Want to see GB:BNZL full AI Analyst Report?
BNZL Stock Chart & Stats
2358.00 p
4.00 p(0.12%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
2358.00 p
4.00 p(0.12%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range1,981.00 p - 2,782.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume30.48K
Average Volume (3M)1.01M
Market Cap
£8.97B
Enterprise Value9.10K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£540.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£2.90B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.7
Beta0.24
Next Earnings
Sep 01, 2026EPS Estimate
0.82Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.56%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.41
Shares Outstanding324,289,180
10 Day Avg. Volume623,722
30 Day Avg. Volume1,012,169
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.45
Price to Book (P/B)2.42
Price to Sales (P/S)0.57
P/FCF Ratio8.81
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£2,623.33Price Target Upside11.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)1.82
Revenue Forecast (FY)£12.19B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationBunzl’s free cash flow conversion is consistently very high (~91–96% of net income) and FCF rose strongly in 2025. Durable cash generation funds dividends, buybacks and bolt-on M&A, supports the balance sheet and provides a buffer through operational volatility.
Disciplined M&A & PipelineA long-standing, disciplined bolt-on M&A model expands geographic reach, customer exposure and purchasing scale. Historical deal discipline and cited year‑2 ROIC indicate acquisitions reliably add scale and synergies, a structural growth lever that complements organic volumes.
Own-brand & Digital PenetrationHigher own‑brand mix and broad digital ordering materially improve margin mix and customer stickiness. Combined with ongoing warehouse consolidations and automation pilots, these structural efficiency gains lower unit costs and support sustainable margin and service improvements.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionOperating margin and adjusted profit declined in 2025, and adjusted EPS fell. For a distribution business with inherently thin margins, persistent compression signals structural pressure on pricing, cost pass‑through and integration costs that can limit durable profitability.
Meaningful LeverageLeverage remains material despite improvement from 2024, leaving less fiscal flexibility. At ~2.0x net debt/EBITDA and debt roughly in line with equity, the group is more sensitive to interest costs and has reduced headroom for large discretionary investment if cashflow or margins weaken.
North America Execution RiskNorth America is ~30% of revenue and suffered a material profit and margin hit after a sales & operations model change, with wallet‑share loss. Persistent execution issues in this core market create structural revenue and margin downside unless remediation is sustained.
BNZL FAQ
What was Bunzl PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Bunzl PLC lowest share price was 1981.00 p and its highest was 2782.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Bunzl PLC’s market cap?
Bunzl PLC’s market cap is £8.97B.
When is Bunzl PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Bunzl PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 01, 2026 which is in 46 days.
How were Bunzl PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Bunzl PLC released its earnings results on Mar 02, 2026. The company reported 1.012 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.979 p by 0.033 p.
Is Bunzl PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Bunzl PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Bunzl PLC pay dividends?
Bunzl PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 53.9 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.56%. See more information on Bunzl PLC dividends here
What is Bunzl PLC’s EPS estimate?
Bunzl PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.82.
How many shares outstanding does Bunzl PLC have?
Bunzl PLC has 324,289,180 shares outstanding.
What happened to Bunzl PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Bunzl PLC reported an EPS of 1.012 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.979 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.37%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Bunzl PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:BNZL
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
Bunzl plc Stock Smart Score
Outperform
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£2,623.33 (11.25% Upside)
£2,623.33 (11.25% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £152.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-30.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-9.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Bunzl PLC
Bunzl plc, a London-based company established in 1854, functions as an international distribution and services provider, operating across North America, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and other global markets. The firm supplies a comprehensive range of products tailored to various business sectors. It caters to grocery, supermarket, and convenience stores with essential items like food packaging, films, labels, cleaning and hygiene supplies, and personal protective equipment. The hospitality industry, encompassing hotels, restaurants, contract caterers, food processors, commercial growers, and the leisure sector, benefits from its offerings of disposable tableware, guest amenities, catering equipment, agricultural supplies, hygiene products, and safety items. For industrial, construction, and e-commerce clients, Bunzl provides workwear such as gloves, boots, hard hats, ear and eye protection, alongside cleaning and hygiene supplies, and asset protection solutions. Additionally, the company furnishes cleaning and facilities management companies, as well as industrial and public customers, with chemicals and hygiene paper. In the healthcare sector, serving hospitals, care homes, and other facilities, Bunzl delivers critical medical equipment, including gloves, masks, swabs, gowns, bandages, and various healthcare devices. Finally, it supplies packaging and other operational store essentials to a wide array of retail outlets, from chains and boutiques to department stores, home improvement centers, office supply companies, and their associated e-commerce channels.
BNZL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
2,623.33 p
▲(11.25% Upside)








