Bunzl (BZLFY) Price & Analysis

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BZLFY Stock Chart & Stats

$14.15

-$0.22(-1.07%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

$14.15

-$0.22(-1.07%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range$13.38 - $20.39

Previous CloseN/A

Volume21.44K

Average Volume (3M)43.82K

Market Cap

$9.83B

Enterprise Value$9.78B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)$539.15M

Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.89B

Price to Earnings (P/E)15.0

Beta0.57

Next Earnings

Sep 01, 2026

EPS Estimate

0.54

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield3.4%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)0.68

Shares Outstanding648,422,850

10 Day Avg. Volume0

30 Day Avg. Volume43,824

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-0.28

Price to Book (P/B)2.42

Price to Sales (P/S)0.58

P/FCF Ratio9.01

Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.00

Enterprise Value/Revenue0.84

Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A

Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.77

Forecast

1Y Price TargetN/A

Price Target UpsideN/A

Rating ConsensusN/A

Number of Analyst Covering0

EPS Forecast (FY)1.19

Revenue Forecast (FY)$16.09B

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Strong Cash Generation / ConversionFCF that closely mirrors reported earnings demonstrates high earnings quality and predictable cash conversion. This reliable cash flow funds dividends, buybacks and bolt-on M&A, provides resilience against cyclical drops in revenue and supports reinvestment in efficiency programs.

Diversified Distribution And Digital PenetrationA broad geographic footprint across sectors, rising own-brand share and 76% digital ordering underpin sticky customer relationships, better margins and lower cost-to-serve. High digital penetration and national Q4 wins (>USD100m) support sustainable market position and recurring revenues.

M&A And Operational Efficiency ProgramsActive bolt-on acquisitions plus faster-than-expected Nisbets synergies show the group can scale and extract value from deals. Large warehouse consolidations and procurement initiatives create durable cost saves and structural margin improvement potential over the medium term.

Bears Say

Stalled Organic Revenue GrowthPersistent flat or negative organic revenue reduces operating leverage for a distributor whose model depends on scale. With several years of muted underlying growth, the company is more reliant on acquisitions and price recovery to drive durable top-line and profit expansion.

North America Execution And Margin PressureExecution breakdowns from a sales-and-operations change reduced local responsiveness, causing wallet-share loss and margin erosion in Bunzl's largest market. Structural fixes may take multiple quarters; sustained underperformance there meaningfully weakens group profitability.

Elevated Leverage / Limited Financial FlexibilityFor a low-margin distributor, leverage at the 1.0–1.4 D/E range and adjusted net debt/EBITDA near ~2.0x constrains flexibility to absorb slower cash flow or larger acquisition-led integration risks. Recent working-capital increases and a 2025 FCF decline amplify the constraint.

Bunzl News

Bunzl Earnings Call: Cash Strength Amid Margin Strain

Bunzl (($BZLFY)) has held its Q4 earnings call. Read on for the main highlights of the call. Bunzl’s...

13d ago

Balanced Outlook on Bunzl: Solid Cash Generation and Acquisition Pipeline Offset by Modest Growth and Margin Pressure

Morgan Stanley analyst Annelies Vermeulen maintained a Hold rating on Bunzl plc today and set a price target...

13d ago

Bunzl downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas downgraded Bunzl (BZLFY) to Neutral from Outperform with a 2,350 GBp price target The firm sees...

2M ago

Bunzl plc: Hold Rating Amid Modest Growth and Macroeconomic Challenges

Bunzl plc, the Consumer Defensive sector company, was revisited by a Wall Street analyst today. Analyst Jacob Armstrong...

5M ago

Bunzl upgraded to Neutral from Sell at Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs analyst Suhasini Varanasi upgraded Bunzl (BZLFY) to Neutral from Sell with a 2,510 GBp price target...

5M ago

Bunzl price target raised to 3,100 GBp from 3,050 GBp at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Bunzl (BZLFY) to 3,100 GBp from 3,050 GBp and keeps...

