Robert Walters PLC (GB:RWA)
LSE:RWA
RWA Stock Chart & Stats
143.50 p
10.00 p(3.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
143.50 p
10.00 p(3.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range76.00 p - 255.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.48K
Average Volume (3M)168.69K
Market Cap
£56.17M
Enterprise Value97.97M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£49.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£90.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.93
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield12.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.24
Shares Outstanding72,357,700
10 Day Avg. Volume271,449
30 Day Avg. Volume168,695
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.88
Price to Sales (P/S)0.11
P/FCF Ratio11.93
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£200.00Price Target Upside39.37% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)£567.72M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Positive Operating And Free Cash FlowSustained positive operating and free cash flow is a durable stabilizer: it funds working capital, operations and distributions without immediate recourse to new debt or equity. This cash buffer supports survival through cyclical hiring downturns and underpins strategic reinvestment when markets recover.
Diversified International Staffing ModelA multi-geography, multi-product recruitment model spreads demand risk and creates multiple fee streams (permanent placements, contract margins, advisory services). This structural diversification improves resilience to local downturns and supports cross-market client relationships and scale advantages over time.
Meaningful Gross Profit BaseMaintaining a solid gross profit base indicates the company still captures value from placements and contract staffing. That underlying profitability provides leverage for cost control and margin recovery when volumes stabilize, making a return to positive operating leverage feasible once demand rebounds.
Bears Say
Three-year Revenue DeclineA multi-year top-line contraction is a structural red flag: sustained falling placements reduce scale economics, erode client coverage and limit ability to absorb fixed costs. Without a clear reversal in demand or market share restoration, revenue shrinkage constrains long-term cash generation and recovery potential.
Profitability Swung To LossesA shift from multi-year profitability to consecutive annual losses signals lasting margin pressure from pricing, mix or cost inflexibility. Persistent losses deplete reserves, threaten dividend sustainability and restrict reinvestment, increasing the required operational improvement needed to restore durable earnings power.
Rising Leverage As Equity FellHigher debt-to-equity reduces financial flexibility and elevates refinancing and covenant risk if the downturn persists. Equity erosion means a thinner cushion against further losses, limiting capacity for M&A or investment and making the company more vulnerable to adverse cyclical swings in staffing demand.
Robert Walters News
RWA FAQ
What was Robert Walters PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Robert Walters PLC lowest share price was 76.00 p and its highest was 255.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Robert Walters PLC’s market cap?
Robert Walters PLC’s market cap is £56.17M.
When is Robert Walters PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Robert Walters PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 110 days.
How were Robert Walters PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Robert Walters PLC released its earnings results on Mar 11, 2026. The company reported -0.237 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -0.237 p.
Is Robert Walters PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Robert Walters PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Robert Walters PLC pay dividends?
Robert Walters PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 12.531 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 12.88%. See more information on Robert Walters PLC dividends here
What is Robert Walters PLC’s EPS estimate?
Robert Walters PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Robert Walters PLC have?
Robert Walters PLC has 72,357,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to Robert Walters PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Robert Walters PLC reported an EPS of -0.237 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.961%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Robert Walters PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:RWA
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
Robert Walters Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-55.12%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-24.67%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-17.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Robert Walters PLC
Robert Walters plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides professional recruitment consultancy services worldwide. The company offers permanent, contract, and interim recruitment services in the fields of accounting and finance, banking and financial services, engineering, human resources, information technology, legal, sales and marketing, secretarial and support, and supply chain and procurement. It also provides staffing and recruitment process outsourcing and managed services. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
RWA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
200.00 p
▲(39.37% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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