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SThree plc
(LSE:STEM)
SThree plc (STEM) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
SThree plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
SThree plc Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | Nov 2025 | Nov 2024 | Nov 2023 | Nov 2022 | Nov 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 1.30B | 1.49B | 1.66B | 1.64B | 1.33B |
| Gross Profit | 305.02M | 369.08M | 418.77M | 411.71M | 338.00M |
| EBITDA | 45.28M | 84.34M | 94.53M | 96.59M | 78.74M |
| Net Income | 17.67M | 49.69M | 56.05M | 54.20M | 41.98M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 483.40M | 506.73M | 472.30M | 470.44M | 400.63M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 67.96M | 69.76M | 83.20M | 65.81M | 57.53M |
| Total Debt | 84.45M | 39.87M | 29.02M | 34.13M | 35.09M |
| Total Liabilities | 248.31M | 258.08M | 249.42M | 270.05M | 242.48M |
| Stockholders Equity | 235.10M | 248.64M | 222.88M | 200.39M | 158.15M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 56.21M | 32.85M | 67.83M | 41.26M | 34.27M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 59.60M | 39.68M | 76.04M | 44.93M | 36.92M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -8.63M | -13.17M | -8.21M | -3.67M | -2.65M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -52.49M | -39.92M | -52.15M | -38.54M | -24.97M |
SThree plc Technical Analysis
SThree plc Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | £38.14M | 16.97 | 6.45% | 3.35% | 2.40% | 1101.69% | |
70 Outperform | £13.81M | 7.82 | 23.32% | 6.40% | -6.12% | 4.30% | |
69 Neutral | £220.33M | 12.67 | 12.99% | 6.35% | -13.93% | -48.74% | |
64 Neutral | £631.65M | 52.77 | 4.81% | 7.58% | -12.54% | -76.55% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
53 Neutral | £79.59M | -5.51 | -11.22% | 12.88% | -14.31% | -361.93% | |
46 Neutral | £740.40M | -93.27 | -1.52% | 1.76% | -4.92% | -58.06% |
SThree plc Corporate Events
SThree plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 35,392 ordinary shares on 23 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 173.93 pence through Investec Bank on the London Stock Exchange. The company plans to cancel these shares, modestly reducing its share capital and potentially enhancing earnings per share, which underscores ongoing capital management aimed at supporting shareholder value.
The latest transaction, executed within a formal buyback programme and disclosed under UK Market Abuse Regulation, reflects SThree’s use of balance sheet flexibility to return funds to investors. While the purchase is relatively small in scale, the continued execution of buybacks can signal management confidence in the group’s prospects and provide incremental support to the share price in a competitive recruitment and staffing market.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STEM) stock is a Buy with a £211.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SThree plc stock, see the GB:STEM Stock Forecast page.
SThree plc said it bought back 38,597 of its 1 pence ordinary shares on 20 February 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 172.40p and 175.40p, with a volume-weighted average price of 173.8932p on the London Stock Exchange. The company plans to cancel the repurchased stock, slightly reducing its share count and effectively returning capital to shareholders as part of its ongoing buyback programme.
The transactions, all executed on the XLON venue, form part of a structured repurchase scheme conducted in line with UK Market Abuse Regulation requirements. By shrinking its equity base through cancellations rather than holding the shares in treasury, SThree may enhance earnings per share over time and signal confidence in its balance sheet and longer-term prospects to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STEM) stock is a Buy with a £211.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SThree plc stock, see the GB:STEM Stock Forecast page.
SThree plc has repurchased 26,721 of its ordinary shares on 19 February 2026 via Investec Bank at prices ranging between 172.20p and 175.80p, with a volume-weighted average price of 173.4221p. The company plans to cancel these shares, modestly reducing its share capital and potentially enhancing earnings per share and capital return metrics for investors.
The transaction forms part of SThree’s ongoing share buyback programme executed on the London Stock Exchange’s main market. By continuing to deploy surplus capital into buybacks, SThree signals confidence in its valuation and financial position, while incrementally tightening its free float and adjusting its capital structure in favour of existing shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STEM) stock is a Buy with a £211.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SThree plc stock, see the GB:STEM Stock Forecast page.
SThree plc has repurchased 30,785 of its own ordinary shares on 18 February 2026 via Investec Bank at prices ranging between 170.00p and 176.00p, with a volume-weighted average price of 173.8257p. The company plans to cancel these shares, a move that will marginally reduce its share capital and can enhance earnings per share and signal confidence in the business to investors.
The buyback trades were executed on the London Stock Exchange venue XLON and formed part of SThree’s ongoing share repurchase programme. By continuing to return capital through targeted buybacks, SThree is adjusting its capital structure in a way that may support shareholder value and underline management’s positive view of the company’s financial position.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STEM) stock is a Buy with a £211.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SThree plc stock, see the GB:STEM Stock Forecast page.
