Eight analysts see GBp 7,400 target for Diploma stock

Published on 10/17/2026 at 20:34 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Diploma reported a 22.50 percent adjusted margin for fiscal year 2025. Diploma stock last stood at GBp 7,890 on October 16, 2026, up 0.96 percent on LSE.

Analyst target and valuation

Eight analysts put the average target at GBp 7,400 on October 13, 2026.
Diploma reported a 22.50 percent adjusted operating margin for fiscal year 2025.
Diploma stock was last at GBp 7,890 on October 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. London time, up 0.96 percent versus the LSE prior close of GBp 7,815.
Diploma's investor calendar lists preliminary results for November 17, 2026.

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Diploma (ISIN GB0001826634) stood 6.62 percent above the average GBp 7,400 target cited for eight analysts on October 13, 2026, according to MarketBeat. Diploma stock was last at GBp 7,890 on October 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. London time, up 0.96 percent versus the LSE prior close of GBp 7,815.

Analyst target below the quote

The average 12-month target of GBp 7,400 was backed by six buy ratings and two holds, MarketBeat reported on October 13, 2026. The target sits 6.21 percent below the last price, giving the analyst view a clear valuation counterpoint for the stock.

Fiscal year margin reached 22.50 percent

Diploma's investor page reports a 22.50 percent adjusted operating profit margin for fiscal year 2025, alongside 12.00 percent revenue growth and 21.00 percent adjusted earnings-per-share growth, according to Diploma PLC. The same page lists 105.00 percent free cash flow conversion and net debt at 0.80 times adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for fiscal year 2025. These figures put the analyst target beside a business profile built on reported margin and cash conversion rather than price movement alone.

Range and valuation

The last GBp 7,890 quote was GBp 90.00 below Diploma's 52-week high of GBp 7,980 and GBp 2,920.00 above its low of GBp 4,970, both dated October 16, 2026. The shares carried a price-to-earnings ratio of 56.36 and a dividend yield of 1.00 percent. Market capitalization stood at GBP 10.6 billion on the same date.

Valuation and November dates

Diploma's valuation was higher than Halma's price-to-earnings ratio of 34.98, while Halma's market capitalization reached GBP 12.9 billion and its stock gained 0.88 percent on October 16, 2026. Bunzl traded at a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.93, with a GBP 8.9 billion market capitalization and a 0.35 percent daily gain.

Diploma's investor calendar lists preliminary results and the final dividend announcement for November 17, 2026, followed by the ex-dividend date on December 4, 2026, according to Diploma PLC. The dates give investors the next scheduled checkpoints after the current valuation picture.

Price position for Diploma stock

The stock's 0.96 percent rise on October 16, 2026 was smaller than Halma's 0.88 percent gain only by 0.08 percentage points, while Bunzl advanced 0.35 percent. Diploma therefore finished the session near its yearly high, but its valuation remained materially above the two comparison companies.

Diploma stock was last at GBp 7,890 on October 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. London time, up 0.96 percent versus the LSE prior close of GBp 7,815. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Diploma stock.