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RWS Holdings
(LSE:RWS)
RWS Holdings (RWS) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
RWS Holdings Business Overview & Revenue Model
RWS Holdings Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 690.10M | 718.20M | 733.80M | 749.20M | 694.50M |
| Gross Profit | 259.00M | 336.50M | 339.50M | 350.20M | 313.20M |
| EBITDA | -18.20M | 135.80M | 141.50M | 154.20M | 123.80M |
| Net Income | -99.80M | 47.50M | -27.70M | 62.70M | 41.20M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 1.04B | 1.21B | 1.32B | 1.48B | 1.35B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 32.60M | 61.50M | 76.20M | 101.20M | 92.50M |
| Total Debt | 80.50M | 101.60M | 86.10M | 76.00M | 98.70M |
| Total Liabilities | 277.70M | 306.90M | 328.50M | 334.60M | 336.30M |
| Stockholders Equity | 763.20M | 899.60M | 987.30M | 1.14B | 1.01B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 61.20M | 32.20M | 67.20M | 96.60M | 61.10M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 64.60M | 75.30M | 107.50M | 126.20M | 84.30M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -20.60M | -17.70M | -71.20M | -43.70M | 23.90M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -71.70M | -67.10M | -56.10M | -81.80M | -65.40M |
RWS Holdings Technical Analysis
RWS Holdings Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | £2.22B | 13.52 | 20.62% | 2.58% | 11.42% | -17.18% | |
75 Outperform | £248.37M | 17.07 | 3.61% | 1.52% | 15.22% | 1.23% | |
66 Neutral | £324.51M | 27.81 | 4.01% | 2.31% | 6.90% | 145.00% | |
64 Neutral | £431.05M | -12.59 | 9.00% | ― | -4.87% | ― | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
61 Neutral | £267.20M | -18.61 | -40.39% | 1.11% | 15.27% | -73.02% | |
60 Neutral | £279.44M | -3.42 | -12.00% | 15.28% | -3.91% | -310.36% |
RWS Holdings Corporate Events
RWS Holdings plc, the UK-listed global AI solutions provider, has granted options over its ordinary shares to senior executives under its 2018 Save As You Earn (SAYE) Plan. The company, which focuses on culturally aware and secure enterprise AI for major global brands, continues to use equity participation to align leadership with shareholder interests.
On 12 February 2026, Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Faes, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Affairs Joseph Ayala, and General Counsel and Company Secretary Jane Hyde each received options over 15,101 shares at an exercise price of 74 pence. The grants, conducted outside a trading venue, underscore RWS’s ongoing use of employee share schemes as a retention and incentive tool for key management amid its continued expansion in AI-driven content and localisation services.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RWS) stock is a Hold with a £96.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RWS Holdings stock, see the GB:RWS Stock Forecast page.
RWS Holdings said shareholders approved all resolutions at its 2026 annual general meeting, including the receipt of the annual report and accounts and the directors’ remuneration report and policy. Investors also backed the proposed dividend, re-elected all standing directors and renewed the mandate for Ernst & Young as auditor.
The meeting authorised the board to allot shares, issue equity for cash without pre-emptive rights, and make on-market share buybacks, with around 59% of issued share capital voting on most resolutions. The broad support strengthens the company’s governance framework and gives directors flexibility over capital allocation, potentially influencing future investment, acquisition and shareholder return plans.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RWS) stock is a Hold with a £96.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RWS Holdings stock, see the GB:RWS Stock Forecast page.
RWS Holdings said it has repositioned itself as a cultural intelligence partner for global enterprises deploying AI, reshaping its organisation and strategy to meet rising demand for culturally nuanced, market-specific AI solutions while attracting new specialist talent. The company emphasised that its Generate, Transform and Protect segments are central to delivering intelligent content and localisation services that help large brands deploy AI safely and at scale.
At its AGM, RWS reported an encouraging start to FY26, with a return to organic constant currency revenue growth in the first quarter driven by increasing adoption of its AI-related products and services. Management expects to meet existing full-year guidance, underscoring confidence in the current efficiency plan, and confirmed that Stephen Lamb will take up the role of Chief Financial Officer and join the board on 2 March 2026, reinforcing the leadership team amid the strategic shift.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RWS) stock is a Hold with a £96.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RWS Holdings stock, see the GB:RWS Stock Forecast page.
RWS Holdings has disclosed that Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Faes and General Counsel and Company Secretary Jane Hyde have cancelled savings contracts linked to options granted in 2025 under the company’s Save As You Earn Plan, resulting in the lapse of 12,551 options each over ordinary shares. Both executives have applied to participate in the 2026 iteration of the SAYE Plan, with new options expected to be granted subject to approval, signalling an intention to remain engaged in the Group’s long-term share incentive arrangements and aligning senior management with shareholder interests.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RWS) stock is a Hold with a £96.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RWS Holdings stock, see the GB:RWS Stock Forecast page.
RWS Holdings plc has confirmed that, as of 31 January 2026, its issued and fully paid share capital consists of 371,097,245 ordinary shares of 1 pence each, with one voting right attached to every share and no shares held in treasury. This establishes the company’s total voting rights at 371,097,245, a key reference figure that investors must use when calculating whether they are required to disclose holdings or changes in their stake under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s transparency and notification rules, reinforcing regulatory clarity around the company’s ownership structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RWS) stock is a Hold with a £96.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RWS Holdings stock, see the GB:RWS Stock Forecast page.
