBought 14,623 shares on 2/9/2024Ownership: 0.054%Oxford Asset Management LLPBought 12,588 shares on 2/9/2024Ownership: 0.047%First Eagle Investment Management LLCSold 10,109 shares on 2/8/2024Ownership: 0.858%Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd.Bought 36,440 shares on 2/8/2024Ownership: 0.279%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions LXFR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Luxfer stock right now? 1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Luxfer in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" LXFR shares. View LXFR analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Luxfer's stock price target for 2024? 1 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Luxfer's shares. Their LXFR share price targets range from $25.00 to $25.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $25.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 223.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for LXFR or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have LXFR shares performed in 2024? Luxfer's stock was trading at $8.94 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, LXFR stock has decreased by 13.6% and is now trading at $7.72. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Luxfer? Luxfer saw a increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 198,700 shares, an increase of 155.1% from the December 31st total of 77,900 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 290,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.7 days. Approximately 0.8% of the company's shares are short sold. View Luxfer's Short Interest. When is Luxfer's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, February 27th 2024. View our LXFR earnings forecast. How were Luxfer's earnings last quarter? Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE:LXFR) issued its quarterly earnings results on Sunday, October, 24th. The industrial products company reported $0.25 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.26 by $0.01. The industrial products company earned $91.20 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $90.60 million. Luxfer had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.56% and a net margin of 1.39%. The company's revenue was up 17.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.22 earnings per share. How often does Luxfer pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Luxfer? Luxfer declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, January 9th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 19th will be paid a dividend of $0.13 per share on Wednesday, February 7th. This represents a $0.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.74%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 18th. Read our dividend analysis for LXFR. Is Luxfer a good dividend stock? Luxfer (NYSE:LXFR) pays an annual dividend of $0.52 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.74%. LXFR has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 247.62%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, LXFR will have a dividend payout ratio of 192.59% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Read our dividend analysis for LXFR. What is Alok Maskara's approval rating as Luxfer's CEO? 3 employees have rated Luxfer Chief Executive Officer Alok Maskara on Glassdoor.com. Alok Maskara has an approval rating of 65% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Luxfer own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Luxfer investors own include AutoNation (AN), AT&T (T), Aerogrow International (AERO), Main Street Capital (MAIN), AbbVie (ABBV), Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP), CenterPoint Energy (CNP), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) and General Motors (GM). Who are Luxfer's major shareholders? Luxfer's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.79%), First Eagle Investment Management LLC (0.86%), Trexquant Investment LP (0.31%), Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. (0.28%), Jump Financial LLC (0.14%) and BNP Paribas Financial Markets (0.11%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew Butcher, David Landless, Graham Wardlow, James Gardella, Lisa G Trimberger, Mark Chivers, Patrick K Mullen and Stephen Webster. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Luxfer? Shares of LXFR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does Luxfer have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Luxfer: BA Holdings Inc. U.S., Biggleswick Limited, Dynetek, Lumina Trustee Limited, Luxfer Australia PTY Limited, Luxfer Canada Limited, Luxfer Gas Cylinders (Shanghai) Co. Limited, Luxfer Gas Cylinders China Holdings Limited, Luxfer Gas Cylinders Limited, Luxfer Gas Cylinders S.A.S., Luxfer Germany GmBH, Luxfer Group 2000 Limited, Luxfer Group Limited, Luxfer Group Services Limited, Luxfer Group UK Pension Trustee Limited, Luxfer Inc., Luxfer Magtech Inc., Luxfer Magtech International Limited, Luxfer Overseas Holdings Limited, Luxfer-GTM Technologies LLC, MEL Chemicals Inc., Magnesium Elektron Limited, Magnesium Elektron North America Inc., Neo Performance Materials, Niagra Metallurgical Products Limited, Reade Manufacturing Inc., Revere Graphics Worldwide, Structural Composites Industries LLC, and Structural Composites Industries LLC.Read More This page (NYSE:LXFR) was last updated on 2/12/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. 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