Equities research analysts at Bank of America lifted their price target on shares of St. James's Place plc (LON: STJ) from $7.20 (475 GBX) to $8.04 (530 GBX) in a research note issued to investors on Thursday. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock.

A number of other firms have also recently commented on STJ. Analysts at JPMorgan Chase raised their price target on shares of St. James's Place plc from $7.52 to $8.05 in a research note to investors on Thursday. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of St. James's Place plc in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a $8.34 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Berenberg Bank initiated coverage on shares of St. James's Place plc in a research note to investors on Tuesday. They set a “hold” rating and a $8.19 price target on the stock.

St. James's Place plc traded up 0.47% on Thursday, hitting GBX 487.00. St. James's Place plc has a 1-year low of GBX 301.00 and a 1-year high of GBX 496.10. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 364.0. The company’s market cap is £2.400 billion.

St. James’s Place plc is a financial services holding company, with principal interests in the provision of wealth management advice and services to the clients.

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