YouGov (LON:YOU) Research Coverage Started at Canaccord Genuity Group

Canaccord Genuity Group assumed coverage on shares of YouGov (LON:YOU) in a research note released on Thursday morning, Marketbeat.com reports. The firm issued a buy rating and a GBX 450 price objective on the stock.

YOU has been the subject of a number of other reports. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 510 target price on shares of YouGov in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on shares of YouGov from GBX 385 to GBX 380 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, January 12th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of GBX 475.60.

YouGov Price Performance

YOU opened at GBX 181 on Thursday. YouGov has a 12-month low of GBX 174.80 and a 12-month high of GBX 399. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is GBX 214.31 and its 200 day moving average price is GBX 254.34. The firm has a market cap of £212.15 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.02, a PEG ratio of 0.71 and a beta of 1.40. The company has a current ratio of 0.64, a quick ratio of 0.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 116.12.

Insider Activity at YouGov

In other YouGov news, insider Ashley G. Martin bought 16,586 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 11th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of GBX 211 per share, for a total transaction of £34,996.46. Corporate insiders own 13.45% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about YouGov

Here are the key news stories impacting YouGov this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Canaccord Genuity initiated coverage with a “buy” rating and a GBX 450 price target — a clear analyst endorsement that can attract buyers and support the stock. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: YouGov’s polling is receiving major media coverage (U.S. approval and gas-price polling), reinforcing the firm’s reputation and visibility as a go‑to data provider — a commercial positive for recurring research revenue. Read More. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: YouGov published consumer research on rapid grocery delivery (high awareness but low usage), demonstrating ongoing commercial research output but with limited immediate revenue implication. Read More. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Nigel Farage publicly attacked YouGov over low polling figures, a reputational issue that can fuel political criticism of polling methods and potentially undermine client confidence or demand for certain survey lines. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Technical weakness: coverage noted YOU has passed below its 200‑day moving average — a signal that can trigger selling from technical traders and algorithmic strategies. Read More.

YouGov Company Profile

YouGov is a global research data and analytics group. Our mission is to offer unparalleled insight into what the world really thinks and does. With operations in the Americas, Mainland Europe, UK and Asia Pacific, we have one of the world’s largest research networks.

Above all, YouGov is powered by reality. That stems from a unique panel of millions of registered members across 64 markets, encapsulating some 18 million shopping trips and millions of interconnected data points. Our unique approach to recruiting and engaging with our panel, combined with our state-of-the-art technology platforms, enables us to deliver real-world, real-time insights that lead to better decision-making and a competitive advantage for our clients.