GlobalData PLC (GB:DATA)
LSE:DATA
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Rating:63Neutral
Price Target:
112.00 p
â–¼(-3.03% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/18/26
The score is primarily supported by steady growth and reliable cash generation, but is held back by increased balance-sheet risk from higher debt and reduced equity. Technicals indicate strong recent momentum but with overbought conditions and a price still below the 200-day average, and valuation looks only fair with a mid-20s P/E and modest yield.
Positive Factors
Recurring subscription business model
A subscription-based model yields durable, recurring revenue and higher visibility into future cash flows. Enterprise and multi-user contracts typically have higher retention and stickiness, supporting stable topline and predictable renewal-driven revenue over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
Negative Factors
Volatile and elevated leverage
A material debt increase and falling equity weaken the capital cushion and raise refinancing and interest-rate risk. Leverage volatility reduces balance-sheet predictability and limits strategic flexibility to invest or withstand shocks, increasing structural financial risk over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Recurring subscription business model
A subscription-based model yields durable, recurring revenue and higher visibility into future cash flows. Enterprise and multi-user contracts typically have higher retention and stickiness, supporting stable topline and predictable renewal-driven revenue over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
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GlobalData (DATA) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£773.78M
Dividend Yield1.19%
Average Volume (3M)2.61M
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.0
Beta (1Y)1.34
Revenue Growth12.82%
EPS Growth16.40%
CountryUK
Employees3,740
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryConsulting Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding757,138,500
10 Day Avg. Volume1,960,953
30 Day Avg. Volume2,611,205
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.40
Price to Book (P/B)2.72
Price to Sales (P/S)2.57
P/FCF Ratio18.26
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£170.00Price Target Upside47.19% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
GlobalData Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
GlobalData Plc provides business information in the form of proprietary data, analytics, and insights in Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers performance advertising services. It serves aerospace, defense, and security; ...
How the Company Makes Money
GlobalData primarily makes money by selling subscription access to its proprietary data, research, and analytics products delivered via online platforms. Key revenue streams typically include: (1) recurring subscriptions for market intelligence pr...
GlobalData Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
50
Neutral
Cash Flow
72
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 322.10M | 285.50M | 273.10M | 243.20M | 189.30M |
| Gross Profit | 137.40M | 65.50M | 124.30M | 101.00M | 74.20M |
| EBITDA | 120.50M | 86.20M | 88.10M | 72.70M | 51.50M |
| Net Income | 33.10M | 29.60M | 30.80M | 30.50M | 24.90M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 689.10M | 655.80M | 492.30M | 511.60M | 459.60M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 51.10M | 50.50M | 19.80M | 34.00M | 22.60M |
| Total Debt | 189.80M | 67.50M | 289.40M | 313.60M | 233.60M |
| Total Liabilities | 363.10M | 234.90M | 434.50M | 463.30M | 353.30M |
| Stockholders Equity | 303.60M | 403.80M | 57.80M | 48.30M | 106.30M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 45.30M | 43.80M | 61.60M | 59.20M | 50.70M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 47.90M | 45.50M | 65.80M | 61.90M | 52.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -34.10M | -75.90M | -4.20M | -35.40M | -97.50M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -11.70M | 60.50M | -74.50M | -14.80M | 50.90M |
GlobalData Technical Analysis
Positive
115.50
Price Trends
78.12
Positive
94.28
Positive
110.26
Negative
Market Momentum
3.74
Negative
76.92
Negative
93.81
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:DATA, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 115.5 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 75.36, above the 50-day MA of 78.12, and above the 200-day MA of 110.26, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 3.74 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 76.92 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 93.81 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:DATA.
GlobalData Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 Outperform | £221.14M | 10.47 | 6.46% | 3.68% | 2.11% | 818.58% | |
76 Outperform | £375.30M | 19.98 | 14.71% | 2.13% | 34.36% | 17.53% | |
75 Outperform | £24.60B | 15.26 | 26.35% | 1.40% | 5.83% | 11.65% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
63 Neutral | £773.78M | 24.99 | 9.94% | 1.19% | 12.82% | 16.40% | |
60 Neutral | £346.85M | -3.42 | -12.22% | 15.28% | -3.91% | -310.36% | |
54 Neutral | £359.73M | 275.23 | 0.58% | 2.31% | 10.68% | -89.58% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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GlobalData Corporate Events
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
GlobalData Advances Share Buyback with Further Share Cancellations
Positive
Apr 24, 2026
GlobalData Plc has continued to execute its share buyback programme, purchasing 2,445 ordinary shares on 21 April 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 93.2006 pence through Investec Bank. The company plans to cancel the repurchased shares, w...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
GlobalData Advances Share Buyback With Further Share Cancellations
Positive
Apr 17, 2026
GlobalData has continued to execute its recently launched share buyback programme, repurchasing 75,677 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 9 and 13 April 2026 at volume-weighted average prices ranging from about 78.7p to 81.8p. Th...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
GlobalData launches £10m share buyback to cut share capital
Positive
Mar 31, 2026
GlobalData Plc has launched a new share buyback programme of up to £10 million to return surplus capital to investors and reduce its share capital, with all repurchased ordinary shares to be cancelled. The programme is scheduled to run from 3...
Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
GlobalData Sets Date for 2026 AGM and Files 2025 Annual Report
Neutral
Mar 23, 2026
GlobalData has scheduled its 2026 Annual General Meeting for 28 April 2026 at John Carpenter House in London, where shareholders will consider the company’s audited results for the year ended 31 December 2025. The Notice of AGM and the 2025 ...
Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
GlobalData files 2025 annual report and sets date for 2026 AGM
Neutral
Mar 23, 2026
GlobalData Plc has called its 2026 Annual General Meeting for 10:00 a.m. on 28 April 2025 at John Carpenter House in London, and made the related shareholder materials available. The notice of meeting and the audited annual report for the year end...
