M.P. Evans Group (MPE) Stock Overview
Through its subsidiaries, owns and develops oil palm plantations in Indonesia and Malaysia. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£16.60 |
| 52 Week High | UK£19.18 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£11.60 |
| Beta | 0.32 |
| 1 Month Change | 9.50% |
| 3 Month Change | -6.53% |
| 1 Year Change | 27.20% |
| 3 Year Change | 131.20% |
| 5 Year Change | 136.47% |
| Change since IPO | 4,050.00% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 16
MPE: Dividends And Buybacks Will Support Measured Future Return Potential
M.P. Evans Group's analyst price target has been adjusted slightly higher to £16.82 from £16.66, with analysts citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations to support the change. What’s in the News for M.P. Evans Group M.P. Evans Group plc has commenced a share repurchase program from May 27, 2026, following shareholder approval at the June 13, 2025 AGM, covering up to 5,217,629 shares, or 10% of its share capital.Narrative Update • Jun 01
MPE: Progressive Dividend Track Record Will Support Attractive Future Return Potential
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for M.P. Evans Group broadly unchanged at about £16.66 per share, with a slightly higher discount rate and a similar future P/E assumption, supporting a steady price target view. What's in the News M.P. Evans Group has a recommended final dividend of £0.42 per share for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared with £0.375 per share for 2024.Narrative Update • Apr 25
MPE: Progressive Dividend Policy Will Support Steady Future Return Profile
Analysts have lifted their price target for M.P. Evans Group to £16.66, citing an unchanged discount rate and profitability assumptions, along with a slightly higher implied future P/E multiple as key supports for the revised view. What's in the News The board is recommending a final dividend of £0.42 per share for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared with £0.375 per share for 2024 (Key Developments).Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 16
MPE: Dividends And Buybacks Will Support Measured Future Return Potential
M.P. Evans Group's analyst price target has been adjusted slightly higher to £16.82 from £16.66, with analysts citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations to support the change. What’s in the News for M.P. Evans Group M.P. Evans Group plc has commenced a share repurchase program from May 27, 2026, following shareholder approval at the June 13, 2025 AGM, covering up to 5,217,629 shares, or 10% of its share capital.Narrative Update • Jun 01
MPE: Progressive Dividend Track Record Will Support Attractive Future Return Potential
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for M.P. Evans Group broadly unchanged at about £16.66 per share, with a slightly higher discount rate and a similar future P/E assumption, supporting a steady price target view. What's in the News M.P. Evans Group has a recommended final dividend of £0.42 per share for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared with £0.375 per share for 2024.Narrative Update • Apr 25
MPE: Progressive Dividend Policy Will Support Steady Future Return Profile
Analysts have lifted their price target for M.P. Evans Group to £16.66, citing an unchanged discount rate and profitability assumptions, along with a slightly higher implied future P/E multiple as key supports for the revised view. What's in the News The board is recommending a final dividend of £0.42 per share for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared with £0.375 per share for 2024 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 11
MPE: Progressive Dividend Track Record Will Support Measured Future Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target on M.P. Evans Group to £16.66, citing an updated view on fair value, discount rate, revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E assumptions that together support a slightly higher valuation framework. What's in the News The board is recommending a final dividend of 42 pence per share for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared with 37.5 pence per share a year earlier, as part of its stated progressive dividend policy (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 27
MPE: Progressive Dividend Policy Will Support Future Shareholder Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target for M.P. Evans Group to £16.66 from £15.27, citing updated assumptions that combine a higher discount rate and P/E multiple with slightly stronger margin expectations and softer revenue growth forecasts. What's in the News The board of M.P. Evans Group is recommending a final dividend of 42 pence per share for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared with 37.5 pence per share a year earlier (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Feb 12
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And M.P. Evans Group (LON:MPE) Passed With Ease
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Nov 12
Here's Why We Think M.P. Evans Group (LON:MPE) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Narrative Update • Sep 16
Expanding Plantations In Indonesia And Weather Risks Will Determine Output
Despite lower consensus revenue growth expectations, the sharp decline in the future P/E multiple suggests improved earnings or margin outlook, driving an increase in the analyst price target from £14.39 to £15.27. What's in the News Reported a decrease in fresh fruit bunches harvested to 737,700 tonnes from 759,700 tonnes year-over-year.Analysis Article • Apr 11
M.P. Evans Group's (LON:MPE) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.375
The board of M.P. Evans Group PLC ( LON:MPE ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $0.375 on the 19th...Analysis Article • Mar 28
M.P. Evans Group (LON:MPE) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.375
M.P. Evans Group PLC's ( LON:MPE ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to $0.375 on...Analysis Article • Mar 27
Results: M.P. Evans Group PLC Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
Investors in M.P. Evans Group PLC ( LON:MPE ) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.2% to close at UK£10.10 following...
