ASOS plc (GB:ASC)
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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
245.00 p
▼(-15.22% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/29/26
The score is held back primarily by weak financial performance (declining revenue, ongoing losses, and high leverage). The latest earnings call provides a meaningful offset via improving margins/EBITDA guidance, debt and inventory reductions, and refinancing benefits. Technicals are mixed and valuation lacks support given a negative P/E and no dividend.
Positive Factors
Significant inventory reduction
Cutting inventory from ~£1.1bn to <£400m materially frees working capital, lowers markdown and obsolescence risk, and improves inventory turns. This structural improvement supports sustainable cash generation and reduces reliance on external funding over the coming months.
Negative Factors
Declining revenue / GMV weakness
Revenue contraction (recent year -8.38%) and management-reported GMV declines reflect persistent top-line weakness. Continued lower demand limits operating leverage, constrains margin recovery, and makes sustainable profit growth dependent on restoring consistent revenue or higher-margin mix shifts.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Significant inventory reduction
Cutting inventory from ~£1.1bn to <£400m materially frees working capital, lowers markdown and obsolescence risk, and improves inventory turns. This structural improvement supports sustainable cash generation and reduces reliance on external funding over the coming months.
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ASOS plc (ASC) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£260.24M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)302.80K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.94
Revenue Growth-15.00%
EPS Growth21.71%
CountryUK
Employees3,027
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustrySpecialty Retail
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.94
Shares Outstanding119,821,460
10 Day Avg. Volume250,882
30 Day Avg. Volume302,802
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.09
Price to Book (P/B)1.57
Price to Sales (P/S)0.14
P/FCF Ratio2.83
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£348.00Price Target Upside20.42% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.4
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.25B
ASOS plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
ASOS Plc operates as an online fashion retailer worldwide. It offers womenswear and menswear products. The company sells its products under the ASOS Design, ASOS Edition, ASOS 4505, Collusion, Reclaimed Vintage, Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and...
How the Company Makes Money
ASOS makes money primarily by selling fashion and beauty products directly to consumers through its online storefronts. Its core revenue stream is product sales, which include (1) ASOS-owned and exclusive brands (private-label products where ASOS ...
ASOS plc Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 21, 2025
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Oct 21, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
ASOS has made significant strides in reducing stock and debt, improving profitability, and increasing consumer engagement. Despite a decline in GMV and some challenges in the U.S. market, the company has a clear strategic direction with positive developments in its Test & React model, flexible fulfillment, and loyalty program.Positive Updates
Significant Reduction in Stock
ASOS has reduced its stock from GBP 1.1 billion to less than GBP 400 million, a decrease of between 50 million and 70 million units over three years.
Negative Updates
Decline in GMV
GMV reduced by 12% year-on-year due to cautious consumer backdrop and deliberate profitability actions.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Significant Reduction in Stock
ASOS has reduced its stock from GBP 1.1 billion to less than GBP 400 million, a decrease of between 50 million and 70 million units over three years.
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Company Guidance
During the call, ASOS provided guidance for fiscal year '26, emphasizing an expected improvement in GMV trajectory and projecting a gross margin expansion of at least 100 basis points, surpassing 48%. The company anticipates adjusted EBITDA to range between GBP 150 million and GBP 180 million, driven by continued efficiency improvements and a focus on profitability without necessitating a return to growth. ASOS reported reducing its stock to just over GBP 400 million and net debt to GBP 185 million. The company highlighted a successful structural refinancing, extending the term to 2030, increasing liquidity by GBP 87.5 million, and reducing interest rates, resulting in cash interest benefits of approximately GBP 5 million. ASOS showcased a strategic focus on enhancing its customer proposition with AI-driven personalization, expanding its Test & React model to 25% of its business, and increasing flexible fulfillment to 15%. The company also expressed confidence in its ability to achieve medium-term goals, including an adjusted EBITDA margin of 8% and sustainable structural free cash flow generation.ASOS plc Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
45
Neutral
Balance Sheet
50
Neutral
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Aug 2025 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.29B | 2.46B | 2.90B | 3.54B | 3.94B | 3.91B |
| Gross Profit | 953.60M | 995.10M | 1.08B | 1.39B | 1.57B | 1.64B |
| EBITDA | 135.30M | -47.70M | -153.60M | -79.50M | 140.90M | 325.80M |
| Net Income | -230.90M | -298.40M | -338.70M | -223.10M | -30.80M | 128.40M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.43B | 1.67B | 2.27B | 2.63B | 3.00B | 2.88B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 209.50M | 318.90M | 382.90M | 353.30M | 323.00M | 662.70M |
| Total Debt | 729.00M | 728.10M | 977.70M | 1.00B | 856.00M | 792.10M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.34B | 1.46B | 1.75B | 1.76B | 1.98B | 1.85B |
| Stockholders Equity | 85.20M | 212.40M | 521.30M | 866.70M | 1.01B | 1.03B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 106.60M | 117.80M | 160.30M | -190.60M | -313.50M | 52.60M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 111.40M | 125.70M | 196.70M | -12.70M | -130.60M | 209.70M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -79.30M | 49.10M | -133.50M | -177.90M | -182.90M | -443.50M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -42.90M | -246.90M | -26.00M | 222.70M | -26.30M | 489.10M |
ASOS plc Technical Analysis
Neutral
289.00
Price Trends
250.73
Negative
265.09
Negative
274.17
Negative
Market Momentum
-8.55
Negative
49.03
Neutral
72.26
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:ASC, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 289 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 219.20, above the 50-day MA of 250.73, and above the 200-day MA of 274.17, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -8.55 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 49.03 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 72.26 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for GB:ASC.
