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EPE Special Opportunities PLC (GB:ESO)
LSE:ESO

EPE Special Opportunities (ESO) Price & Analysis

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ESO Stock Chart & Stats

148.00p
-0.50p(-0.33%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
148.00p
-0.50p(-0.33%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetA conservatively financed balance sheet with low debt relative to equity provides structural resilience across business cycles. It increases financial flexibility for capital allocation, supports survival through revenue volatility, and allows management to pursue buybacks or opportunistic investments without forcing distressed financing.
Cash-flow RecoveryThe shift to positive operating and free cash flow in 2024–2025 represents a durable improvement in liquidity and internal funding capacity. Sustained positive cash conversion reduces reliance on external financing and supports reinvestment, shareholder returns, and balance-sheet repair if maintained over the medium term.
Active Capital Returns (buybacks)Ongoing buybacks indicate management is returning excess capital to shareholders and can be a disciplined use of cash when valuations and liquidity permit. Over time, modest buybacks can enhance per-share metrics and signal confidence in long-term prospects if funded without stressing the balance sheet.
Bears Say
Earnings Volatility And QualityLarge year-to-year swings and unusually wide gaps between gross profit, EBIT and EBITDA indicate unstable profitability and questionable earnings quality. This persistent volatility undermines forecasting, makes capital allocation and investor assessment difficult, and raises the risk of future earnings disappointments.
Inconsistent Cash GenerationAlthough cash flow turned positive recently, the multi-year inconsistency and a sharp decline in free cash flow growth in 2025 show cash generation is not yet reliable. Unstable FCF limits sustained investment, dividends or buybacks and increases vulnerability to shocks or strategic missteps.
Weak And Negative Returns On EquityPersistently weak or negative ROE signals the business has struggled to convert equity into profitable growth. Over time, low returns reduce reinvestment benefits, constrain shareholder returns, and make it harder to justify new initiatives without improving core profitability and revenue stability.

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ESO FAQ

What was EPE Special Opportunities PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
EPE Special Opportunities PLC lowest share price was 136.00p and its highest was 182.80p in the past 12 months.
    What is EPE Special Opportunities PLC’s market cap?
    Currently, no data Available
    When is EPE Special Opportunities PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
    EPE Special Opportunities PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 24, 2026 which is in 29 days.
      How were EPE Special Opportunities PLC’s earnings last quarter?
      EPE Special Opportunities PLC released its earnings results on Sep 09, 2025. The company reported -0.335p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -0.335p.
        Is EPE Special Opportunities PLC overvalued?
        According to Wall Street analysts EPE Special Opportunities PLC’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
          Does EPE Special Opportunities PLC pay dividends?
          EPE Special Opportunities PLC does not currently pay dividends.
          What is EPE Special Opportunities PLC’s EPS estimate?
          EPE Special Opportunities PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
          How many shares outstanding does EPE Special Opportunities PLC have?
          EPE Special Opportunities PLC has 28,890,852 shares outstanding.
            What happened to EPE Special Opportunities PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
            EPE Special Opportunities PLC reported an EPS of -0.335p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
              Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of EPE Special Opportunities PLC?
              Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:ESO
              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

                Company Description

                EPE Special Opportunities PLC

                EPE Special Opportunities plc specializes in middle market, growth capital, distressed, pre-IPO, special situations, turnaround, PIPES, and buyouts. It also does secondary direct and secondary indirect investing. The fund typically invests in consumer and retail, financial services, manufacturing, media and support services sectors including education, healthcare and social housing. It prefers to invest in United Kingdom. It seeks to invest between $2 million and $30 million in small and medium enterprises. The fund invests privately as well as publicly. The fund seeks to exit its investments between one year and five years and take minority positions.

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