SThree plc has repurchased 37,561 of its own ordinary shares on 17 February 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 171.40p and 174.00p, with a volume-weighted average price of 172.7793p on the London Stock Exchange. The company plans to cancel the shares, signalling continued execution of its share buyback programme and a likely enhancement of earnings per share and capital returns for existing investors by reducing the stock in issue.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STEM) stock is a Buy with a £211.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SThree plc stock, see the GB:STEM Stock Forecast page.
SThree plc has repurchased 35,960 of its ordinary shares on 16 February 2026 via Investec Bank at prices ranging between 172.20p and 180.40p, with a volume‑weighted average price of about 175.0p. The company plans to cancel these shares, marginally reducing its share capital and signalling continued use of buybacks as a tool for capital management and potential enhancement of shareholder value.
The buyback, executed on the London Stock Exchange, reflects management’s willingness to return surplus capital while fine‑tuning the group’s capital structure in a measured way. Although modest in size relative to SThree’s overall market capitalisation, the cancellation slightly increases earnings per share and underscores the board’s confidence in the business and its longer‑term prospects.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STEM) stock is a Buy with a £211.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SThree plc stock, see the GB:STEM Stock Forecast page.
SThree plc continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 34,198 ordinary shares on 13 February 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 177.20p and 180.40p, with a volume-weighted average price of 179.6253p. The company plans to cancel these shares, a move that will marginally reduce its share count and can enhance earnings per share, signalling ongoing capital management efforts aimed at returning value to shareholders.
This latest transaction was executed on the London Stock Exchange’s main market, XLON, as part of SThree’s existing buyback programme. The incremental cancellation supports a tighter capital base and may modestly bolster shareholder metrics, underlining management’s confidence in the group’s financial position and long-term prospects within the specialist recruitment sector.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STEM) stock is a Buy with a £211.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SThree plc stock, see the GB:STEM Stock Forecast page.
SThree plc has disclosed routine share transactions involving Chief Financial Officer Andrew Beach and Chief Executive Officer Timo Lehne, who acquired ordinary shares under the company’s Share Incentive Plan and Global All Employee Plan. The purchases and related matching share awards underscore management’s continued equity participation and alignment with shareholders, but do not indicate any change in control or immediate shift in the company’s strategic direction.
Beach acquired partnership shares at £1.83649 per share along with additional matching shares, while Lehne participated on similar terms through the global employee scheme, with both transactions executed on the London Stock Exchange on 12 February 2026. These dealings, reported under Market Abuse Regulation requirements, are standard incentive-related movements that signal ongoing engagement of senior leadership in the group’s long-term performance without materially affecting the company’s capital structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STEM) stock is a Buy with a £211.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SThree plc stock, see the GB:STEM Stock Forecast page.
SThree plc has repurchased 18,899 of its ordinary shares on 12 February 2026 via Investec Bank at prices ranging between 179.00p and 185.80p, with a volume-weighted average price of 183.5856p. The company plans to cancel these shares, a move that will reduce the overall share count and may enhance earnings per share, signalling continued capital management activity that could be viewed positively by shareholders.
The transaction forms part of SThree’s ongoing share buyback programme executed on the London Stock Exchange, with full trade-level detail disclosed in line with UK Market Abuse Regulation requirements. By maintaining transparency around its market operations and committing purchased shares to cancellation rather than holding them in treasury, SThree underlines a shareholder-focused approach to balance sheet optimisation and capital allocation.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STEM) stock is a Buy with a £211.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SThree plc stock, see the GB:STEM Stock Forecast page.
SThree plc has launched a share buyback programme of up to £20 million in ordinary shares, to be executed by Investec and Berenberg under non‑discretionary agreements running until no later than 30 November 2026. The brokers will operate within pre‑set parameters and relevant regulatory frameworks, with scope to move outside safe harbour conditions if liquidity constraints arise.
The company intends to cancel all repurchased shares, reducing its share capital and returning surplus funds to investors while preserving financial flexibility to invest in its strategy. Directors say the move is in shareholders’ best interests, though they caution there is no guarantee the full amount will be deployed or that any specific volume of shares will ultimately be bought back.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STEM) stock is a Buy with a £211.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SThree plc stock, see the GB:STEM Stock Forecast page.
SThree plc has reported that as of 30 January 2026 its issued share capital comprised 127,858,067 ordinary shares of 1 pence each, of which 35,767 shares are held in treasury. The resulting total number of voting rights stands at 127,822,300, a figure the company highlights as the reference point shareholders should use to assess whether they must disclose interests or changes in holdings under UK financial transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STEM) stock is a Buy with a £211.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SThree plc stock, see the GB:STEM Stock Forecast page.