ASOS plc Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 Neutral | £1.53B | 6.72 | 105.88% | 3.99% | 4.39% | -1.37% | |
63 Neutral | £488.37M | 11.70 | 7.92% | ― | 13.21% | -54.35% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
56 Neutral | £678.96M | 8.84 | -113.93% | 1.40% | 3.94% | ― | |
54 Neutral | £260.24M | -0.65 | -155.17% | ― | -15.00% | 21.71% | |
52 Neutral | £560.53M | -8.29 | 12.75% | ― | -1.91% | ― | |
41 Neutral | £260.28M | -3.32 | -9999.00% | ― | -65.42% | 27.73% |
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ASOS plc Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing Changes
ASOS Seeks Block Listing of Shares for Long-Term Incentive Awards
Neutral
Apr 28, 2026
ASOS plc has applied for the admission of 550,000 new ordinary shares to the Official List and to trading on the London Stock Exchange, with admission expected to take effect on 29 April 2026. The shares will be used to satisfy awards vesting unde...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Insider-Linked Investor Increases Stake in ASOS with £3.8m Share Purchase
Positive
Apr 24, 2026
ASOS plc disclosed that Camelot Capital Partners LLC, a person closely associated with Deputy Chair William Barker, has acquired 1,627,693 ordinary shares in the company. The purchase, executed on 23 April 2026 on the London Stock Exchange at an a...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
ASOS Boosts Profitability and Confirms Outlook as Turnaround Gains Traction
Positive
Apr 23, 2026
ASOS reported a 51% rise in adjusted EBITDA for the first half of fiscal 2026, despite a 9% decline in GMV and a 14% drop in revenue, as higher gross margins and lower supply chain costs helped narrow losses. The company highlighted improving tren...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
ASOS Chair Natasja Laheij Joins Supervisory Board of PostNL
Positive
Apr 15, 2026
ASOS plc has announced that its chair, Natasja Laheij, has joined the Supervisory Board of Dutch mail, parcel and e-commerce services provider PostNL N.V., effective 14 April 2026. She will also serve as Chair of PostNL’s Audit Committee, ad...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
ASOS Sets Date for Half-Year Results as Online Fashion Retailer Highlights Global Reach
Neutral
Apr 9, 2026
ASOS plc, the London-listed global online fashion retailer, serves 17 million active customers in over 150 markets with a portfolio of own-label brands such as ASOS DESIGN, ARRANGE, COLLUSION, Topshop, and Topman. It complements these with local a...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
ASOS lifts profitability and reiterates guidance as womenswear and app revamp drive gains
Positive
Mar 25, 2026
ASOS reported a sharp improvement in profitability in the first half of its financial year, with adjusted EBITDA up about 50% year on year despite a 9% fall in gross merchandise value, as price discipline, lower returns and cost-cutting lifted adj...
Business Operations and Strategy
ASOS Switches Share Register Management to Equiniti
Positive
Feb 2, 2026
ASOS plc has changed the manager of its share register, transferring responsibility from MUFG Corporate Markets to Equiniti Limited with effect from 2 February 2026. Shareholders will receive notification of the change along with instructions on h...
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