Pinewood Technologies Group (LON:PINE) Trading Down 32.9% – Here’s What Happened

Pinewood Technologies Group PLC (LON:PINE) dropped 32.9% during mid-day trading on Monday . The stock traded as low as GBX 291 and last traded at GBX 293. Approximately 7,797,813 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 319% from the average daily volume of 1,860,173 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 436.50.

Key Pinewood Technologies Group News

Here are the key news stories impacting Pinewood Technologies Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Several directors and executives bought shares on Feb 16–17, signalling management confidence and providing a potential support level after the sell‑off. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Non‑executive directors and the CFO publicly increased their stakes (multiple filings reported), reinforcing the insider conviction narrative. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: The board has issued statements that the company remains confident in its strategy and outlook despite the aborted bid — reassuring but it does not replace the lost takeover premium. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Broker notes and market commentary are circulating (coverage includes Pinewood in broker tips), which can affect short‑term flows but so far reflect mixed views post‑bid. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Apax Partners withdrew its ~£575m bid, citing a sharp re‑rating driven by AI‑related valuation concerns; loss of that takeover premium is the primary reason for the stock’s large decline. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Wider AI sector volatility and investor fears about future earnings/valuations exacerbated selling pressure and scuppered the deal — analysts and press link the retreat to AI re‑rating. Read More.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Berenberg Bank boosted their target price on Pinewood Technologies Group from GBX 700 to GBX 725 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of GBX 725.

Pinewood Technologies Group Stock Performance

The firm’s 50 day moving average price is GBX 379.01 and its 200-day moving average price is GBX 415.40. The firm has a market capitalization of £345.09 million, a PE ratio of 4.83 and a beta of 0.56.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Brian Small bought 6,600 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was bought at an average price of GBX 296 per share, with a total value of £19,536. Also, insider Oliver Mann acquired 25,045 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 16th. The shares were bought at an average cost of GBX 307 per share, with a total value of £76,888.15. Over the last 90 days, insiders have acquired 64,957 shares of company stock worth $20,349,448. Company insiders own 47.43% of the company’s stock.

Pinewood Technologies Group Company Profile

Pendragon PLC is one of the UK’s leading automotive retailers with over 120 locations selling new and used vehicles alongside expert aftercare services.

Operating in the UK under the brands of Evans Halshaw, Stratstone and CarStore the Group also has additional businesses including Pinewood for dealership management systems, Pendragon Vehicle Management for fleet and leasing and Quickco for wholesale vehicle parts.

Please visit www.pendragonplc.com where Pendragon discloses additional information about the company, its business and its results of operations.