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Reach plc ( (GB:RCH) ) has provided an update.
Reach plc reported full-year 2025 revenue down 3.7% to £518.4m as print fell 4.6% and digital slipped 0.9%, but adjusted operating profit rose 2.4% to £104.7m thanks to cost reductions that lifted margins to 20.2%. A large non-cash impairment pushed the group to a £160.1m statutory operating loss, though cash generation remained strong, net debt modest at £34.9m and the dividend held at 7.34p.
Management said it is accelerating a three-pillar strategy of connecting with audiences, deploying AI and tech, and diversifying revenues via video, subscriptions and ecommerce, including six digital subscription launches and expanded video franchises. Post year end, Reach moved to close two print sites to cut costs and reduce operational risk, secured reduced pension contributions via a buy-in, and guided that it remains on track to meet 2026 market expectations despite weaker search referrals and a challenging macroenvironment, underpinned by a planned 5–6% cut in adjusted operating costs.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RCH) stock is a Hold with a £73.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Reach plc stock, see the GB:RCH Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:RCH Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:RCH is a Neutral.
Reach plc’s overall stock score is driven by its strong valuation, with a low P/E ratio and high dividend yield, making it attractive for value and income investors. However, the declining revenue and inconsistent cash flows present challenges. The technical analysis indicates a bearish trend, which may impact short-term performance.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:RCH stock, click here.
More about Reach plc
Reach plc is the largest commercial news publisher in the UK and Ireland, operating national and regional titles across print and digital platforms. The group focuses on advertising, circulation and increasingly diversified digital revenues, including subscriptions, video, ecommerce and branded content, as it adapts to structural shifts in media consumption and online referral traffic.
Average Trading Volume: 966,305
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £227.5M
For a thorough assessment of RCH stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.