Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (GB:BMY)
LSE:BMY
BMY Stock Chart & Stats
474.50 p
6.00 p(0.95%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
474.50 p
6.00 p(0.95%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range435.00 p - 654.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume18.07K
Average Volume (3M)344.82K
Market Cap
£460.94M
Enterprise Value473.60M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£17.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£30.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.4
Beta0.36
Next Earnings
May 21, 2026EPS Estimate
0.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.26%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.23
Shares Outstanding81,608,670
10 Day Avg. Volume235,113
30 Day Avg. Volume344,823
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.87
Price to Book (P/B)2.31
Price to Sales (P/S)1.38
P/FCF Ratio13.91
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£825.00Price Target Upside73.87% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)£353.11M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetBloomsbury’s strong equity ratio and very low leverage provide durable financial flexibility. Low debt reduces refinancing and interest risk, supports investment in content and digital initiatives, sustains dividends or buybacks, and cushions the business through publishing cycles.
Robust Cash GenerationSteady operating cash flow growth and a 12.33% rise in free cash flow point to reliable internal funding. Strong cash conversion supports reinvestment in frontlist and backlist, funds digital transformation and rights exploitation, and reduces reliance on external financing over the medium term.
Strategic Partnerships & LeadershipNew strategic alliances and a CFO hire focused on AI/digital represent structural moves to modernize content distribution and product capabilities. These partnerships can accelerate digital monetization, improve operational tech, and strengthen long-term competitive positioning across channels.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionA notable fall in net margin signals rising cost pressure or weaker pricing power. If persistent, margin compression will reduce cash available for content investment and returns, force cost restructuring, and can impair the company’s ability to fund strategic digital initiatives sustainably.
Declining ROEA falling ROE indicates lower efficiency converting equity into profits. Persistently weaker ROE can signal suboptimal capital allocation or margin deterioration, limiting long-term shareholder returns and requiring management action to improve high‑return investments or cost structure.
Recent Top- And Bottom-line WeaknessMeaningful declines in revenue and EPS reflect substantive near-term business weakness—likely weaker frontlist sales, market softness, or transition costs to digital. Sustained top- and bottom-line contraction could slow reinvestment, delay margin recovery and strain long-term growth plans.
Bloomsbury Publishing News
BMY FAQ
What was Bloomsbury Publishing PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC lowest share price was 435.00 p and its highest was 654.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Bloomsbury Publishing PLC’s market cap?
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC’s market cap is £460.94M.
When is Bloomsbury Publishing PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is May 21, 2026 which is in 43 days.
How were Bloomsbury Publishing PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC released its earnings results on Oct 23, 2025. The company reported 0.23 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.156 p by 0.074 p.
Is Bloomsbury Publishing PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Bloomsbury Publishing PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Bloomsbury Publishing PLC pay dividends?
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC pays a Quarterly dividend of 4.08 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.26%. See more information on Bloomsbury Publishing PLC dividends here
What is Bloomsbury Publishing PLC’s EPS estimate?
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.19.
How many shares outstanding does Bloomsbury Publishing PLC have?
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC has 81,608,670 shares outstanding.
What happened to Bloomsbury Publishing PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC reported an EPS of 0.23 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.156 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.531%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:BMY
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
Bloomsbury Publishing Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-27.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.70%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc publishes academic, educational, and general fiction and non-fiction books for children, teachers, students, researchers, and professionals worldwide. The company offers books and digital resources to international research community and higher education students; online law, accounting, and tax services for the United Kingdom and Eire professionals; and publishing services for corporations and institutions. It also serves communities of interest in sports and sports science, nautical, military history, natural history, arts and crafts, and popular science; and offers books for students of the arts, humanities, and social sciences. In addition, the company provides digital resources and databases for school libraries and professionals, as well as educational content for primary and secondary schools; and professional development content for trainee teachers and teachers. Further, the company publishes non-fiction list, such as cookery, sport, crime, natural history, health, and well-being books. Additionally, the company publishes fiction lists for adults; and titles in print, e-book and audio book formats for both adult and children. Bloomsbury Publishing Plc was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
BMY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
825.00 p
▲(73.87% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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