RWS Holdings PLC (GB:RWS)
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RWS Stock Chart & Stats
88.90 p
0.47 p(0.26%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
88.90 p
0.47 p(0.26%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range68.50 p - 113.58 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume120.84K
Average Volume (3M)1.10M
Market Cap
£387.87M
Enterprise Value448.38M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£32.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£80.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.45
Next Earnings
Jun 11, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield15.28%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.27
Shares Outstanding371,163,330
10 Day Avg. Volume1,503,482
30 Day Avg. Volume1,100,490
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.45
Price to Sales (P/S)0.49
P/FCF Ratio5.57
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£170.00Price Target Upside91.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)£698.92M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthA strong equity ratio and moderate leverage give RWS durable financial flexibility. This capital structure supports investment in technology and services, helps absorb demand shocks, and preserves optionality for strategic M&A or tuck-ins without immediate refinancing stress.
Operational Cash GenerationPositive operating cash flow relative to net income indicates core services convert revenue into cash despite accounting losses. That cash conversion helps fund working capital, maintenance of client programs and steady investment in localization tools over the medium term.
Durable Business Model And Structural DemandRWS combines services and software across translation, IP and content tech. Recurring tech revenues plus long-term managed services tie clients in, while regulatory and multilingual needs create steady structural demand supporting durable revenue streams over multiple cycles.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue And LossesSustained revenue decline and negative net income reduce internal funding for product development and sales expansion. If trends persist, they erode competitive position, limit reinvestment in technology, and can weaken customer retention and contract renewal economics over months.
Margin DeteriorationFalling gross and operating margins signal pressure from pricing, cost inflation or unfavorable mix toward lower-margin services. Margin erosion undermines operating leverage, shrinks free cash flow potential, and makes sustaining high-investment initiatives and software transitions harder long-term.
Weak Free Cash Flow TrendDeclining free cash flow growth constrains capital allocation choices—reducing ability to pay dividends, invest in product R&D, or pursue acquisitions without raising external capital. This increases financial vulnerability if revenue or margins worsen further.
RWS Holdings News
RWS FAQ
What was RWS Holdings PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
RWS Holdings PLC lowest share price was 68.50 p and its highest was 113.58 p in the past 12 months.
What is RWS Holdings PLC’s market cap?
RWS Holdings PLC’s market cap is £387.87M.
When is RWS Holdings PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
RWS Holdings PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 11, 2026 which is in 2 days.
How were RWS Holdings PLC’s earnings last quarter?
RWS Holdings PLC released its earnings results on Dec 11, 2025. The company reported -0.24 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -0.24 p.
Is RWS Holdings PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts RWS Holdings PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does RWS Holdings PLC pay dividends?
RWS Holdings PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 4.6 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 15.28%. See more information on RWS Holdings PLC dividends here
What is RWS Holdings PLC’s EPS estimate?
RWS Holdings PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does RWS Holdings PLC have?
RWS Holdings PLC has 371,163,330 shares outstanding.
What happened to RWS Holdings PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
RWS Holdings PLC reported an EPS of -0.24 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.706%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of RWS Holdings PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:RWS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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RWS Holdings Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£170.00 (91.23% Upside)
£170.00 (91.23% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:RWS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
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Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £60.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-37.72%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-12.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-13.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
RWS Holdings PLC
RWS Holdings plc specializes in technologically advanced services related to language, content management, and intellectual property (IP). The company structures its operations across four primary divisions: 1. Language Services: This segment provides a wide array of language solutions, enabling clients to develop, translate, and disseminate content in approximately 250 different languages. 2. Regulated Industries: Catering to highly controlled sectors, this division offers a comprehensive suite of language support. This includes specialized services for clinical trial administration, linguistic validation of clinical outcome assessments, and tailored solutions for industries such as insurance, retail and investment banking, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and legal proceedings. 3. IP Services: Focusing on intellectual property, this division manages patent translation and filing services, in addition to offering a variety of IP search capabilities. 4. Language and Content Technology: This segment utilizes advanced language technology and artificial intelligence to empower enterprises in creating, managing, translating, and automating their content across multiple languages, while also providing support for content management systems. RWS serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, energy, retail and e-commerce, legal, travel and hospitality, finance, industrial and manufacturing, life sciences, high-tech software, chemical, media, aerospace and defense, managed care, telecommunications, and government sectors. With its headquarters in Chalfont St Peter, UK, RWS Holdings plc, established in 1958, conducts its business internationally, with a strong presence in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Continental Europe.
RWS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
170.00 p
▲(91.23% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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