RBC raises target for Diploma stock to 8,000 pence
Published on 10/03/2026 at 10:05 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
On September 30, 2026, RBC Capital Markets raised its target for Diploma PLC to 8,000 pence from 7,400 pence while maintaining an outperform rating, according to Proactive. On October 3, 2026, Diploma stock was at EUR 91.90 in weekend trading at Lang & Schwarz at 10:04 a.m. CEST, unchanged at 0.00 percent versus the EUR 91.90 close at Lang & Schwarz on October 2, 2026.
Weekend trading
Lang & Schwarz quoted Diploma at EUR 91.90 in weekend trading on October 3, 2026. The price was unchanged at 0.00 percent versus the EUR 91.90 close at Lang & Schwarz on October 2, 2026. The further course of weekend trading at Lang & Schwarz until 1:00 p.m. CET/CEST is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Diploma stock.
Last Xetra trading day
The reference close for the weekend indication was EUR 91.90 at Lang & Schwarz on October 2, 2026. Xetra remains closed on October 3, 2026, and the next Xetra session is scheduled for October 5, 2026.
RBC target increase
RBC said its revised 8,000-pence target reflected its view that consensus forecasts remained beatable. The broker also cited continued strength in several end markets, particularly Controls, while describing Life Sciences as a tougher trading environment. The report said Diploma was due to publish its financial year results on November 17, 2026. These comments were reported by Proactive.
Director dealings
In a September 23, 2026 RNS announcement, Diploma PLC said Non-Executive Director Cheri Phyfer purchased 1,241 ordinary shares on September 21, 2026, while Senior Independent Director Katie Bickerstaffe purchased 246 shares on September 23, 2026. The announcement was carried by RNS via TradingView.
