Rolls-Royce stock rises as Berenberg lifts its target
Published on 08/18/2026 at 22:59 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (GB00B63H8491) is trading at GBX 1,563.80 after a 1.48% rise, with a market value of £134.12 billion as of August 17, 2026. The latest analyst pulse also turned a bit more constructive on August 18, 2026, with the average target at GBX 1,690.33 and the consensus rating at Moderate Buy.
Analyst target sits above the tape
The stock's 52-week range now runs from GBX 196.45 to GBX 537.20, and volume reached 7.59 million shares in the latest session. That leaves the shares with a strong 2026 run, but the current price still trails the average target by GBX 126.53.
Two figures frame the setup for investors: the P/E ratio stands at 57.01, and the company has generated a trailing net margin of 13.11%. On the same market snapshot, the stock was up 36.0% from its start-of-year level of GBX 1,150.
Last quarter stayed firm
The most recent reported quarter was released on July 30, 2026, and MarketBeat says Rolls-Royce reported quarterly EPS of GBX 22.17. That earnings print sits alongside a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 108.91%, which explains why the valuation debate remains active.
The earnings line also helps with the comparison picture: the current target of GBX 1,690.33 sits above the latest trade by 8.1%, while the share price has already climbed 36.0% in 2026. For a large industrial name, that mix of higher earnings quality and a richer multiple keeps the stock in a narrow but important valuation lane.
Civil aerospace remains central
Rolls-Royce develops aero engines, defence power systems, mtu power solutions, and newer energy technologies, with civil aerospace still the most visible commercial driver. The company profile in the market data snapshot breaks the business into Civil Aerospace, Defence, Power Systems, and New Markets.
That broad base matters because the company is no longer a single-cycle story. With a market capitalization of £134.12 billion and a dividend yield of 3.93%, the stock now combines growth expectations with income support in a way that was not present in earlier cycles.
Price holds the high ground
Rolls-Royce shares closed at GBX 1,563.80 in the latest market snapshot on August 17, 2026, after trading between GBX 1,551.16 and GBX 1,572.80. The current price leaves the stock just below the top of that daily range and well above the start of 2026.
More on Rolls-Royce stock
The company builds civil aerospace engines, defence propulsion systems, mtu power systems, and new energy products. That product mix is what keeps the earnings, valuation, and analyst debate tied to the same industrial name.
Rolls-Royce stock at a glance
Rolls-Royce stock traded at GBX 1,563.80 as of August 17, 2026, with a market capitalization of £134.12 billion and a consensus target of GBX 1,690.33. The shares have gained 36.0% in 2026 and sit on a 57.01 P/E ratio.
Company
Company: Rolls-Royce Holdings plc
ISIN: GB00B63H8491
Ticker: RR
Exchange: LSE
Price (as of August 17, 2026): GBX 1,563.80
Market cap: £134.12 billion
Sector / Industry: Industrials / Aerospace & Defense
Index membership: FTSE 100
Next earnings date: September 18, 2026
