Future PLC (GB:FUTR)
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FUTR Stock Chart & Stats
469.00 p
1.50 p(0.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
469.00 p
1.50 p(0.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range262.20 p - 806.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume69.02K
Average Volume (3M)700.90K
Market Cap
£272.85M
Enterprise Value643.16M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£44.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£391.70M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.9
Beta0.28
Next Earnings
Dec 03, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.53%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.36
Shares Outstanding91,537,070
10 Day Avg. Volume743,597
30 Day Avg. Volume700,901
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.75
Price to Book (P/B)0.67
Price to Sales (P/S)0.94
P/FCF Ratio6.08
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£515.17Price Target Upside9.84% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)1
Revenue Forecast (FY)£709.35M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Higher-quality Ad Mix (direct Advertising)A 68% share of direct digital advertising and H2 direct growth improve revenue quality and pricing power versus programmatic sales. This structural shift supports more stable, higher‑margin ad revenue and reduces sensitivity to volatile programmatic demand over the medium term.
Margin Stability And Explicit EBITDA TargetMaintaining ~28% operating margin and targeting ~30% EBITDA reflects durable cost discipline and operating leverage across brands. Stable margins help cushion profit and cash flow if revenue softens, supporting reinvestment and shareholder returns over the coming 2–6 months.
Strong Cash Conversion And Shareholder ReturnsHigh cash conversion rates (86% of AOP, 96% underlying) indicate durable free cash generation and effective working capital control. The ability to fund a larger dividend and buyback while returning ~GBP100m demonstrates financial flexibility and management commitment to capital allocation discipline.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue TrendA multi-percent revenue decline signals structural top-line pressure across core businesses. Persistent revenue contraction limits the ability to scale content investments and compresses future growth optionality, making margin maintenance and cash returns more dependent on cost cuts than organic expansion.
Falling Audience EngagementA 10% drop in sessions is a durable headwind for ad impressions, programmatic yield, and long-term audience monetization. Lower engagement can reduce cross-sell and lead-gen effectiveness, forcing heavier reliance on direct sales or product changes to restore traffic trends and advertiser ROI.
E-commerce/commerce Channel WeaknessA 22% drop in commerce page views undermines affiliate and commerce revenues, a material part of Future's diversified model. Recovery likely requires product/search fixes and SEO/social traction; until addressed, commerce volatility will constrain revenue diversification and margin upside.
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FUTR FAQ
What was Future PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Future PLC lowest share price was 262.20 p and its highest was 806.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Future PLC’s market cap?
Future PLC’s market cap is £272.85M.
When is Future PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Future PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 03, 2026 which is in 183 days.
How were Future PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Future PLC released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported 0.464 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.464 p.
Is Future PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Future PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Future PLC pay dividends?
Future PLC pays a Annually dividend of 3.4 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.53%. See more information on Future PLC dividends here
What is Future PLC’s EPS estimate?
Future PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Future PLC have?
Future PLC has 91,537,070 shares outstanding.
What happened to Future PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Future PLC reported an EPS of 0.464 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 12.448%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Future PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:FUTR
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Future plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£515.17 (9.84% Upside)
£515.17 (9.84% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £20.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-37.52%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.57%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Future PLC
Future plc, together with its subsidiaries, publishes content for technology, games, TV and entertainment, women's lifestyle, real life, music, creative and photography, sports, home interest, and B2B sectors primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. It operates through Media and Magazine segments. The Media segment provides e-commerce, digital advertising, events, lead generation, newsletters and CRM, and digital licensing services. The Magazine segment creates specialist magazines and bookazines in print and digital formats; and offers print licensing services. The company also provides endorsement licensing, comparison shopping, and video content production services, as well as various sales and distribution services to third party publishers. Future plc was founded in 1985 and is based in Bath, the United Kingdom.
FUTR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
515.17 p
▲(9.84% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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