Nick Sanderson, an insider at Great Portland Estates Plc (LON:GPE), has increased his holdings in the company by purchasing an additional 35 shares. The transaction, carried out on Friday, December 29th, saw the shares bought at an average price of GBX 423 ($5.39) each, totalling an investment of £148.05 ($188.53).

Great Portland Estates, a notable player in the property market, witnessed a slight uptick in its stock, opening at GBX 420.80 ($5.36) on Tuesday. The company’s financial standing includes a debt-to-equity ratio of 44.62, a quick ratio of 0.46, and a current ratio of 0.24. With a market capitalisation of £1.06 billion, Great Portland Estates operates with a PE ratio of -320.61, a P/E/G ratio of 2.22, and a beta of 0.81. Over the past year, the company’s stock has fluctuated, reaching a low of GBX 363.20 ($4.62) and a high of GBX 605.50 ($7.71).

Amidst these market movements, Great Portland Estates recently announced a dividend payout. Set for Thursday, January 4th, shareholders on record as of Thursday, November 23rd, will receive a GBX 4.70 ($0.06) dividend, which translates to a yield of 1.12%. This announcement follows the stock’s ex-dividend date, which was also on November 23rd. However, it is important to note that Great Portland Estates’s payout ratio currently stands at -992.37%.

Additionally, several financial analysts have weighed in on Great Portland Estates’ prospects. Shore Capital maintained a “hold” rating on the company’s shares in a report published on Thursday, October 5th. Berenberg Bank also echoed a similar stance, reiterating a “hold” rating and setting a GBX 453 ($5.77) price objective in their report dated Thursday, December 14th. This series of endorsements and financial moves highlight the ongoing adjustments and evaluations within the real estate investment sector.