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Future plc ( (GB:FUTR) ) just unveiled an announcement.
Future plc has agreed to acquire 100% of UK digital publisher SheerLuxe Ltd and BLUSH Talent MGMT Ltd for an initial £39.9 million in cash, in a deal that strengthens its position in women’s fashion, beauty and lifestyle media. SheerLuxe, a fast-growing ‘Google-zero’ brand with 6 million followers across social media, newsletters, websites and podcasts and a strong Gen Z skew, generated £12.6 million of revenue and £5.1 million of EBITDA (c.40% margin) in the 12 months to September 2025, making the acquisition an earnings-accretive bolt-on at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 7.8x. Future expects to drive synergies by applying its commercial scale, ad and affiliate capabilities and products such as Collab and Future Optic, while using its US infrastructure to launch SheerLuxe in the United States, further bolstering its Fashion & Beauty vertical alongside titles such as Marie Claire and Who What Wear. The transaction, funded from existing facilities with around £3 million of additional annual interest cost and a capped total consideration of £80 million tied to ambitious growth targets and management retention, fits Future’s strategy of using high-cash-flow generation to both de-lever and return excess capital to shareholders through buybacks while sharpening its portfolio around brands that benefit from its platform effect.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:FUTR) stock is a Hold with a £654.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Future plc stock, see the GB:FUTR Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:FUTR Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:FUTR is a Neutral.
Future plc’s overall stock score reflects a mix of challenges and opportunities. The most significant factor is the financial performance, which is under pressure due to declining revenue and profitability. Technical analysis indicates bearish momentum, further impacting the score. However, the valuation suggests the stock may be undervalued, and strategic initiatives discussed in the earnings call provide some optimism for future growth. Addressing revenue growth and profitability will be key to improving the stock’s outlook.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:FUTR stock, click here.
More about Future plc
Future plc is a London-listed global specialist media group that operates around 175 brands across diversified content verticals, monetising audiences through advertising, eCommerce affiliate and direct consumer revenue such as subscriptions and newsstand magazine sales. Its trusted content is distributed via websites, newsletters, video, magazines and live events, with strategy focused on growing engaged audiences, increasing revenue per user and optimising its portfolio of media assets.
Average Trading Volume: 734,955
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £461.3M
For a thorough assessment of FUTR stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.