SThree reported a sharp fall in profitability for the year to 30 November 2025 as challenging macroeconomic conditions drove a 12% like-for-like decline in net fees and a 62% drop in profit before tax to £25.5m, though trends improved sequentially and the US business returned to growth. Contract work, which makes up 84% of net fees, and permanent placements both declined, while Germany and the Netherlands weakened even as the US grew 4%, but the group maintained a robust contractor order book, preserved its total dividend at 14.3p per share, and ended the year with net cash of £68m after a £20.2m buyback. The company completed the rollout of its Technology Improvement Programme across all 11 markets on time and on budget, reporting early gains in consultant productivity and operational efficiency that it expects will support scalable growth and margin recovery as markets improve. Reflecting confidence in its balance sheet and cash generation, the board has proposed an unchanged final dividend and announced a further share buyback of up to £20m, while management signals cautious optimism for FY26, highlighting cost optimisation, selective growth in key markets such as the US, and a stronger operational backbone to capture opportunities when demand normalises.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STEM) stock is a Buy with a £188.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SThree plc stock, see the GB:STEM Stock Forecast page.
SThree plc has disclosed share transactions by two senior executives under its employee share schemes, in line with market abuse regulations. Chief Financial Officer Andrew Beach acquired partnership shares and received matching shares under the SThree Share Incentive Plan, while Chief Executive Officer Timo Lehne purchased partnership shares and was awarded matching shares under the Global All Employee Plan, signalling continued alignment of top management’s interests with shareholders through equity participation.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STEM) stock is a Buy with a £188.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SThree plc stock, see the GB:STEM Stock Forecast page.
SThree plc has reported that as of 31 December 2025 its issued share capital comprised 127,858,067 ordinary shares, of which 35,767 are held in treasury, resulting in a total of 127,822,300 voting rights. The updated voting rights figure provides shareholders with the denominator needed to assess and disclose significant holdings in line with UK financial transparency rules, ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and clarity over the company’s capital structure for investors and market participants.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STEM) stock is a Buy with a £188.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SThree plc stock, see the GB:STEM Stock Forecast page.
SThree plc has disclosed that its Employee Benefit Trust, administered by Computershare Trustees (Jersey) Limited, acquired 400,478 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 17 and 30 December 2025 for a total consideration of £744,771. The shares, to be held in the SThree Employees’ Share Ownership Plan Trust, will be used to satisfy awards under the group’s employee share schemes, bringing the trust’s total holding to 977,032 shares, or 0.76% of the company’s issued share capital, underscoring ongoing use of equity-based incentives to align employees’ interests with shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STEM) stock is a Buy with a £188.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SThree plc stock, see the GB:STEM Stock Forecast page.
SThree plc has disclosed that Chief Financial Officer Andrew Beach and Chief Executive Officer Timo Lehne acquired additional ordinary shares in the company through its Dividend Reinvestment Plan on 16 December 2025. The transactions, executed on the London Stock Exchange, involved the automatic reinvestment of cash dividends into SThree shares held via nominees, modestly increasing the executives’ equity stakes and signalling continued alignment of senior management’s interests with those of shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STEM) stock is a Buy with a £188.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SThree plc stock, see the GB:STEM Stock Forecast page.
SThree plc reported its FY25 performance in line with expectations, despite a 12% year-on-year decline in net fees. The company successfully completed its Technology Improvement Programme (TIP) across all markets, enhancing operational efficiency and positioning for scalable growth. The US market returned to growth, mitigating declines in other regions. SThree maintained a strong balance sheet with net cash of £68 million, and plans for a further share buyback program. The company remains focused on capturing growth opportunities and improving productivity amid challenging market conditions.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STEM) stock is a Buy with a £188.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SThree plc stock, see the GB:STEM Stock Forecast page.
SThree plc has announced transactions involving its Director and Chief Financial Officer, Andrew Beach, and its Director and Chief Executive Officer, Timo Lehne. Both executives have engaged in the purchase of partnership shares and received matching shares under the company’s Share Incentive Plan and Global All Employee Plan, respectively. These transactions, conducted on the London Stock Exchange, reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to aligning its leadership’s interests with shareholder value, potentially enhancing stakeholder confidence in its governance practices.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STEM) stock is a Buy with a £188.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SThree plc stock, see the GB:STEM Stock Forecast page.
SThree plc has announced its total voting rights as of November 30, 2025, which consist of 127,822,300 voting rights. This information is crucial for shareholders to determine their reporting obligations under the Financial Conduct Authority’s rules, potentially impacting their investment decisions and the company’s shareholder dynamics.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STEM) stock is a Hold with a £173.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SThree plc stock, see the GB:STEM Stock Forecast page.
SThree plc has announced that its non-executive Chair, James Bilefield, has been appointed as a non-executive director and Chair designate of HBX Group International plc. This strategic move is expected to strengthen SThree’s leadership presence and influence in the market, as HBX Group is listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange, potentially offering new opportunities and collaborations.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STEM) stock is a Hold with a £173.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SThree plc stock, see the GB:STEM Stock Forecast page.
SThree plc has announced the appointment of Rosie Shapland as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective 27 November 2025. Rosie, with over 30 years of audit experience and a background in chairing audit and risk committees for UK-listed companies, will bring significant expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and governance to SThree. She will succeed Elaine O’Donnell as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee following Elaine’s resignation due to other business commitments. This transition is part of SThree’s ongoing succession planning and aims to strengthen the Board’s strategic execution.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STEM) stock is a Hold with a £173.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SThree plc stock, see the GB:STEM Stock Forecast page.