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How to buy easyJet shares | 695.8p
The airline industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis. So should you buy easyJet shares?
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Like other airlines, the EasyJet (EZJ) share price has suffered recently due to the affect of coronavirus on the tourism industry.
It opened the day at 699.4p, after a previous close of 680p. During the day the price has varied from a low of 690.2p to a high of 719p. The latest price was 695.8p (25 minute delay). All prices are listed in Pence sterling.
Investors looking to find a bargain may want to buy shares in EasyJet at a discount if they think the company will succeed in future. EasyJet (LON:EZY) is a British low-cost airline that usually operates over 1,000 routes in more than 30 countries.
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Information last updated 2020-05-31.
| Open | 699.4p | Previous close | 680p |
| High | 719p | Change | 15.8p |
| Low | 690.2p | Change % | 2.324% |
| Close | 695.8p | Timestamp | 2020-06-01 |
| Volume | 3021298 | GMT offset | 0 |
| Industry | Airlines | Currency symbol | p |
| Code | EZJ | Country name | UK |
| Type | Common Stock | Country ISO | UK |
| Name | easyJet plc | ISIN | GB00B7KR2P84 |
| Exchange | LSE | CUSIP | N/A |
| Currency code | GBX | Sector | Industrials |
| Currency name | Pence sterling | Full-time employees | 15000 |
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easyJet stock summary
easyJet plc (EZY) is a British low-cost airline and was listed on the London Stock Exchange in November 2000. It is listed under the "Travel and Leisure" sector of the FTSE ICB. Despite other companies cancelling or postpoining their dividend payments in light of the coronavirus pandemic, easyJet paid out a dividend to shareholders in March.Where can I buy easyJet shares?
easyJet shares (LON: EZY) are only available to buy on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: EZY). easyJet is also a component of the FTSE 100 Index, as it is one of the 100 largest companies on the London Stock Exchange by market capitalisation.What affects the EasyJet share price?
Like most stocks, there are a lot of different factors that impact the EasyJet share price. This includes the company's financial and operational performance based on metrics like revenue, profits, and liabilities. The EZY share price is also affected by wider trends in the stock market, as well as the general state of the airline and tourism industries, which were deeply affected by the coronavirus pandemic. As part of the FTSE 100, the EasyJet share price may be especially impacted by big moves in the stock market as investor sentiment varies between positive and negative.What is easyJet shares 4 me?
easyJet offer a staff share-buying plan through Equiniti to allow them to invest directly in the company using their staff share portal. There are three aspects of the easyJet employee share plan: Performance award. If easyJet meets its annual targets, it will award a free share to all its employees. Save As You Earn (SAYE). easyJet has offered a SAYE scheme since 2005, which allows staff to put aside a certain amount each time they're paid, which can then be used to buy easyJet share options at a discounted rate at the end of the scheme period. Buy As You Earn (BAYE). The easyJet buy-as-you-earn scheme lets employees invest in easyJet shares through a systematic investment plan (SIP), with easyJet matching the employee's contributions with a 1:1 ratio.Should I buy easyJet shares now?
The airline industry has been severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, with many grounding the majority of their fleet due to international travel restrictions. This has also applied to easyJet, which recently grounded its entire fleet. The EZY share price has also taken a significant hit due to the pandemic, returning to levels last seen in 2012. According to recent analysis by the Motley Fool, it may not be the best time to buy easyJet shares, despite the current EZY share price. While the company was performing strongly before the crisis, the uncertainty around the airline industry means that it's a risky time to invest in easyJet stock.Frequently asked questions
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