Future PLC (GB:FUTR)
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FUTR Stock Chart & Stats
469.00 p
1.50 p(0.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
469.00 p
1.50 p(0.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range262.20 p - 806.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume69.02K
Average Volume (3M)700.90K
Market Cap
£274.18M
Enterprise Value643.16M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£44.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£391.70M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.8
Beta0.29
Next Earnings
Dec 03, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.53%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.36
Shares Outstanding91,379,790
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
£515.17Price Target Upside9.84% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)1
Revenue Forecast (FY)£709.35M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Revenue Model (ads, Commerce, Subscriptions, B2B)Future's multi-channel revenue mix — direct and programmatic advertising, affiliate commerce, consumer subscriptions and B2B services — reduces reliance on any single monetization stream. Over months this diversification cushions advertising cycles and e-commerce volatility, supporting steadier cash flows and strategic reinvestment.
Higher Mix Of Direct Digital AdvertisingA rising share of direct advertising (68% of ad revenue) signals stronger client relationships, higher CPMs and more predictable contracts versus programmatic. This structural shift supports margin resilience and monetization even if audience sessions fall, improving revenue quality over the medium term.
Improved Leverage With Clear Margin And Cash TargetsLower leverage (debt/equity ~0.32) combined with management targets to sustain ~30% EBITDA margin and high cash conversion raises financial resilience. Reduced debt service and disciplined margins create headroom for buybacks, dividends and targeted investment, strengthening the balance sheet and long-term flexibility.
Bears Say
Declining Top-line And Margin PressureSustained revenue declines and compressing gross/net margins signal structural pressure on scale and pricing power. Over a multi-month horizon this limits reinvestment capacity, constrains margin expansion despite cost discipline, and raises dependency on non-organic fixes or product mix shifts to restore growth.
Falling Audience EngagementA 10% decline in sessions reduces programmatic inventory and commerce conversion opportunities. Even with direct ad growth, lower audience scale erodes SEO/social reach and long-term monetization levers; rebuilding sustainable engagement typically requires multi-quarter content investment and may depress near-term returns.
E-commerce And B2B WeaknessesA sharp drop in e-commerce page views (-22% H2) and B2B headwinds in enterprise tech reduce high-margin affiliate and commercial revenue. These structural demand shocks impair one of Future's higher-growth monetization channels, requiring sustained SEO/product fixes and client re-engagement to recover contribution levels.
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FUTR FAQ
What was Future PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Future PLC lowest share price was 262.20 p and its highest was 806.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Future PLC’s market cap?
Future PLC’s market cap is £274.18M.
When is Future PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Future PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 03, 2026 which is in 175 days.
How were Future PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Future PLC released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported 0.464 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.464 p.
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 17 p 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 91,379,790 shares outstanding.
What happened to Future PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Future PLC reported an EPS of 0.464 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 12.448%.
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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£515.17 (9.84% Upside)
£515.17 (9.84% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £20.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-37.52%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.57%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Future PLC
Future plc, along with its associated companies, specializes in creating and disseminating content across a wide array of interests, including technology, gaming, television, entertainment, women's lifestyle, real-life topics, music, creative arts, photography, sports, home interests, and business-to-business sectors. Its primary operations are concentrated in the United States and the United Kingdom. The company's activities are organized into two main divisions: Media and Magazine. The Media division delivers a suite of services such as e-commerce solutions, digital advertising, event management, lead generation, newsletters, customer relationship management, and digital content licensing. Meanwhile, the Magazine division is responsible for producing specialized magazines and bookazines in both print and digital formats, in addition to offering print licensing services. Beyond these core areas, Future plc also provides endorsement licensing, comparison shopping tools, video content production, and various sales and distribution assistance for other publishing entities. The company was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Bath, United Kingdom.
FUTR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
515.17 p
▲(9.84% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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