6M ago

Bunzl’s Earnings Call: Growth Amid Challenges

Bunzl (($BZLFY)) has held its Q2 earnings call. Read on for the main highlights of the call. Bunzl’s...

7M ago

Bunzl Reports Revenue Growth Amidst Challenging Conditions

Bunzl ( ($BZLFY) ) has released its Q2 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Bunzl presented...

7M ago

Bunzl price target lowered to 3,050 GBp from 3,150 GBp at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on Bunzl (BZLFY) to 3,050 GBp from 3,150 GBp and keeps...

9M ago

Bunzl initiated with a Hold at Kepler Cheuvreux

Kepler Cheuvreux initiated coverage of Bunzl (BZLFY) with a Hold rating and 2,230 GBp price target The firm...

9M ago

Bunzl downgraded to Sector Perform from Outperform at RBC Capital

RBC Capital downgraded Bunzl (BZLFY) to Sector Perform from Outperform with a price target of 2,350 GBp, down...

9M ago

Bunzl price target lowered to 2,800 GBp from 3,700 GBp at Citi

Citi analyst Marc Van’T Sant lowered the firm’s price target on Bunzl (BZLFY) to 2,800 GBp from 3,700...

9M ago

Bunzl plc: Strategic Acquisitions Amid North American Challenges Justify Hold Rating

Jacob Armstrong, an analyst from Stifel Nicolaus, maintained the Hold rating on Bunzl plc (BNZL – Research Report)....

11M ago

Bunzl downgraded to Hold from Add at Peel Hunt

Peel Hunt analyst Andrew Nussey downgraded Bunzl (BZLFY) to Hold from Add with a 2,500 GBp price target...

11M ago

BZLFY FAQ

What was Bunzl’s price range in the past 12 months?

Bunzl lowest stock price was $13.38 and its highest was $20.39 in the past 12 months.

What is Bunzl’s market cap?

Bunzl’s market cap is $9.83B.

When is Bunzl’s upcoming earnings report date?

Bunzl’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 01, 2026 which is in 170 days.

How were Bunzl’s earnings last quarter?

Bunzl released its earnings results on Mar 02, 2026. The company reported $0.676 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.669 by $0.007.

Is Bunzl overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Bunzl’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Bunzl pay dividends?

Bunzl pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.125 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.4%. See more information on Bunzl dividends here

What is Bunzl’s EPS estimate?

Bunzl’s EPS estimate is 0.54.

How many shares outstanding does Bunzl have?

Bunzl has 648,422,850 shares outstanding.

What happened to Bunzl’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Bunzl reported an EPS of $0.676 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.669. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.81%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Bunzl?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BZLFY

What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?

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Bunzl Stock Smart Score

Underperform

Fundamentals

Return on Equity

17.21%

Trailing 12-Months

Asset Growth

-3.57%

Trailing 12-Months

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Company Description

Bunzl

Bunzl PLC is a multinational distribution and outsourcing company headquartered in London, UK, specializing in providing a wide range of products and services to various sectors including foodservice, grocery, healthcare, cleaning and hygiene, and safety. The company offers an extensive portfolio of disposable and durable products, such as packaging materials, cleaning supplies, and personal protective equipment. Bunzl operates through a network of subsidiaries across North America, Europe, and other regions, allowing it to serve a diverse customer base efficiently.

Bunzl (BZLFY) Earnings & Revenues

Historic Earnings Reports

BZLFY Company Deck

BZLFY Earnings Call

Q4 2026

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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral

The call presented a mixed picture: management acknowledged a challenging 2025 with execution issues (notably in North America distribution), margin and profit declines, and difficult end-market conditions, while highlighting a strong cash generation, successful corrective actions that moderated margin declines in H2, Q4 new business wins (>USD 100m), improving underlying revenue momentum, operational efficiencies, and meaningful progress on own brand and Nisbets synergies. Given the balance of significant operational challenges and clear evidence of recovery actions and financial resilience, the tone is cautiously constructive but not fully recovered.View all BZLFY earnings summaries