Market's view on TP ICAP

Published on April 2024

  • Stock Watcher mentions JPMorgan has raised the TP ICAP price target to 274 pence, upgraded from 259, with an ‘overweight’ rating.
  • Stock Watcher discusses the potential for TP ICAP to benefit from financial market weaknesses, highlighting the company’s high free cash flow yield and net cash position.
  • The possibility of a Parameta Solutions minority IPO is considered undervalued and could unlock additional shareholder value.
  • Concerns about the shrinking UK market, driven by institutional shifts from equities to bonds and the trend of share buybacks, are discussed.
  • Stock Watcher notes the effectiveness of a high yield/low PER strategy in stock investments, particularly approaching the dotcom boom.
  • There’s a discussion about how the 7/7 investment strategy (yield of 7 or more and a PER of less than 7) includes TP ICAP due to its attractive valuation.
  • TP ICAP’s decision to register Parameta as a standalone company could lead to an IPO or sale, driven by investor pressure to return capital.
  • Stock Watcher achieved a beneficial trade, buying back shares at a lower price after selling them at 190 pence, due to the stock being cheap within the sector and potential market volatility boosting profits.
  • Stock Watcher highlights the consistent dividend payout by TP ICAP, with expectations of an increase in the final dividend announcement.
  • Discussion about the long-term benefits of higher interest rates for TP ICAP’s business model, with expectations of a positive impact on share price once fully understood by the market.
  • Despite being perceived as undervalued with tremendous upside potential, there is a noted lack of market interest in TP ICAP.
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