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Future PLC (GB:FUTR)
LSE:FUTR
FUTR Stock Chart & Stats
469.00p
1.50p(0.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
469.00p
1.50p(0.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range396.20p - 1,029.00p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume69.02K
Average Volume (3M)700.90K
Market Cap
£380.18M
Enterprise Value695.56M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£27.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£337.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.5
Beta1.21
Next Earnings
May 20, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.53%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.24
Shares Outstanding94,438,630
10 Day Avg. Volume743,597
30 Day Avg. Volume700,901
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.75
Price to Book (P/B)0.67
Price to Sales (P/S)0.94
P/FCF Ratio6.08
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£948.33Price Target Upside102.20% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Direct Advertising ShiftA structural shift toward direct digital advertising (68% of ad revenue, H2 direct growth +8%) increases higher-margin, recurring revenue and reduces reliance on volatile programmatic channels. This supports steadier monetization and pricing power across niches over medium term.
Balance Sheet DeleveragingLower leverage (debt/equity ~0.32) strengthens financial flexibility, reduces interest burden and increases capacity to fund strategic initiatives, buybacks and dividends. This durable balance-sheet repair supports investment in growth initiatives without over-reliance on external financing.
AI & Product-led InitiativesInvestment in AI products (Future Optic), Collab and Renewal targets direct audience relationships and retention. These structural product upgrades can raise yield per user, improve targeting and diversify revenue away from commoditised channels, supporting sustainable margin improvement.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue TrendA persistent top-line decline (6% y/y) reduces scale and limits operating leverage available to fund investments. Sustained revenue pressure weakens bargaining power with advertisers and partners, making margin recovery and achievement of growth targets contingent on successful strategic execution.
Audience & E-commerce WeaknessTraffic and e‑commerce declines directly reduce ad impressions and affiliate conversion funnels. Lower audience engagement is a structural headwind for digital publishers; reversing it typically requires product investment and time, pressuring sustainable digital commerce and programmatic revenue.
Profitability & Cash Generation PressureA 21% drop in FCF alongside compressed gross and net margins signals weaker cash available for reinvestment and shareholder returns. Even with good conversion ratios, declining absolute cash flow and margins constrain the company's ability to sustainably fund growth or absorb further market shocks.
Future plc News
FUTR FAQ
What was Future PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Future PLC lowest share price was 396.20p and its highest was 1029.00p in the past 12 months.
What is Future PLC’s market cap?
Future PLC’s market cap is £380.18M.
When is Future PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Future PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 84 days.
How were Future PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Future PLC released its earnings results on Dec 04, 2025. The company reported 0.243p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.243p.
Is Future PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Future PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Future PLC pay dividends?
Future PLC pays a Annually dividend of 3.4p which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.53%. See more information on Future PLC dividends here
What is Future PLC’s EPS estimate?
Future PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Future PLC have?
Future PLC has 94,438,630 shares outstanding.
What happened to Future PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Future PLC reported an EPS of 0.243p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.506%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Future PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:FUTR
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
Future plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£948.33 (102.20% Upside)
£948.33 (102.20% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £83.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-37.52%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.61%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Future PLC
Future plc, together with its subsidiaries, publishes content for technology, games, TV and entertainment, women's lifestyle, real life, music, creative and photography, sports, home interest, and B2B sectors primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. It operates through Media and Magazine segments. The Media segment provides e-commerce, digital advertising, events, lead generation, newsletters and CRM, and digital licensing services. The Magazine segment creates specialist magazines and bookazines in print and digital formats; and offers print licensing services. The company also provides endorsement licensing, comparison shopping, and video content production services, as well as various sales and distribution services to third party publishers. Future plc was founded in 1985 and is based in Bath, the United Kingdom.
FUTR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
948.33p
▲(102.20% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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