Bunzl (LON:BNZL) Receives Hold Rating from Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

Bunzl (LON:BNZL)‘s stock had its “hold” rating restated by investment analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in a report released on Wednesday, Digital Look reports. They presently have a GBX 3,000 target price on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 10.86% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on BNZL. Jefferies Financial Group restated an “underperform” rating and set a GBX 1,900 price target on shares of Bunzl in a report on Tuesday. Citigroup lifted their price objective on shares of Bunzl from £280 to £300 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on shares of Bunzl from GBX 2,610 to GBX 2,800 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada increased their target price on Bunzl from GBX 2,200 to GBX 2,600 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Bunzl presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of GBX 6,407.14.

Bunzl Trading Down 1.3%

LON:BNZL opened at GBX 2,706 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 1.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 103.81. Bunzl has a 1-year low of GBX 1,981 and a 1-year high of GBX 2,898. The firm has a market capitalization of £8.69 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.21, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.40 and a beta of 0.32. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of GBX 2,742.58 and a 200 day simple moving average of GBX 2,470.83.

Bunzl (LON:BNZL) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, September 1st. The company reported GBX 65.70 EPS for the quarter. Bunzl had a net margin of 5.12% and a return on equity of 17.21%. Sell-side analysts forecast that Bunzl will post 213.3413462 earnings per share for the current year.

Bunzl News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Bunzl this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Higher outlook and £500 million buyback: Bunzl raised its 2026 outlook, improved its margin expectations and launched a buyback of up to £500 million over the next 12 months. The repurchases could support earnings per share and shareholder returns, while the better margin outlook indicates progress on operational efficiency. Bunzl raises 2026 outlook and announces £500 million share buyback
• Positive Sentiment: North American recovery: Reports highlighted a turnaround in Bunzl’s North American operations, a key region for growth. Improving performance there could help offset softer conditions elsewhere and reinforce the company’s margin recovery. Bunzl gets a lift from North American turnaround
• Neutral Sentiment: Profit growth remains modest: Bunzl forecasts only modest profit growth, although the improved margin outlook provides a more constructive earnings trajectory. Quarterly EPS was reported at GBX 65.70, with a 5.12% net margin and 17.21% return on equity. UK’s Bunzl forecasts modest profit growth, improves margin outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Minor share issuance: Bunzl issued 11,846 shares for employee schemes and confirmed its share-capital structure. The issuance is too small to materially affect valuation or earnings per share. Bunzl issues new shares for employee schemes
• Negative Sentiment: Jefferies remains bearish: Jefferies reaffirmed its “underperform” rating and set a GBX 1,900 price target, substantially below the recent market level. This signals concern that Bunzl’s valuation and earnings growth do not yet justify the share price. Bunzl analyst rating

Bunzl Company Profile

Bunzl plc operates as a distribution and services company in the North America, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and internationally. The company offers food packaging, films, labels, cleaning and hygiene supplies, and personal protection equipment to grocery stores, supermarkets, and convenience stores. It also provides food packaging, disposable tableware, guest amenities, catering equipment, agricultural supplies, cleaning and hygiene products, and safety items to hotels, restaurants, contract caterers, food processors, commercial growers, and the leisure sector; and gloves, boots, hard hats, ear and eye protection, and other workwear, as well as cleaning and hygiene supplies, and asset protection products to industrial and construction, and ecommerce sectors.