Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Issues Positive Forecast for Balfour Beatty (LON:BBY) Stock Price

Balfour Beatty (LON:BBY) had its price objective upped by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from GBX 990 to GBX 1,100 in a report published on Wednesday morning,Digital Look reports. They currently have a buy rating on the stock.

Several other equities research analysts have also issued reports on BBY. Berenberg Bank lifted their price target on Balfour Beatty from GBX 870 to GBX 1,070 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a GBX 985 price objective on shares of Balfour Beatty in a report on Thursday. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat.com, Balfour Beatty has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of GBX 1,051.67.

Balfour Beatty Stock Performance

Balfour Beatty stock opened at GBX 939 on Wednesday. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is GBX 860.50 and its 200-day moving average price is GBX 806.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 89.50, a quick ratio of 0.84 and a current ratio of 1.02. The stock has a market cap of £4.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.75 and a beta of 0.59. Balfour Beatty has a fifty-two week low of GBX 549 and a fifty-two week high of GBX 973.

Balfour Beatty (LON:BBY) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 12th. The company reported GBX 21.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Balfour Beatty had a net margin of 2.77% and a return on equity of 23.73%. On average, equities research analysts expect that Balfour Beatty will post 43.3100698 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Balfour Beatty News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Balfour Beatty this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Higher 2026 guidance and stronger first-half performance: Balfour Beatty raised its full-year guidance after reporting strong first-half profit growth. The improvement was also attributed to the U.S. construction business returning to profit, suggesting better operating momentum across key markets. Balfour Beatty Raises 2026 Guidance After Strong First-Half Profit Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Infrastructure demand is boosting investor confidence: Coverage highlighted Balfour Beatty’s ability to benefit from major infrastructure projects, helping drive the shares to a record high and reinforcing the company’s growth outlook. Balfour Beatty Shares Jump 10% to Record High as It Cashes In on Infrastructure Projects
• Positive Sentiment: Broker targets were raised: Deutsche Bank lifted its price target from GBX 990 to GBX 1,100 and initiated or reiterated a “buy” stance. Berenberg also raised its target substantially, from GBX 870 to GBX 1,070, with a “buy” rating. Digital Look Broker Views
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies remains bullish: Jefferies reaffirmed its “buy” rating and set a GBX 985 price target, adding further support to the positive analyst consensus. London Stock Exchange Broker Ratings
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly profitability remains solid but margins are modest: Balfour Beatty reported quarterly EPS of GBX 21.70, a 23.73% return on equity and a 2.77% net margin. The results support the improved outlook, although the relatively thin margin leaves execution and cost control important for investors. Balfour Beatty Earnings Report and Conference Call

Balfour Beatty Company Profile

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. With 26,000 employees across the UK, US and Hong Kong, we’re leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future.

Trusted by our customers to deliver sustainable solutions and strengthen communities, we finance, develop, build, maintain and operate the increasingly complex and critical infrastructure that supports national economies and deliver projects at the heart of local communities.

Collaborating with governments, our customers and partners, we deliver powerful new solutions, shape thinking, create skylines and inspire a new generation of talent to be the change-makers of tomorrow.