New Narrative • Feb 11
Expanded Milling And Sustainability Efforts Will Shape Future Operations
Increasing milling capacity and acquiring new properties aim to boost production efficiency and expand revenue streams through enhanced operational scale.Analysis Article • Mar 25
M.P. Evans Group's (LON:MPE) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.325
M.P. Evans Group PLC ( LON:MPE ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 19th of June to...Analysis Article • Sep 14
M.P. Evans Group's (LON:MPE) Dividend Will Be $0.125
The board of M.P. Evans Group PLC ( LON:MPE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.125 per share on the 3rd...Analysis Article • Apr 08
M.P. Evans Group's (LON:MPE) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
The board of M.P. Evans Group PLC ( LON:MPE ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $0.30 on the 16th of...Analysis Article • Mar 25
M.P. Evans Group's (LON:MPE) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
M.P. Evans Group PLC ( LON:MPE ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable...Analysis Article • Oct 07
M.P. Evans Group (LON:MPE) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
M.P. Evans Group PLC ( LON:MPE ) will increase its dividend on the 4th of November to $0.125, which is 25% higher than...Analysis Article • Sep 15
M.P. Evans Group's (LON:MPE) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.125
M.P. Evans Group PLC ( LON:MPE ) will increase its dividend on the 4th of November to $0.125, which is 25% higher than...Analysis Article • Jun 24
Do M.P. Evans Group's (LON:MPE) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Apr 28
M.P. Evans Group's (LON:MPE) Dividend Will Be Increased To UK£0.25
M.P. Evans Group PLC's ( LON:MPE ) dividend will be increasing to UK£0.25 on 17th of June. This will take the dividend...Analysis Article • Apr 08
M.P. Evans Group's (LON:MPE) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
M.P. Evans Group PLC ( LON:MPE ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend on the 17th of June to UK£0.25...Analysis Article • Apr 01
M.P. Evans Group's (LON:MPE) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem
M.P. Evans Group PLC's ( LON:MPE ) robust earnings report didn't manage to move the market for its stock. Our analysis...Analysis Article • Mar 31
Need To Know: Analysts Are Much More Bullish On M.P. Evans Group PLC (LON:MPE) Revenues
Shareholders in M.P. Evans Group PLC ( LON:MPE ) may be thrilled to learn that the analysts have just delivered a major...Analysis Article • Mar 25
M.P. Evans Group's (LON:MPE) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
The board of M.P. Evans Group PLC ( LON:MPE ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend on the 17th of June...Analysis Article • May 26
Is M.P. Evans Group (LON:MPE) Using Too Much Debt?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Analysis Article • Mar 26
Results: M.P. Evans Group plc Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
M.P. Evans Group plc ( LON:MPE ) just released its latest full-year results and things are looking bullish. The company...Analysis Article • Mar 24
New Forecasts: Here's What Analysts Think The Future Holds For M.P. Evans Group plc (LON:MPE)
Shareholders in M.P. Evans Group plc ( LON:MPE ) may be thrilled to learn that the analysts have just delivered a major...Analysis Article • Mar 02
Is M.P. Evans Group plc's (LON:MPE) Recent Performancer Underpinned By Weak Financials?
M.P. Evans Group (LON:MPE) has had a rough month with its share price down 5.5%. To decide if this trend could...Analysis Article • Feb 04
M.P. Evans Group plc (LON:MPE) Investors Should Think About This Before Buying It For Its Dividend
Could M.P. Evans Group plc ( LON:MPE ) be an attractive dividend share to own for the long haul? Investors are often...Analysis Article • Jan 09
Did You Participate In Any Of M.P. Evans Group's (LON:MPE) Fantastic 106% Return ?
When we invest, we're generally looking for stocks that outperform the market average. And in our experience, buying...Analysis Article • Dec 14
Do Insiders Own Lots Of Shares In M.P. Evans Group plc (LON:MPE)?
If you want to know who really controls M.P. Evans Group plc ( LON:MPE ), then you'll have to look at the makeup of its...Analysis Article • Nov 23
M.P. Evans Group plc's (LON:MPE) On An Uptrend But Financial Prospects Look Pretty Weak: Is The Stock Overpriced?
M.P. Evans Group's (LON:MPE) stock is up by a considerable 11% over the past month. We, however wanted to have a...Shareholder Returns
| MPE | GB Food | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 2.1% | 0.03% | 0.3% |
| 1Y | 27.2% | -0.2% | 18.6% |
Return vs Industry: MPE exceeded the UK Food industry which returned -0.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: MPE exceeded the UK Market which returned 18.8% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| MPE volatility | |
|---|---|
| MPE Average Weekly Movement | 9.1% |
| Food Industry Average Movement | 5.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 10.4% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 2.7% |
Stable Share Price: MPE's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: MPE's weekly volatility (9%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of UK stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 12,900 | Matthew Coulson | www.mpevans.co.uk |
M.P. Evans Group PLC, through its subsidiaries, owns and develops oil palm plantations in Indonesia and Malaysia. The company operates through Plantation and Property segments. It produces and sells crude palm oil and palm kernels.
M.P. Evans Group PLC Fundamentals Summary
| MPE fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£863.43m |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£82.56m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£275.55m |
10.5x
P/E Ratio3.1x
P/S RatioIs MPE overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| MPE income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$371.00m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$228.91m |
| Gross Profit | US$142.08m |
| Other Expenses | US$30.92m |
| Earnings | US$111.17m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 2.14 |
| Gross Margin | 38.30% |
| Net Profit Margin | 29.96% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did MPE perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.5%
Current Dividend Yield38%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/05 05:27 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
M.P. Evans Group PLC is covered by 5 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Salvatore Gaetano Verdoliva | Canaccord Genuity |
| Nigel Parson | Cavendish |
| Andrew Smith | Panmure Liberum |