Capita (LON:CPI) Earns Hold Rating from Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

Capita (LON:CPI)‘s stock had its “hold” rating reaffirmed by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday,Digital Look reports. They presently have a GBX 260 price target on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s target price suggests a potential upside of 2.97% from the company’s previous close.

CPI has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Shore Capital Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Capita in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Peel Hunt reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 311 target price on shares of Capita in a report on Tuesday. Berenberg Bank lowered their price objective on Capita from GBX 330 to GBX 270 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 750 target price on shares of Capita in a research report on Wednesday. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of GBX 408.20.

Capita Price Performance

Shares of CPI stock traded up GBX 0.50 on Wednesday, hitting GBX 252.50. 10,767,052 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,636,276. The company has a 50 day moving average of GBX 301.31 and a 200 day moving average of GBX 315.60. The stock has a market cap of £302.44 million, a P/E ratio of -1.75, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.18 and a beta of 0.87. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1,526.79, a current ratio of 0.54 and a quick ratio of 0.53. Capita has a 12 month low of GBX 215 and a 12 month high of GBX 416.

Capita (LON:CPI) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported GBX 13.38 EPS for the quarter. Capita had a negative return on equity of 142.88% and a negative net margin of 7.45%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Adolfo Hernandez bought 2,763 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 29th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of GBX 405 per share, with a total value of £11,190.15. Also, insider Georgina Harvey acquired 2,880 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 15th. The stock was purchased at an average price of GBX 343 per share, with a total value of £9,878.40. Insiders bought 27,410 shares of company stock worth $10,897,189 in the last 90 days. 5.34% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Key Stories Impacting Capita

Here are the key news stories impacting Capita this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Capita reported continued strategic progress and an expanded contract pipeline in the first half of 2026, supporting expectations for future revenue visibility. However, pension scheme costs reduced profitability. Capita Expands Contract Pipeline Despite Profit Impact from Pension Scheme Costs
• Positive Sentiment: Canaccord Genuity reaffirmed its Buy rating and set a GBX 750 price target, implying substantial potential upside if Capita delivers on its transformation and contract-growth plans. Digital Look broker ratings
• Positive Sentiment: Peel Hunt also maintained a Buy rating, with a GBX 311 target, indicating a more moderate but still positive view of Capita’s prospects. Digital Look broker ratings
• Neutral Sentiment: Capita’s earnings call highlighted resilience in parts of the business but also a drag from Capita Public Service Solutions (CSPS), leaving investors focused on execution, profitability and the pace of recovery. Capita plc Earnings Call: Resilience Versus CSPS Drag
• Neutral Sentiment: Independent non-executive director Neelam Dhawan is stepping down to focus on other business commitments. The change is not presented as an operational or financial warning, but it removes some board-level experience. Capita board member Neelam Dhawan steps down
• Negative Sentiment: Berenberg cut its price target from GBX 330 to GBX 270 and downgraded its stance to Hold, signaling reduced confidence in near-term upside and weighing on sentiment. Digital Look broker ratings
• Negative Sentiment: Recent results showed a negative net margin of 7.45% and negative return on equity of 142.88%. Pension costs and the CSPS drag reinforce concerns about Capita’s profitability despite its contract momentum.

About Capita

Capita is a modern outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences. Operating across 8 countries, Capita’s colleagues support primarily UK and European clients with people-based services underpinned by market-leading technology. We play an integral role in society – our work matters to the lives of the millions of people who rely on us every day.