Sky
SKY: 992.13 -28.00 (▼2.80%)
| Bid Price | 972.00 | High Price | 1,038.07 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ask Price | 975.00 | Low Price | 972.00 |
| Open Price | 983.50 | Spread | 0.31% |
| Prev Close | 972.00 | Volume | 38,694,729.00 |
Sky Share Price Chart
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Sky Share Price Information
| Name | Sky | Epic | SKY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Media | ISIN | GB0001411924 |
| Activites | Sky plc (formerly British Sky Broadcasting plc) is Europe’s leading entertainment company. The group serves 20 million customers across five countries: Italy, Germany, Austria, the UK and Ireland. It offers the best and broadest range of content, deliver market-leading customer service and use innovative new technology to give customers a better TV experience, whenever and wherever they choose. | Security Type | Equity |
Key numbers
| Latest Share Price (p) | 972.00 | Net Gearing (%) | 67.96 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap (£m) | 13,571.64 | Gross Gearing (%) | 80.24 |
| Shares in issue (m) | 1,719.02 | Debt Ratio | 73.70 |
| P/E Ratio | 20.24 | Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 0.69 |
| Divs per share (p) | 33.50 | Assets / Equity Ratio | 5.06 |
| Dividend Yield (%) | 4.24 | Price to book value | 3.94 |
| Dividend Cover | 1.93 | SROCE (%) | 5.75 |
| Earning per share (p) | 39.00 | EPS Growth (%) | -66.32 |
| 52-week high / low (p) | 1,134.00 / 719.50 | DPS Growth (%) | 2.13 |
Sky Broker Views
| Date | Broker | Rec. | Price | Old target price | New target price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec | Numis | Buy | 992.13 | 1250.00 | 1250.00 | Reiterates |
| 12 Dec | Shore Capital | Hold | 992.13 | Reiterates | ||
| 12 Dec | Macquarie | Outperform | 992.13 | 1400.00 | 1400.00 | Reiterates |
| 01 Dec | Goldman Sachs | Buy | 992.13 | Reiterates | ||
| 01 Dec | JP Morgan Cazenove | Neutral | 992.13 | Reiterates |
Sky Director Deals
| Date | Director | Type | Volume / Price | Trade Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2016 | Andy Sukawaty | Buy | 126 @ 761.50p | £959.49 |
| 25 Nov 2016 | Tracy Clarke | Buy | 82 @ 761.50p | £624.43 |
| 25 Nov 2016 | Matthieu Pigasse | Buy | 130 @ 761.50p | £989.95 |
| 25 Nov 2016 | Martin Gilbert | Buy | 132 @ 761.50p | £1,005.18 |
| 27 Oct 2016 | Andy Sukawaty | Buy | 120 @ 799.00p | £958.80 |
| 27 Oct 2016 | Tracy Clarke | Buy | 77 @ 799.00p | £615.23 |
| 27 Oct 2016 | Matthieu Pigasse | Buy | 125 @ 799.00p | £998.75 |
| 27 Oct 2016 | Martin Gilbert | Buy | 127 @ 799.00p | £1,014.73 |
| 25 Oct 2016 | Adine Grate | Buy | 20200 @ 816.00p | £164,832.00 |
| 27 Sep 2016 | Andy Sukawaty | Buy | 114 @ 842.00p | £959.88 |
| 27 Sep 2016 | Dave Lewis | Buy | 337 @ 842.00p | £2,837.54 |
| 27 Sep 2016 | Tracy Clarke | Buy | 74 @ 842.00p | £623.08 |
| 27 Sep 2016 | Matthieu Pigasse | Buy | 118 @ 842.00p | £993.56 |
| 27 Sep 2016 | Martin Gilbert | Buy | 120 @ 842.00p | £1,010.40 |
| 31 Aug 2016 | Andrew Griffith | Sale Post-Exercise | 74249 @ 860.15p | £638,653.52 |
| 31 Aug 2016 | Andrew Griffith | Exercise | 74249 @ 0.00p | £0.00 |
| 31 Aug 2016 | Jeremy Darroch | Sale Post-Exercise | 162794 @ 860.15p | £1,400,272.59 |
| 31 Aug 2016 | Jeremy Darroch | Exercise | 162794 @ 0.00p | £0.00 |
| 31 Aug 2016 | Andrew Griffith | Buy | 29178 @ 863.91p | £252,071.66 |
| 31 Aug 2016 | Jeremy Darroch | Buy | 61793 @ 863.91p | £533,835.91 |
| 26 Aug 2016 | Andy Sukawaty | Buy | 114 @ 870.50p | £992.37 |
| 26 Aug 2016 | Dave Lewis | Buy | 334 @ 870.50p | £2,907.47 |
| 26 Aug 2016 | Tracy Clarke | Buy | 74 @ 870.50p | £644.17 |
| 26 Aug 2016 | Matthieu Pigasse | Buy | 117 @ 870.50p | £1,018.49 |
| 26 Aug 2016 | Martin Gilbert | Buy | 119 @ 870.50p | £1,035.90 |
| 27 Jul 2016 | Andy Sukawaty | Buy | 105 @ 887.50p | £931.88 |
| 27 Jul 2016 | Dave Lewis | Buy | 312 @ 887.50p | £2,769.00 |
| 27 Jul 2016 | Tracy Clarke | Buy | 69 @ 887.50p | £612.38 |
| 27 Jul 2016 | Matthieu Pigasse | Buy | 109 @ 887.50p | £967.38 |
| 27 Jul 2016 | Martin Gilbert | Buy | 111 @ 887.50p | £985.13 |
| 27 Jun 2016 | Andy Sukawaty | Buy | 114 @ 824.00p | £939.36 |
| 27 Jun 2016 | Dave Lewis | Buy | 336 @ 824.00p | £2,768.64 |
| 27 Jun 2016 | Tracy Clarke | Buy | 73 @ 824.00p | £601.52 |
| 27 Jun 2016 | Matthieu Pigasse | Buy | 118 @ 824.00p | £972.32 |
| 27 Jun 2016 | Martin Gilbert | Buy | 119 @ 824.00p | £980.56 |
Sky Company News
FTSE boosted by utilities, miners and M&A;
The FTSE 100 was 0.3% higher as United Utilities (UU.) rose by 1.5%. Miners Fresnillo (FRES) and Antofagasta (ANTO) supported the blue chip index with gains of up to 1.3%.
