CMC Markets PLC (GB:CMCX)
LSE:CMCX
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CMCX Stock Chart & Stats
332.00 p
0.50 p(0.21%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
332.00 p
0.50 p(0.21%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range203.00 p - 472.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume26.72K
Average Volume (3M)236.93K
Market Cap
£1.28B
Enterprise Value822.93M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£392.23M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£68.41M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.2
Beta0.55
Next Earnings
Nov 19, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.65%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.27
Shares Outstanding279,815,460
10 Day Avg. Volume239,883
30 Day Avg. Volume236,929
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.57
Price to Book (P/B)2.03
Price to Sales (P/S)2.26
P/FCF Ratio20.30
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£480.00Price Target Upside44.58% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.41
Revenue Forecast (FY)£462.20M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetA very low leverage profile and steadily growing equity provide structural resilience versus cyclical revenue swings. This balance-sheet strength supports absorbing trading losses, funds platform investment, preserves optionality for opportunistic M&A or buybacks, and underpins long-term capital allocation flexibility.
Sustained ProfitabilityConsistent positive net income and healthy operating profit show the business can generate profitable returns from its trading platforms. Sustainable profitability funds reinvestment in technology and client service, supports dividend capacity, and provides a buffer during lower-volume periods.
Scalable Multi-asset Platform ModelA proprietary, multi-asset platform with retail and institutional revenue streams creates durable competitive advantages: client stickiness, cross-sell potential, and recurring spread/fee income. Institutional/B2B offerings diversify earnings sources and enable scalable revenue as client volumes recover.
Bears Say
Volatile Free Cash FlowA large swing in free cash flow weakens predictability of capital allocation and dividend sustainability. For a broker reliant on operating cash from client flows, such volatility can force prudent cash reserves, restrict investment cadence, and elevate funding or operational risk during downturns.
Business Cyclicality Tied To Market ActivityRevenue dependence on trading volumes and market volatility creates structural earnings variability. That cyclicality complicates long-term planning, increases operating leverage when activity falls, and means profitability and cash generation are contingent on external market conditions beyond management control.
Margin Sensitivity To Market ConditionsMargins compress when trading activity or spreads narrow, reducing retained earnings available for reinvestment or returns. Persistent margin sensitivity limits predictable long-term return generation and makes the firm's ability to sustain higher operating margins contingent on volatile market environments.
CMC Markets News
CMCX FAQ
What was CMC Markets PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
CMC Markets PLC lowest share price was 203.00 p and its highest was 472.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is CMC Markets PLC’s market cap?
CMC Markets PLC’s market cap is £1.28B.
When is CMC Markets PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
CMC Markets PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 19, 2026 which is in 162 days.
How were CMC Markets PLC’s earnings last quarter?
CMC Markets PLC released its earnings results on Jun 04, 2026. The company reported 0.137 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.137 p.
Is CMC Markets PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts CMC Markets PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does CMC Markets PLC pay dividends?
CMC Markets PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 8.3 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.65%. See more information on CMC Markets PLC dividends here
What is CMC Markets PLC’s EPS estimate?
CMC Markets PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does CMC Markets PLC have?
CMC Markets PLC has 279,815,460 shares outstanding.
What happened to CMC Markets PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CMC Markets PLC reported an EPS of 0.137 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 16.848%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of CMC Markets PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CMCX
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
CMC Markets Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£480.00 (44.58% Upside)
£480.00 (44.58% Upside)
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-34.52%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.91%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
37.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
CMC Markets PLC
CMC Markets plc, along with its affiliated entities, delivers online financial trading solutions to a wide range of clients. These include individual investors, professional traders, stockbrokers, and institutions across the United Kingdom, Ireland, continental Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, and other global markets. Utilizing its proprietary trading platform, the company enables clients to speculate on market movements through Contracts for Difference (CFDs) and financial spread betting. These services provide access to a diverse array of underlying assets, such as global stock indices, foreign exchange currency pairs, commodities, cryptocurrencies, individual shares, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), and government treasuries. Beyond its core trading offerings, CMC Markets also provides comprehensive educational resources. This support encompasses various tools and materials, live online webinars and events, user guides for its platform, advanced trading strategy instruction, and market insights penned by its analysts. The company was established in 1989 and maintains its primary headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
CMCX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
480.00 p
▲(44.58% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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