Henderson shares cut to sell after rise to 'unjustified' premium

clock

Shares in Henderson Global Investors have been cut to a sell by analysts at Shore Capital after a dramatic surge in price this year left them trading well above their historic average.

In a note sent out ahead of their results later this week, Shore Capital cut its rating from a "hold" to a "sell" on the grounds that the company is likely to disappoint after such a good run. Shares had risen from 118p to 209p in the last 12 months, a gain of almost 80%, and Shore analysts Owen Jones and Gary Greenwood noted how year-to-date alone shares are up almost 60%. Shares have climbed following a number of positive updates from the group, initially in July when it delivered market-beating forecasts of profits of £100m, and then in August when it actually delivered profits of ...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Investment

Party politics: Why investors should celebrate AIM's 30th birthday, even if the government won't

Party politics: Why investors should celebrate AIM's 30th birthday, even if the government won't

AIM has helped 4,000 businesses raise £135bn since launch

Eustace Santa Barbara
clock 19 June 2025 • 4 min read
AIM at 30: Why advisers should take a fresh look at the UK's junior market

AIM at 30: Why advisers should take a fresh look at the UK's junior market

'We see AIM as a jewel in the crown with long-term appeal for the right clients'

Oliver Brown
clock 17 June 2025 • 4 min read
Taking the rough with the smooth: How to navigate global market volatility

Taking the rough with the smooth: How to navigate global market volatility

'Like investing, smoothing isn't one-size-fits-all'

James Tothill
clock 13 June 2025 • 4 min read