There were a flurry of last-minute corporate updates, notably from Sky (SKY) and AstraZeneca (AZN).
Imperial Brands (IMB) was also a key blue chip mover, rising 1.9%.
West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced 1% to $51.34 and Brent crude oil nudged 0.3% to $54 per barrel, respectively.
Gold slumped 0.8% to $1,160 per ounce and copper gained 1.3% to $5,842 per tonne.
FTSE 100 RISERS AND FALLERS
Pay TV giant Sky (SKY) has received a takeover approach from 21st Century Fox of £10.75 per share in cash, causing its share price to rocket 26.7% higher to £10.
AstraZeneca (AZN) received a boost after the US Food and Drug Administration accepted the first Biologics License Application for durvalumab, a PD-L1 human monoclonal antibody.
Communication services group WPP (WPP) reported its operating PR firm Burson-Marsteller acquired a minority stake in its Kenyan affiliate, Engage Burson-Marsteller.
FTSE 250 RISERS AND FALLERS
Home credit business International Personal Finance (IPF) crashed 43.5% after the Polish government proposed to further crack down on how much lenders can charge.
Specialist publisher Euromoney Institutional Investor (ERM) fell 6.2% to £10.50 as parent Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) confirmed plans to put 32.3 million shares in the business up for sale at 975p. DMGT said it wants to reduce its stake from 67% to 49% for £315m.
Trading platforms CMC Markets (CMCX) and IG (IGG) tumbled into negative territory after a possible ban on selling contract for difference products to retail customers was announced yesterday. The ban may be enforced if people can lose more money than they have in their account.
Landscaping products manufacturer Marshalls (MSLH) revealed a flat order book for domestic installers at the end of October, prompting a 6.3% decline in the stock.
Textile service business Berendsen (BRSN) announced its UK Cleanroom business is under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority, in relation to agreements with a joint venture in 2012.
SMALL CAP RISERS AND FALLERS
Financial services provider Fairpoint (FRP) issued a profit warning for the full year as trading in legal services were lower in November and expected to remain lower this month. The stock plummeted 61% to 20.5p.
Shares in Northacre (NTA) nudged 5% lower following an initial rise, after announcing it intends to seek shareholder approval to stop trading on AIM.
Medical device company Creo Medical (CREO) got a shot in the arm on its first day of trading on AIM, as the stock gained approximately 5% to 80p.
The oldest fruit brand in the world Fyffes (FFY) bloomed 44.4% to 186p on a recommended cash offer of €2.23 (189p) per share from Japanese conglomerate the Sumitomo Corporation.
Market researcher Brainjuicer (BJU) delivered good news to investors as full year profit is expected to be ahead of expectations due to stronger trading and the weak pound.
Photo booth operator Photo-Me International (PHTM) hiked its dividend by a fifth to 3.09p per share as pre-tax profit rose by a fifth from £25.8m to £31m.
Premier African Minerals (PREM) decided not to exercise its option to acquire up to 30% in Casa Mining, boosting the stock by 8%.
Information management software supplier Ideagen (IDEA) announced the acquisition of IPI Solutions for £5.54m.
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Director Deals – Sky Plc (SKY)
Andy Sukawaty, Non Executive Director, bought 126 shares in the company on the 25th November 2016 at a price of 761.50p. The Director now holds 3,887 shares representing 0.00% of the shares in issue.
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Director Deals – Sky Plc (SKY)
Tracy Clarke, Non Executive Director, bought 82 shares in the company on the 25th November 2016 at a price of 761.50p. The Director now holds 3,731 shares representing 0.00% of the shares in issue.
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Director Deals – Sky Plc (SKY)
Matthieu Pigasse, Non Executive Director, bought 130 shares in the company on the 25th November 2016 at a price of 761.50p. The Director now holds 7,016 shares representing 0.00% of the shares in issue.
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Director deals data provided by www.directorsholdings.com
Director Deals – Sky Plc (SKY)
Martin Gilbert, Non Executive Director, bought 132 shares in the company on the 25th November 2016 at a price of 761.50p. The Director now holds 6,955 shares representing 0.00% of the shares in issue.
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