Berenberg Bank Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Capita (LON:CPI) Stock Price

Capita (LON:CPI) had its target price decreased by equities research analysts at Berenberg Bank from GBX 330 to GBX 270 in a research note issued on Wednesday,Digital Look reports. The brokerage presently has a “hold” rating on the stock. Berenberg Bank’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 4.20% from the company’s previous close.

Other equities analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. Peel Hunt reissued a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 311 price objective on shares of Capita in a report on Tuesday. Canaccord Genuity Group dropped their target price on Capita from GBX 900 to GBX 750 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Shore Capital Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Capita in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of GBX 420.20.

Capita Trading Up 2.8%

LON CPI opened at GBX 259.13 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of £310.38 million, a PE ratio of -1.80, a P/E/G ratio of 0.18 and a beta of 0.87. The company has a fifty day moving average of GBX 301.31 and a 200 day moving average of GBX 315.60. Capita has a 1 year low of GBX 215 and a 1 year high of GBX 416. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1,526.79, a current ratio of 0.54 and a quick ratio of 0.53.

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

Insider Activity at Capita

In related news, insider Adolfo Hernandez purchased 2,763 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 29th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of GBX 405 per share, with a total value of £11,190.15. Also, insider Pablo Andres acquired 1,767 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 29th. The stock was purchased at an average price of GBX 402 per share, for a total transaction of £7,103.34. Insiders acquired 27,410 shares of company stock worth $10,897,189 over the last three months. Company insiders own 5.34% of the company’s stock.

Capita News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Capita this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Capita reported continued strategic progress in the first half of 2026, including growth in its contract pipeline. This supports the company’s efforts to build more predictable future revenue. Capita boosts contract pipeline but profits hit by pension scheme costs
• Positive Sentiment: Capita secured a £424.6 million renewal for Transport for London’s road-charging services, providing important long-term revenue visibility and reinforcing its position in public-sector outsourcing. Capita secures £424.6 million TfL contract renewal
• Positive Sentiment: Peel Hunt reaffirmed its “buy” rating and set a GBX 311 price target, indicating that the broker sees potential recovery from current depressed levels if Capita delivers on its operational plans. Broker ratings
• Neutral Sentiment: Independent non-executive director Neelam Dhawan is stepping down to focus on other business commitments. The change may attract some governance attention but does not, by itself, alter Capita’s operating outlook. Neelam Dhawan steps down
• Negative Sentiment: Capita’s first-half results highlighted pressure on earnings from pension-scheme costs. The company reported quarterly EPS of GBX 13.38, but its net margin remained negative at 7.45% and return on equity was negative at 142.88%, underscoring ongoing profitability concerns. Capita first-half results
• Negative Sentiment: The earnings call described relatively resilient performance in parts of the business but a drag from Capita Public Service Solutions (CSPS). That mixed trading update, combined with Capita’s high leverage and weak liquidity ratios, likely outweighed the contract wins in investor sentiment. Capita earnings call: resilience versus CSPS drag

Capita Company Profile

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.