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Diploma PLC

Brooke Maintains Modest Buy Rating on Capita plc and Others

Diploma PLC Major Shareholding Changes and Buy Rating

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Diploma PLC's stock price has crossed above its two hundred day moving average, trading as high as GBX 5,520. Analysts have given mixed ratings, with a consensus of "Moderate Buy" and a target price of GBX 5,605.71. The stock has a market cap of £7.34 billion and a P/E ratio of 44.09. Insider Geraldine Huse recently purchased 750 shares. Despite the "Moderate Buy" rating, some analysts suggest other stocks may be better investments.

Market Beat

Diploma (LON:DPLM) Share Price Crosses Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average   - Time to Sell?

Kepler Capital analyst Dylan Jones maintained a Buy rating on Diploma (DPLM) with a price target of p5,730.00. The stock closed at p5,210.00, and has a consensus price target of p5,925.71, indicating a 13.74% upside. Berenberg Bank also reiterated a Buy rating with a p6,350.00 target. Jones is a 5-star analyst with a 28.7% average return and 86.67% success rate.

Tip Ranks

Kepler Capital  Remains a Buy on Diploma (DPLM)

Diploma PLC announced that Non-Executive Director Geraldine Huse purchased 750 shares, increasing her total to 3,191. This transaction on the London Stock Exchange aligns with UK Market Abuse Regulation, indicating leadership confidence in the company's future. Analysts rate GB:DPLM stock as a Buy with a £6200.00 price target, while TipRanks' AI Analyst views it as Outperform, noting strong financial performance and bullish momentum despite valuation concerns.

Diploma PLC Director Increases Shareholding

Diploma PLC announced that CEO Johnny Thomson and Acting CFO Wilson Ng exercised their share awards under the 2020 Performance Share Plan. The shares, granted in 2023 and 2022, vested after meeting performance conditions over three years. They sold shares to cover tax and national insurance. The transactions occurred on 18 November 2025, outside a trading venue, at £52.59 per share. This announcement complies with UK Market Abuse Regulation.

London Stock Exchange

REG - Diploma PLC - Director/PDMR Shareholding

** Shares of technical products & service distributor Diploma up 2% at 5,370p ** Co reports annual organic revenue growth of 11%, ahead of expectations of 10%, as per Jefferies** Co expects FY26 annual organic revenue growth of 6%** Jefferies analysts call results "solid", say outlook for moderating growth as expected** YTD, DPLM stock has risen ~25%

Reuters

UK's Diploma rises as annual organic revenue growth beats estimates

Diploma PLC :DIPLOMA PLC - PRELIMINARY RESULTSDIPLOMA FY REVENUE GBP 1,524.5 MILLION VS. IBES ESTIMATE GBP 1,505 MILLIONDIPLOMA PLC OUTLOOK FY26 ORGANIC REVENUE GROWTH OF 6%DIPLOMA PLC OUTLOOK FY26 MAINTAINING OPERATING MARGIN AT C.22.5%

Diploma Reports Outlook FY26 Organic Revenue Growth Of 6%

Diploma PLC reported strong preliminary results for the year ended 30 September 2025, with revenue up 12% to £1,524.5m and adjusted operating profit up 20% to £342.7m. Organic revenue growth was 11%, and adjusted earnings per share increased by 21%. The company announced a final dividend of 44.1p per share, subject to shareholder approval. CEO Johnny Thomson highlighted the company's momentum and acquisition pipeline, with six deals since Q4. FY26 guidance includes 6% organic revenue growth and a 22.5% operating margin.

REG - Diploma PLC - Preliminary Results

REG - Diploma PLC - Issue of Shares & Total Voting Rights

REG - Diploma PLC - Issue of Shares & Total Voting Rights

Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) reached a new 52-week high of GBX 5,640 ($75.18) on Friday, closing at GBX 5,625 ($74.98). Analysts have mixed ratings, with three recommending a Buy and three a Hold. Shore Capital set a target price of GBX 5,100, while Berenberg Bank raised its target to GBX 6,350. Diploma has a market cap of £7.54 billion, a P/E ratio of 45.23, and a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with a target of GBX 5,365. Despite its high rating, it was not listed among top analysts' preferred stocks.

Diploma (LON:DPLM) Sets New 1-Year High  - Should You Buy?

Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) shares surpassed their 200-day moving average of GBX 4,870.30, trading as high as GBX 5,500. Analysts have mixed ratings, with Royal Bank of Canada upgrading the stock to "outperform" and raising the price target to GBX 6,000. The stock has a market cap of £7.30 billion, a PE ratio of 43.85, and an average rating of "Moderate Buy" with a price target of GBX 5,365. Despite this, it was not listed among the top five stocks recommended by analysts.

Diploma (LON:DPLM) Stock Passes Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average   - Here's Why

Vermeulen covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as Experian, Diploma, and Travis Perkins. According to TipRanks, Vermeulen has an average return of 1.0% and a 46.79% success rate on recommended stocks. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Diploma with a p5,641.57 average price target, a 6.14% upside from current levels. In a report released on October 3, RBC Capital also upgraded the stock to a Buy with a p6,000.00 price target.

Morgan Stanley Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Diploma (DPLM)

Diploma PLC announces that CEO Johnny Thomson has been appointed to a non-executive advisory role at TDR Capital LLP and will join the Strategic Committee of TDR's portfolio company, Applus+.

REG - Diploma PLC - Director Declaration

According to TipRanks, Brooke is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 1.3% and a 47.66% success rate. Brooke covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as Capita plc, Diploma, and Travis Perkins. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Diploma with a p5,317.00 average price target.

Positive Report for Diploma (DPLM) from RBC Capital

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Securities analysts have updated their ratings and price targets for several European companies. Notable changes include Jefferies downgrading Ashtead Group to hold and raising ISS's target price to DKK 240. Berenberg increased Diploma's target price to 6350p and Halma's to 3750p. Other companies like Adecco, Amrize, and Buzzi also saw target price adjustments. Overall, the report highlights various analysts' actions on European stocks, reflecting a mix of upgrades and downgrades across the sector.

Ashtead Group plc

ASHTEAD GROUP SPON ADS EACH REP 4 ORD SHS

EUROPE RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Ashtead Group, Diploma, ISS

Diploma PLC :DIPLOMA PLC - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER UPDATEDIPLOMA PLC: CHRIS DAVIES, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, HAS RESIGNED FROM HIS ROLEDIPLOMA PLC: GUIDANCE FOR FY25 IS UNCHANGEDDIPLOMA PLC: WILSON NG, GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER, APPOINTED ACTING GROUP CFO