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Robert Walters PLC (GB:RWA)
LSE:RWA
RWA Stock Chart & Stats
143.50 p
10.00 p(3.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
143.50 p
10.00 p(3.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range83.00 p - 255.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.48K
Average Volume (3M)168.69K
Market Cap
£55.25M
Enterprise Value96.81M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£49.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£90.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.88
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield12.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.22
Shares Outstanding72,357,700
10 Day Avg. Volume271,449
30 Day Avg. Volume168,695
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.88
Price to Sales (P/S)0.11
P/FCF Ratio11.93
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£200.00Price Target Upside39.37% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)£563.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash Generation ResilienceDespite reported net losses, the business continued to generate positive operating and free cash flow through 2024–2025. That durable cash generation supports ongoing operations, funds working capital, and provides a buffer for investment or dividend funding during a protracted sector downturn.
Specialist International Recruiting ModelThe company’s specialist, multi-geography recruitment model creates diversified revenue streams (permanent, contract, talent services) and persistent client relationships. Structural demand for talent and recurring placement/contract income give the business a resilient, scalable franchise over medium-term cycles.
Manageable Balance-sheet LeverageAbsolute debt levels are relatively stable and leverage remains within a manageable range today, leaving scope to access capital or absorb shocks. The presence of meaningful equity and assets provides a financial cushion while management works to stabilize earnings and cash flow.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue DeclineThree consecutive years of revenue shrinkage signal eroding demand or market share in core staffing lines. For a fee-driven recruitment model, sustained top-line contraction reduces scale, weakens client leverage, and makes margin recovery and investment in growth initiatives more difficult.
Profitability DeteriorationThe shift from profitability to mounting operating losses undermines internal funding for strategic priorities and dividends. Negative operating profit reduces reinvestment capacity, increases dependence on cash reserves or external financing, and heightens execution risk during a recovery.
Sharply Falling Free Cash FlowA sharp fall in free cash flow weakens the company's ability to fund growth, service obligations, and maintain distributions without tapping credit. Over several quarters this reduces strategic flexibility and, combined with weakening equity, raises the risk of balance-sheet pressure if the downcycle persists.
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RWA FAQ
What was Robert Walters PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Robert Walters PLC lowest share price was 83.00 p and its highest was 255.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Robert Walters PLC’s market cap?
Robert Walters PLC’s market cap is £55.25M.
When is Robert Walters PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Robert Walters PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 131 days.
How were Robert Walters PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Robert Walters PLC released its earnings results on Mar 11, 2026. The company reported -0.216 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -0.216 p.
Is Robert Walters PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Robert Walters PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Robert Walters PLC pay dividends?
Robert Walters PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 12.531 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 12.88%. See more information on Robert Walters PLC dividends here
What is Robert Walters PLC’s EPS estimate?
Robert Walters PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Robert Walters PLC have?
Robert Walters PLC has 72,357,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to Robert Walters PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Robert Walters PLC reported an EPS of -0.216 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.961%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Robert Walters PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:RWA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Robert Walters Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-55.12%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-24.67%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-17.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Robert Walters PLC
Robert Walters plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides professional recruitment consultancy services worldwide. The company offers permanent, contract, and interim recruitment services in the fields of accounting and finance, banking and financial services, engineering, human resources, information technology, legal, sales and marketing, secretarial and support, and supply chain and procurement. It also provides staffing and recruitment process outsourcing and managed services. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
RWA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
200.00 p
▲(39.37% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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