RWS Holdings has disclosed that nil-cost share options granted to General Counsel and Company Secretary Jane Hyde under the company’s Long Term Incentive Plan as part of the FY25 bonus arrangements vested on 24 January 2026. Following the vesting, 22,181 ordinary shares were sold on 27 January 2026 at 87.19p each to cover Income Tax and National Insurance liabilities, with the disclosure made in line with EU Market Abuse Regulation requirements governing transactions by senior managers, underscoring RWS’s adherence to regulatory transparency around executive remuneration and incentive schemes.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RWS) stock is a Hold with a £96.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RWS Holdings stock, see the GB:RWS Stock Forecast page.
RWS Holdings has disclosed that Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Faes sold 89,373 ordinary shares on 27 January 2026 to cover Income Tax and National Insurance liabilities arising from the vesting of his FY25 bonus share award on 22 January 2026. The transaction, conducted on the London Stock Exchange at 87.19p per share, is a standard administrative sale to meet statutory withholding obligations and does not indicate a broader change in his equity position or corporate strategy, but reflects the company’s compliance with EU Market Abuse Regulation reporting requirements for senior management dealings.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RWS) stock is a Hold with a £96.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RWS Holdings stock, see the GB:RWS Stock Forecast page.
RWS Holdings has granted nil-cost share options under its Long Term Incentive Plan to three senior executives, including Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Faes, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Affairs Joseph Ayala, and General Counsel and Company Secretary Jane Hyde, covering a total of 1,812,124 ordinary shares. Vesting of the awards over a three-year period will depend equally on adjusted earnings per share growth targets through the 2028 financial year and absolute total shareholder return performance, with the Remuneration Committee retaining discretion to reduce or cancel vesting if underlying financial performance does not improve or in the event of windfall gains; in addition, the CEO’s vested shares are subject to a further holding period to the fifth anniversary, reinforcing long-term alignment between management incentives and shareholder returns.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RWS) stock is a Hold with a £96.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RWS Holdings stock, see the GB:RWS Stock Forecast page.
RWS Holdings has granted its Chief Executive Officer, Benjamin Faes, an award of 189,776 ordinary shares, which vested immediately on 22 January 2026 as part of his bonus for the financial year ended 30 September 2025. The transaction, disclosed in line with EU Market Abuse Regulation requirements, underscores the company’s continued use of equity-based remuneration to align executive incentives with shareholder interests, with a further announcement expected once shares are sold to cover associated tax and social security liabilities.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RWS) stock is a Hold with a £96.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RWS Holdings stock, see the GB:RWS Stock Forecast page.
RWS Holdings has issued 1,289,599 new ordinary shares to satisfy a share award to its Chief Executive Officer and nil-cost options exercised under its Long Term Incentive Plan, both related to the FY25 bonus. The new fully paid shares, which will rank pari passu with existing stock, are expected to be admitted to trading on AIM on 26 January 2026, taking the company’s total shares in issue with voting rights to 371,097,245 and providing an updated reference point for shareholders monitoring disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RWS) stock is a Hold with a £96.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RWS Holdings stock, see the GB:RWS Stock Forecast page.
RWS Holdings has published its Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025 and the Notice of its 2026 Annual General Meeting on its investor website, with hard copies to be distributed to shareholders shortly. The AGM will take place on 11 February 2026 at Slaughter and May’s London offices, and the company is encouraging shareholders to vote by proxy and appoint the chair as their proxy, underscoring an emphasis on orderly governance and shareholder participation in the context of its evolving AI-focused operations and continued global client base.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RWS) stock is a Hold with a £93.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RWS Holdings stock, see the GB:RWS Stock Forecast page.
RWS Holdings has confirmed that, as of 31 December 2025, its issued and fully paid share capital consists of 369,807,646 ordinary shares of 1 pence each, with one voting right attached to every share and no shares held in treasury. This disclosure sets the official total number of voting rights at 369,807,646, providing shareholders and market participants with the denominator they must use when calculating and reporting any holdings or changes in holdings under the UK’s transparency and notification regime.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RWS) stock is a Hold with a £93.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RWS Holdings stock, see the GB:RWS Stock Forecast page.
RWS Holdings announced the resignation of Julie Southern as Chairman and David Clayton as Senior Independent Director, effective December 31, 2025. Their departure follows a period of strategic board strengthening and the implementation of a new AI-led strategy under a technology-focused CEO. Interim replacements have been appointed while a search for a new Chairman is underway. This leadership transition is seen as a pivotal moment for RWS as it embarks on executing its growth plan, supported by a newly structured management team and board expertise.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RWS) stock is a Hold with a £86.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RWS Holdings stock, see the GB:RWS Stock Forecast page.
RWS Holdings reported a challenging financial year ending September 2025, with a 4% decline in revenue to £690.1m and a reported loss before tax of £99.7m due to lower revenues, gross margins, and foreign exchange headwinds. Despite these challenges, the company saw a significant improvement in profit in the second half of the year and maintained high client retention rates. The company is transitioning to a technology-led, AI-driven growth strategy, focusing on SaaS growth, AI innovations, and efficiency improvements. RWS has also made strategic partnerships and leadership changes to support its new strategy, aiming for future growth and profitability.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RWS) stock is a Hold with a £86.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RWS Holdings stock, see the GB:RWS Stock Forecast page.
RWS Holdings PLC announced that as of November 30, 2025, its issued share capital consists of 369,807,646 ordinary shares, each carrying one voting right. This update is crucial for shareholders as it provides the denominator needed for calculations related to changes in their shareholding interests under the Financial Conduct Authority’s rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RWS) stock is a Hold with a £86.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RWS Holdings stock, see the GB:RWS Stock Forecast page.