Polar Capital Holdings PLC (GB:POLR)
LSE:POLR
POLR Stock Chart & Stats
623.00 p
-4.00 p(-0.82%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
623.00 p
-4.00 p(-0.82%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range340.50 p - 653.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume19.04K
Average Volume (3M)366.11K
Market Cap
£594.02M
Enterprise Value508.49M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£161.43M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.7
Beta1.51
Next Earnings
Jun 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.38Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield8.73%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.18
Shares Outstanding100,522,255
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
£725.00Price Target Upside16.37% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.63
Revenue Forecast (FY)£245.54M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance-sheet StrengthExtremely low financial leverage and a high equity ratio give the company resilience to AUM volatility and market shocks. Strong ROE shows efficient capital use, enabling durable shareholder returns, strategic investment and optionality on buybacks or acquisitions without stressing liquidity.
Cash GenerationRobust free cash flow growth and near parity of FCF to reported earnings indicate high cash conversion quality. This supports sustainable dividend funding, reinvestment in distribution/technology, and cushions operating volatility tied to market-driven fee income over the medium term.
AuM Growth & Strategic InitiativesA record rise in assets under management expands the fee base permanently if retained, while governance approvals and a strategic tech focus can improve distribution, scalability and margin structure. These structural moves strengthen competitive position and future organic revenue potential.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionA large drop in gross margin and reduced net margin signal sustained cost pressure or pricing challenges in core fee products. If structural, this erodes profitability and cash flow over time, reducing flexibility to invest or maintain payouts unless cost or pricing dynamics are addressed.
AUM-dependent Revenue ModelBusiness model reliance on AUM-linked fees makes revenues cyclically sensitive to markets and client flows. Prolonged market downturns or sustained outflows can materially reduce recurring fees and margins, constraining growth investments and stressing dividend capacity despite strong balance sheet metrics.
Earnings Growth WeaknessNegative EPS growth alongside only modest revenue gains indicates profit per share is under pressure, potentially from higher costs, mix shifts or one-offs. Persistent EPS weakness can limit reinvestment, weaken shareholder return prospects and signal structural margin or operating issues.
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 340.50 p and its highest was 653.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Polar Capital Holdings PLC’s market cap?
Polar Capital Holdings PLC’s market cap is £594.02M.
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 85 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 0.38.
How many shares outstanding does Polar Capital Holdings PLC have?
Polar Capital Holdings PLC has 100,522,255 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
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£725.00 (16.37% Upside)
£725.00 (16.37% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £192.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
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
725.00 p
▲(16.37% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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