JPMorgan Chase & Co. Cuts YouGov (LON:YOU) Price Target to GBX 350

YouGov (LON:YOU) had its price objective reduced by equities research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from GBX 380 to GBX 350 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, Marketbeat reports. The firm presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 117.39% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other research firms have also commented on YOU. Canaccord Genuity Group assumed coverage on shares of YouGov in a report on Thursday, March 19th. They issued a “buy” rating and a GBX 450 price target for the company. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 510 target price on shares of YouGov in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Berenberg Bank assumed coverage on YouGov in a research note on Tuesday. They issued a “buy” rating and a GBX 395 target price for the company. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of GBX 411.

YouGov Stock Performance

YOU stock opened at GBX 161 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is GBX 211.10 and its 200 day simple moving average is GBX 250.87. YouGov has a 12-month low of GBX 135.40 and a 12-month high of GBX 399. The firm has a market cap of £188.71 million, a P/E ratio of 14.25, a P/E/G ratio of 0.71 and a beta of 1.40. The company has a current ratio of 0.64, a quick ratio of 0.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 116.12.

YouGov (LON:YOU) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 24th. The company reported GBX 11.40 EPS for the quarter. YouGov had a net margin of 3.45% and a return on equity of 7.20%. As a group, equities research analysts predict that YouGov will post 41.8853256 EPS for the current year.

Insider Transactions at YouGov

In other news, insider Ashley G. Martin purchased 16,586 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 11th. The stock was acquired at an average price of GBX 211 per share, for a total transaction of £34,996.46. Also, insider Ian Griffiths acquired 30,784 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 24th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of GBX 156 per share, for a total transaction of £48,023.04. Over the last quarter, insiders bought 112,986 shares of company stock worth $18,472,430. Insiders own 13.45% of the company’s stock.

Key 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.