Aston Martin (AML.L)

Learn everything you need to know about Aston Martin and find links to beginner-friendly guides that show you the best way to invest in it.
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Updated: Nov 30, 2022
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About Aston Martin

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What is Aston Martin?

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Aston Martin is a British automaker that designs, manufactures, and sells a fleet of luxury automobiles. Founded in 1913 in London, the company is now headquartered in Gaydon, close to the Silverstone race track. It is best known for high-performance sports cars but has recently expanded its range to include SUVs and commuter vehicles.

The company has a long-standing history with the James Bond movie franchise and its trajectory was changed forever when the DB5 model was featured in the 1964 Goldfinger movie. Since then, Bond movies have featured several Aston’s which have added to the brand’s luxury identity.

How does Aston Martin make money?

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Aston Martin makes money through four segments: sales of vehicles, sales of parts, servicing of vehicles, and branding and motorsport. With its core business (vehicle sales) lagging, Aston Martin embarked on a transformation program called the ‘Second Century Plan,’ which focused on three key areas: business stabilisation, core strengthening, and product portfolio expansion.

This plan enabled Aston Martin to diversify into new vehicle categories and increase overall production volume to boost earnings without compromising the company’s reputation for exclusivity, style, and engineering.

What is Aston Martin’s best selling product?

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The company’s highest revenue earner is no doubt its vehicle sales. This segment accounts for more than 50% of the company’s revenue. This is followed by its branding and motorsport segment that benefits from its reputation for style and exclusivity.

Aston Martin released a high quality clothing line with Hackett London and it also has a partnership with watch company TAG Heuer. Aston Martin has also had a long involvement in motorsport and Formula 1. The servicing segment is the company’s smallest revenue generator, which accounts for about 11% of the total revenue.

Who are the key executives at Aston Martin?

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Amedeo Felisa is Aston Martin’s current CEO and joined the company in early 2022 following eight years as the CEO of Ferrari. Here’s a selection of other key Aston Martin executives.

  • Lawrence S. Stroll. Chairman
  • Amedeo Felisa. Chief Executive Officer
  • Douglas Lafferty. Chief Financial Officer
  • Michael Straughan. Chief Operating Officer
  • Charlotte Cowley. Director of Investor Relations
  • Holly Grainger. Deputy Head of Investor Relations
  • Michael Francis Marecki. VP & Gen. Counsel
  • Kevin Watters. Director of Communications
  • Simon Smith. Chief People Officer

Where can I buy shares in Aston Martin?

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You can buy Aston Martin stock on a stock trading platform. These platforms are extremely simple to use but there are different options to suit your specific needs. If you are a first-time investor you might want to use a trading platform for beginners, while if you plan on doing a lot of trading from your phone, a stock trading app might be best.

Are there any other ways to invest in Aston Martin?

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The simplest way to invest in Aston Martin is to buy shares through a stock broker. However, you can also invest through an ETF or a fund. The best ETFs allow you to invest in the stock market more generally rather than focus on one company.

Aston Martin is part of the LSE index, so you can invest in an ETF that tracks that index, or choose an automotive ETF that lets you own a basket of related stocks from the same industry.

More about the AML price

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What is the Aston Martin stock price today?

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The AML stock price today is currently $124.40, as of November 2022. The price of Aston Martin is down 78% in 2022. You can use the live Aston Martin stock chart to track the LSE:AML price in real time above, or compare the Aston Martin value today to its past performance using the Aston Martin financials tab at the top of this page.

What is the 52-week low for Aston Martin stock?

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The 52-week low for Aston Martin stock is $85.66. AML stock is currently 39% above the 52-week low.

What is the 52-week high for Aston Martin stock?

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The 52-week high for Aston Martin stock is $607. AML stock is currently 79% below the 52-week high.

What is the stock forecast for Aston Martin?

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The average Aston Martin stock forecast has a price target of $1000] by the end of 2023. Aston Martin’s latest financial results, the broader economic outlook, and the amount of competition in the industry all influence these forecasts.

It’s best to take analyst forecasts with a grain of salt but you can use their estimates to help you understand the weight of opinion about a stock.

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Prash Raval
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Prash is a financial writer for Invezz covering FX, the stock market and investing. For over a decade he has traded spot FX full time while... read more.