Polar Capital Holdings PLC (GB:POLR)
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POLR Stock Chart & Stats
708.00 p
-4.00 p(-0.82%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
708.00 p
-4.00 p(-0.82%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range365.50 p - 720.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume19.04K
Average Volume (3M)366.11K
Market Cap
£648.01M
Enterprise Value561.02M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£161.43M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.7
Beta1.49
Next Earnings
Jun 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.35Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield8.73%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.18
Shares Outstanding100,470,270
10 Day Avg. Volume543,945
30 Day Avg. Volume366,114
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.98
Price to Book (P/B)3.07
Price to Sales (P/S)1.86
P/FCF Ratio6.46
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£785.00Price Target Upside10.88% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.62
Revenue Forecast (FY)£244.84M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage & Solid Equity BaseVery low debt-to-equity and a high equity ratio materially reduce solvency and refinancing risk for an asset manager. This balance sheet strength provides durable capacity to absorb AUM outflows, support working capital, and fund strategic initiatives without needing external leverage over the next 2–6 months.
High Return On EquityA sustained ROE above 25% indicates efficient use of shareholder capital and high profitability of the fee business. For an active manager, this implies the firm converts retained equity into recurring fee income and returns, supporting dividend capacity and durable shareholder value if operating margins hold.
Improving Cash GenerationStrong FCF growth and close alignment of cash flow with reported earnings show the business reliably converts fees into cash. That cash trajectory supports sustained dividend payments, funds reinvestment, and cushions the firm through AUM volatility, reinforcing financial flexibility over months.
Bears Say
Sharp Gross Margin DeclineA near-halving of gross margin signals meaningful structural pressure—either rising costs, lower fee rates, or less profitable product mix. If persistent, this erodes operating leverage inherent in asset-management fee models and forces either cost restructuring or higher revenue growth to restore prior profitability levels.
Reduced Net Profit MarginA lower net margin weakens the company's ability to absorb market-driven AUM declines and increases sensitivity of earnings to revenue shocks. Persistently compressed net margins constrain dividend sustainability and limit capacity to reinvest in distribution or product development over the medium term.
Revenue Tied To AUM And FlowsThe fee-based business model is structurally dependent on AUM levels and client flows. That creates durable revenue cyclicality tied to markets and distribution success; without consistent inflows or outperformance, management fee revenue can decline materially over a 2–6 month horizon, pressuring earnings.
Polar Capital Holdings News
POLR FAQ
What was Polar Capital Holdings PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Polar Capital Holdings PLC lowest share price was 365.50 p and its highest was 720.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Polar Capital Holdings PLC’s market cap?
Polar Capital Holdings PLC’s market cap is £648.01M.
When is Polar Capital Holdings PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Polar Capital Holdings PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 29, 2026 which is in 62 days.
How were Polar Capital Holdings PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Polar Capital Holdings PLC released its earnings results on Nov 17, 2025. The company reported 0.182 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of 0.216 p by -0.034 p.
Is Polar Capital Holdings PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Polar Capital Holdings PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Polar Capital Holdings PLC pay dividends?
Polar Capital Holdings PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 14 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 8.73%. See more information on Polar Capital Holdings PLC dividends here
What is Polar Capital Holdings PLC’s EPS estimate?
Polar Capital Holdings PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.35.
How many shares outstanding does Polar Capital Holdings PLC have?
Polar Capital Holdings PLC has 100,470,270 shares outstanding.
What happened to Polar Capital Holdings PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Polar Capital Holdings PLC reported an EPS of 0.182 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of 0.216 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.65%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Polar Capital Holdings PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:POLR
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
Polar Capital Holdings Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£785.00 (10.88% Upside)
£785.00 (10.88% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £93.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.08%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
30.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.62%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Polar Capital Holdings PLC
Polar Capital Holdings plc is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm provides its services to professional and institutional investors. It launches and manages equity and balanced mutual funds. The firm also launches and manages hedge funds for its clients. The firm invests in public equity markets across the globe. The firm typically invests in companies in technology, healthcare and financial sectors. Polar Capital Holdings plc was founded in December 2000 and is based in London, United Kingdom with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan.
POLR Revenue Breakdown
76.73% Ireland
16.02% United Kingdom
5.57% Rest of Europe
0.72% Cayman Islands
0.97% Other
POLR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
785.00 p
▲(10.88% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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