RWS Holdings PLC (GB:RWS)
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RWS Stock Chart & Stats
88.90 p
0.47 p(0.26%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
88.90 p
0.47 p(0.26%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range68.50 p - 113.58 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume120.84K
Average Volume (3M)1.10M
Market Cap
£294.52M
Enterprise Value448.38M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£33.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£86.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.38
Next Earnings
Dec 10, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield15.28%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.26
Shares Outstanding371,163,330
10 Day Avg. Volume1,503,482
30 Day Avg. Volume1,100,490
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.45
Price to Sales (P/S)0.49
P/FCF Ratio5.57
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£170.00Price Target Upside91.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)£699.17M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diverse Revenue StreamsRWS's mix of project-based translation, recurring software licenses/subscriptions, and IP-related services creates multiple durable cash channels. This business-model diversity supports cross-selling, smooths revenue cyclicality, and preserves long-term client relationships across regulated and multilingual markets.
Manageable Leverage And Solid Equity RatioA moderate debt profile and strong equity ratio provide capital-structure flexibility. This durable balance-sheet strength supports continued investment in product and service development, underpins dividend policy, and gives the company room to absorb near-term profit weakness without immediate refinancing pressure.
Operational Cash GenerationPositive operating cash flow relative to net income indicates the business still converts sales into cash despite profit pressure. Sustained OCF helps fund working capital, subscription renewals, and maintenance of technology platforms, supporting operations while margins recover.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue And Negative ProfitabilityPersistent revenue decline and negative net income weaken scale economics and reduce pricing and investment flexibility. Over several months this erodes competitive positioning, limits reinvestment in tech and sales, and makes sustaining dividends and strategic initiatives harder without a clear recovery.
Margin Compression Across The P&LFalling gross, EBIT and EBITDA margins point to structural pressure from pricing, mix shifts, or rising costs. Margin erosion persistently reduces free cash flow, weakens returns on new investments, and lowers the firm's ability to absorb future cost shocks or fund strategic growth initiatives.
Free Cash Flow Deterioration And Earnings DeclineSlowing free-cash-flow growth, combined with very weak EPS trends noted elsewhere in the package, constrains financial flexibility. Over months this limits capacity to invest in product development, plus strains dividend sustainability and debt servicing if operational trends don't reverse.
RWS Holdings News
RWS FAQ
What was RWS Holdings PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
RWS Holdings PLC lowest share price was 68.50 p and its highest was 113.58 p in the past 12 months.
What is RWS Holdings PLC’s market cap?
RWS Holdings PLC’s market cap is £294.52M.
When is RWS Holdings PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
RWS Holdings PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 10, 2026 which is in 178 days.
How were RWS Holdings PLC’s earnings last quarter?
RWS Holdings PLC released its earnings results on Jun 11, 2026. The company reported 0.049 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.049 p.
Is RWS Holdings PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts RWS Holdings PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does RWS Holdings PLC pay dividends?
RWS Holdings PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 1.75 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 15.28%. See more information on RWS Holdings PLC dividends here
What is RWS Holdings PLC’s EPS estimate?
RWS Holdings PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does RWS Holdings PLC have?
RWS Holdings PLC has 371,163,330 shares outstanding.
What happened to RWS Holdings PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
RWS Holdings PLC reported an EPS of 0.049 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -21.86%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of RWS Holdings PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:RWS
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
RWS Holdings Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£170.00 (91.23% Upside)
£170.00 (91.23% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:RWS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
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Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £60.6K 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
-37.72%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-12.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-13.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
RWS Holdings PLC
RWS Holdings plc specializes in technologically advanced services related to language, content management, and intellectual property (IP). The company structures its operations across four primary divisions: 1. Language Services: This segment provides a wide array of language solutions, enabling clients to develop, translate, and disseminate content in approximately 250 different languages. 2. Regulated Industries: Catering to highly controlled sectors, this division offers a comprehensive suite of language support. This includes specialized services for clinical trial administration, linguistic validation of clinical outcome assessments, and tailored solutions for industries such as insurance, retail and investment banking, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and legal proceedings. 3. IP Services: Focusing on intellectual property, this division manages patent translation and filing services, in addition to offering a variety of IP search capabilities. 4. Language and Content Technology: This segment utilizes advanced language technology and artificial intelligence to empower enterprises in creating, managing, translating, and automating their content across multiple languages, while also providing support for content management systems. RWS serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, energy, retail and e-commerce, legal, travel and hospitality, finance, industrial and manufacturing, life sciences, high-tech software, chemical, media, aerospace and defense, managed care, telecommunications, and government sectors. With its headquarters in Chalfont St Peter, UK, RWS Holdings plc, established in 1958, conducts its business internationally, with a strong presence in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Continental Europe.
RWS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
170.00 p
▲(91.23% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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