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing Changes
GlobalData shifts from AIM to LSE Main Market to bolster growth and investor reach
Positive
Mar 5, 2026
GlobalData Plc has moved its listing from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, with its ordinary shares admitted to the FCA’s Official List and trading commencing today under the unchanged ticker DATA. The company is not issu...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
GlobalData Updates Share Capital and Voting Rights Following Buyback Completion
Positive
Mar 2, 2026
GlobalData has confirmed that, following completion of its share buyback programme on 11 February 2026, its issued share capital at the close of business on 27 February 2026 comprised 757,216,635 ordinary shares, with no shares held in treasury. A...
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
GlobalData to Shift Listing from AIM to London Main Market
Positive
Mar 2, 2026
GlobalData has published a prospectus ahead of moving its ordinary shares from AIM to the Financial Conduct Authority’s Official List and to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s main market. Admission is expected at 8:00 a.m. on 5 Ma...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDelistings and Listing ChangesDividendsFinancial Disclosures
GlobalData leans on AI and recurring revenues to power post‑investment rebound
Positive
Mar 2, 2026
GlobalData reported 2025 revenue up 13% to £322.1m, with modest 1% underlying growth as a major reorganisation, six acquisitions and a tougher macro environment weighed on momentum but strengthened its diversified platform. Adjusted EBITDA fe...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
GlobalData Completes £10m Share Buyback, Sets New Voting Rights Total
Positive
Feb 12, 2026
GlobalData has completed a share buyback programme launched in November 2025, repurchasing a total of 9,317,468 ordinary shares for approximately £10 million, all of which have been cancelled. The final tranche, executed on 11 February 2026 v...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
GlobalData Cuts Share Count with Latest Buyback Tranche
Positive
Feb 11, 2026
GlobalData Plc has repurchased 581,015 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, executed through Investec Bank at prices between 93.60p and 96.20p, with a weighted average of 95.4739p. The company will cancel these shares, u...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
GlobalData cancels 581,062 shares in ongoing buyback
Positive
Feb 10, 2026
GlobalData Plc has continued executing its share buyback programme, purchasing 581,062 ordinary shares on 9 February 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 94.00p and 97.00p, with a volume-weighted average price of 95.6278p. The company will can...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
GlobalData strengthens board with appointment of tech-focused non-executive director
Positive
Feb 10, 2026
GlobalData Plc has appointed Toby Walter as an independent non-executive director with effect from 10 February 2026, succeeding Annette Barnes and taking over as chair of the Remuneration Committee later this month. The board change is positioned ...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
GlobalData Cuts Share Count with New Buyback Tranche
Positive
Feb 9, 2026
GlobalData Plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 333,801 ordinary shares on 6 February 2026 at prices between 92.80p and 94.80p, with a weighted average price of about 93.98p. The transactions ...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
GlobalData Cancels 428,903 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme
Positive
Feb 6, 2026
GlobalData Plc has continued to execute its share buyback programme, launched in November 2025, by repurchasing 428,903 ordinary shares on 5 February 2026 at prices between 93.20p and 95.40p, with a weighted average price of 94.1548p. The company ...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
GlobalData Cancels 466,020 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme
Positive
Feb 5, 2026
GlobalData Plc has continued to execute its share buyback programme, which began on 26 November 2025, repurchasing 466,020 ordinary shares on 4 February 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 93.20p and 96.40p, with a weighted average price of 9...
Stock Buyback
GlobalData Cancels 457,348 Shares as Buyback Programme Progresses
Neutral
Feb 4, 2026
GlobalData Plc has continued to execute its share buyback programme, repurchasing 457,348 ordinary shares on 3 February 2026 through Investec Bank at prices ranging between 95.60p and 104.50p, with a weighted average price of 99.2282p. The company...
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing Changes
GlobalData sets March date for move from AIM to London Stock Exchange Main Market
Positive
Feb 4, 2026
GlobalData Plc plans to shift its listing from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, seeking admission of its entire issued ordinary share capital to the FCA’s Official List in the Equity Shares (Commercial Companies) category...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
GlobalData Cancels 455,676 Shares as Buyback Programme Progresses
Positive
Feb 3, 2026
GlobalData has continued to execute its share buyback programme, repurchasing 455,676 ordinary shares on 2 February 2026 at prices between 105.00p and 106.50p, with a weighted average price of 105.8493p across trades on the London Stock Exchange a...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
GlobalData Cancels 307,786 Shares After Latest Buyback Transaction
Positive
Feb 2, 2026
GlobalData Plc has repurchased 307,786 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, executed via Investec Bank on 30 January 2026 at prices ranging between 105.50p and 107.50p, with a weighted average price of 106.592p. T...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
GlobalData Cancels 419,000 Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme
Positive
Jan 30, 2026
GlobalData Plc has executed another tranche of its ongoing share buyback programme, repurchasing 419,071 ordinary shares on 29 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 107.00p and 110.50p, with a weighted average price of 109.8618p. The re...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
GlobalData Cancels 395,044 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme
Positive
Jan 29, 2026
GlobalData Plc has continued to execute its ongoing share buyback programme, purchasing 395,044 ordinary shares on 28 January 2026 at prices between 109.50p and 112.00p, with a weighted average price of 111.4882p. The repurchased shares will be ca...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
GlobalData Cancels 244,959 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme
Positive
Jan 28, 2026
GlobalData Plc has repurchased 244,959 of its ordinary shares as part of the ongoing share buyback programme launched in November 2025, paying a weighted average price of 114.63 pence per share across trades executed via Investec Bank on the Londo...
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