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17 Aug 2026, 10:47 UTC · 1h ago
Plus500 upgraded to ‘buy' by Cavendish after 25% share price slide
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Proactive Investors
17 Aug 2026, 10:47 UTC · 1h ago
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Cavendish upgraded Plus500 (LSE:PLUS) from 'hold' to 'buy' with a target price of 4,490p, implying approximately 21% upside. — A broker upgrade combined with a significant implied upside typically triggers positive price movement for the specific equity.
+0.60Plus500 announced $182.5 million in shareholder returns, which includes a new $100 million share buyback program. — Direct capital returns and buybacks reduce share supply and signal management's confidence in the company's valuation.
+0.50Optima Health (AIM:OPT) secured a new Armed Forces recruitment contract valued at up to £210 million. — A major contract win of this magnitude provides highly visible revenue growth and supports the company's £200 million revenue target.
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Plus500's non-OTC US revenue grew approximately 30% year-on-year to reach $70 million in the first half. — Diversification away from traditional OTC business into other revenue streams reduces concentration risk and supports long-term growth.
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Reporting strong momentum and securing a major Armed Forces recruitment contract worth up to £210 million.
Upgraded to 'buy' by Cavendish with a projected 21% upside and strong first-half financial results.
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