Merlin Entertainments Share Discussion Threads

[philanderer] 07/3/2017 23:12

Alton Towers recovery "well under way" 18 months after Smiler rollercoaster crash


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[philanderer] 07/3/2017 09:44

Merlin Entertainments PLC (LON:MERL)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by investment analysts at Panmure Gordon in a research report issued on Tuesday. They currently have a 525p price objective on the stock

[philanderer] 06/3/2017 14:27

Seems to be getting some traction today.

Added.

[philanderer] 06/3/2017 09:47

6th mar Deutsche buy tp 530p up from 490p

[philanderer] 03/3/2017 13:18

Merlin Entertainments remains excited about long term growth opportunities

Written by: Graham Spooner on March 2nd 2017

Category: Investments, Shares

As Merlin Entertainments updates the market Graham Spooner, our investment research analyst, explains what it could mean for investors:

Merlin Entertainments beat some profit and revenue estimates citing portfolio and geographic diversification for progress

The group acknowledged that it had made good progress towards 2020 milestones courtesy of new attractions opening across number of regions


The Share Centre currently lists Merlin Entertainments as a ‘hold’ for medium risk investors seeking growth

[philanderer] 03/3/2017 09:52

updated:

3rd march Morgan Stanley overweight tp 560p
3rd march JP Morgan neutral tp 450p
3rd march Beaufort buy -
2nd march ShoreCap hold -

[philanderer] 02/3/2017 23:21

Rethink 'disastrous' business rates, says boss of Alton Towers owner Merlin





Merlin Events launches the Eye Lounge with a show-stopping bash

[philanderer] 02/3/2017 13:21

2nd march ShoreCap hold -

reiterates


"Merlin Entertainments - Confident despite current challenges"

[philanderer] 02/3/2017 12:39

Terrorism Threat Clouds Horizon at London Eye Operator Merlin

[philanderer] 02/3/2017 10:42

Earnings call slideshow..

[philanderer] 02/3/2017 08:39

Richard Hunter, head of research at Wilson King Investment Management, commented “Merlin has not quite provided the magic, but has nonetheless produced a display which bodes well for forthcoming years.”

He added: “ Meanwhile, with 70% of Merlin’s profits coming from overseas, the weakness of sterling has provided a double whammy boost, in terms of both improved quality of earnings from abroad, as well as the cheaper pound driving an increase in tourism to the UK.”

Hunter concluded: “The shares may have succumbed to some profit taking in early trade despite the resilience of the numbers, with the price having risen 15% in the last three months alone.

“Even so, with an upbeat outlook and strategic expansion on plan, the market consensus of the shares as a buy is likely to remain undisturbed.”


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[philanderer] 27/2/2017 16:14

Peel Hunt cuts to 'hold' from 'buy' target unch @ 510p

[strollingmolby] 26/2/2017 21:51

Protecting the Magic: Dominic Wigley Talks Safety First at Merlin Entertainments

Dominic Wigley joined Merlin Entertainments in 2014 as Group Health, Safety and Security Director. Less than a year later Merlin suffered their worst accident in the company’s history. The Smiler accident in June 2015 rocked the second largest attractions company in the world, and brought Wigley’s department into the spotlight.

Blooloop talked to Wigley about balancing optimum guest excitement with minimum risk. He also explained why Merlin Entertainments is so passionate about sharing what they have learned through their Protecting the Magic initiative.

[philanderer] 24/2/2017 13:14

Results next thursday

updated:


24th feb JP Morgan neutral tp 460p
23rd feb UBS buy tp 560p
20th feb Barclays overweight tp 575p
9th feb Berenberg hold tp 440p
1st feb Goldmans neutral tp 480p
14th jan Deutsche buy -
6th dec Peel Hunt buy tp 510p
30th nov Beaufort buy -
29th nov Panmure buy tp 515p


29th nov ++++ trading statement ++++

[philanderer] 21/2/2017 23:00

NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Madame Tussauds have partnered with Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures to bring a larger than life KONG: Skull Island experience to the iconic wax attractions in New York and London, complete with an 18-foot high interactive animatronic head of the mythical monster.

[philanderer] 21/2/2017 09:20

Merlin isn’t expensive, says Barclays

Alton Towers owner Merlin Entertainment (MERL) may be trading on 21 times earnings but Barclays argues this isn’t expensive.

Analyst Vicki Stern reiterated her ‘overweight’ recommendation and increased the target price from 520p to 575p. At the time of writing the shares were up 1.7%, or 8.6p, at 498p.

She said: ‘It is true that the headline 2017 price/earnings of 21x does not sound attractive. We argue that it is.’

Wilson cited 2016-18 earnings per share compound annual growth rate of 16%, upside risks to 2017 forecasts and 23% potential upside to her 2020 earnings per share forecasts.

‘We see potential for a positive surprise for 2016 and a more constructive outlook for Midway (attractions) in 2017,’ she said. ‘While the shares have had a good run we remain positive into results.’

[philanderer] 20/2/2017 08:20

Barclays tp raised to 575p from 520p. - overweight

[philanderer] 16/2/2017 23:36

Plymouth Meeting Legoland to showcase Lego version of historic Philadelphia site

[philanderer] 16/2/2017 16:26

West Midlands Legoland given go ahead - here's what to expect

[philanderer] 14/2/2017 11:21

Middle East's first Legoland hotel to open in Dubai

[philanderer] 09/2/2017 17:18

updated:

9th feb Berenberg hold tp 440p
1st feb Goldmans neutral tp 480p
20th jan Barclays overweight tp 520p
18th jan JP Morgan neutral tp 465p
14th jan Deutsche buy -
6th dec Peel Hunt buy tp 510p
30th nov Beaufort buy -
29th nov Panmure buy tp 515p


29th nov ++++ trading statement ++++

[philanderer] 09/2/2017 11:45

A planning application to establish a LEGOLAND Discovery Centre at Birmingham's Barclaycard Arena is set to get the thumbs up from the city council.

[philanderer] 07/2/2017 20:40

Amid the ongoing success of the Legoland brand around the world, both Legoland California and Legoland Deutschland have started development of two new themed hotels.

[philanderer] 07/2/2017 13:53

oops..

Legoland theme park finds cannabis in derelict cottage