Study Reveals Sharp Increase in U.K. Companies Facing Severe Financial Distress
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 30 2025
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Source: WSJ
Surge in Financial Distress: The number of U.K. businesses in critical financial distress increased by 78% year-on-year and 13% quarter-on-quarter, reaching 55,530 companies.
Economic Factors: This rise is attributed to tax increases, inflation, and a challenging economic environment, as reported by consultancy Begbies Traynor in their latest Red Flag Alert report.
Analyst Views on BEG
Wall Street analysts forecast BEG stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BEG is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
