Bodycote consensus holds steady, analysts see upside for the shares

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-28, 10:19.

Bodycote (GB00B3FLWH99) carries a Moderate Buy analyst consensus on the London Stock Exchange, with the average price target set materially above the current share price according to recent aggregation data. The stock is covered as an industrials name within the Specialty Industrial Machinery segment, with the next earnings update expected later this year per published calendars on March 11, 2026.

What the consensus says on Bodycote

MarketBeat’s latest summary of analyst views for Bodycote shows the stock with a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of GBX 850.83, clearly above the recent trading level around GBX 685.50 as of June 26, 2026. MarketBeat’s Bodycote analyst overview notes that the shares trade on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker BOY, with a P/E ratio of 22.11 and a dividend yield of 3.27 percent.

According to the same aggregation, Bodycote’s 52-week range extends from GBX 566.50 to GBX 850.00, framing the current price within the middle of its one-year corridor and leaving room relative to the average target of GBX 850.83. The MarketBeat data set also lists an approximate market capitalization of £1.17 billion for Bodycote, placing it among mid-cap industrial names in London.

How Bodycote shares trade in London

Bodycote shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange with the symbol BOY, where they recently traded in a daily range between GBX 677 and GBX 693.50 on June 26, 2026, within a 50-day range from GBX 668.04 to GBX 836.50. Exchange data compiled by MarketBeat show volume of around 12.19 million shares against an average of 1.51 million, indicating phases of marked trading activity.

In late June 2026, news flow around Bodycote includes commentary that the shares recently passed below their 200-day moving average, a chart-technical reference point that investors often track for industrials peers such as Rolls-Royce or IMI in London. An AmericanBankingNews report from June 23, 2026 highlights this move below the 200-day line, underlining that the stock remains actively followed despite its mid-cap status.

The business behind Bodycote’s revenues

Bodycote’s core business lies in heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services for industrial customers, ranging from automotive and aerospace to energy and general engineering. The company’s official description emphasizes its role as a leading provider of these services worldwide, with facilities across Europe, the Americas and Asia supporting original equipment manufacturers and tier-one suppliers. Bodycote’s corporate website outlines key processes including carburizing, nitriding and vacuum heat treatment, which enhance material performance and extend component lifetimes.

Where the Bodycote shares trade today

As of 2026-06-26, 12:42 (London time), the Bodycote shares (GB00B3FLWH99) trade on the London Stock Exchange at around GBX 685.50, based on data compiled by MarketBeat. The same data set places Bodycote’s market capitalization at approximately £1.17 billion on that date, underlining its mid-cap status within the UK industrials sector.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell securities, or a solicitation of any kind. All data are based on sources cited in the text and may change over time.