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Phoenix Group Holdings plc

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RBC Capital analyst Mandeep Jagpal has maintained a Buy rating on Phoenix Group Holdings (SDLF) with a price target of p870.00. Jagpal, a 5-star analyst, has an average return of 13.8% and a 65.06% success rate. Additionally, UBS's Nasib Ahmed also issued a Buy rating for the company recently, while Barclays maintained a Sell rating on April 16.

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Phoenix Group Holdings (SDLF) Gets a Buy from RBC Capital

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Barclays analyst Larissa Van Deventer has reaffirmed a Sell rating on Phoenix Group Holdings, setting a price target of £6.60. Van Deventer, a 4-star analyst with a 54.11% success rate, also covers other financial stocks. The consensus among analysts for Phoenix Group Holdings is a Hold, with a price target consensus of £747.76.

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Barclays Reaffirms Their Sell Rating on Phoenix Group Holdings (SDLF)

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Standard Life's CEO Andy Briggs has expressed concerns about retirement adequacy while announcing a £2bn acquisition of Aegon UK, which will create the second largest retail pensions platform in the UK. The deal aims to enhance retirement standards for consumers and expand Standard Life's customer base. Briggs indicated potential for further mergers and acquisitions, emphasizing the importance of investing in customer outcomes amidst a competitive market. The acquisition is expected to boost annual profits by £160m and generate £400m in excess cash.

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Phoenix Group Holdings (SDLF) received a Buy rating from RBC Capital, with a price target of p800.00. The shares closed at p674.50. Analyst Mandeep Jagpal, a 5-star analyst, has an average return of 12.8% and a 63.22% success rate. The consensus rating for Phoenix Group is Hold, with a price target of p748.66, indicating a potential upside of 10.99%. UBS also maintained a Buy rating with a price target of p810.00.

Phoenix Group Holdings (SDLF) Receives a Buy from RBC Capital

Strix Adds to Treasury Stock in Ongoing Share Buyback Programme

Strix Adds to Treasury Stock in Ongoing Share Buyback Programme

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BlackRock and Goldman Sachs are competing to fund Phoenix Group's expansion in pension risk transfer. This move reflects increasing U.S. investor interest in the UK retirement plan market. The involvement of these major asset management firms highlights the growing focus on strategies to manage pension liabilities. Phoenix Group's expansion aligns with broader financial industry trends seeking innovative solutions for pension obligations, emphasizing the significance and growth potential of this market segment.

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BlackRock and Goldman Sachs Compete to Fund Phoenix Group's Pension Risk Expansion

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Phoenix Group Holdings PLC has officially changed its name to Standard Life plc, effective from 24 February 2026. This change follows an announcement made on 8 September 2025. The new name will be launched at an event at the London Stock Exchange on 2 March 2026, with the ticker symbol changing to SDLF. Shareholders' holdings remain unaffected, and existing share certificates will still be valid. The company's website and other identifiers will also be updated accordingly.

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Phoenix Group Holdings plc (LON:PHNX) reached a new 52-week high of GBX 768.50, closing at GBX 767 with a trading volume of 2,511,655 shares. Analysts have mixed opinions: JPMorgan raised its price target to GBX 620 with an 'underweight' rating, while Berenberg increased theirs to GBX 918 with a 'buy' rating. UBS upgraded to 'buy' with a target of GBX 770, and Goldman Sachs lifted their target to GBX 752. The stock has an average rating of 'Hold' and a target of GBX 750. Phoenix Group has a market cap of £7.69 billion and reported GBX 32.70 EPS last quarter.

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Phoenix Group Holdings (SDLF) Gets a Buy from RBC Capital

Barclays Reaffirms Their Sell Rating on Phoenix Group Holdings (SDLF)

Standard Life’s Briggs warns ‘retirement adequacy is a genuine concern’, as £2bn Aegon deal unveiled

Phoenix Group Holdings (SDLF) Receives a Buy from RBC Capital

Strix Adds to Treasury Stock in Ongoing Share Buyback Programme