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Clarkson Plc(LSE) CKN

Current Price£47.48
Market Cap£1.49BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1992)+9,335%
5 Year+56%
1 Year+38%
1 Month+9%
Clarkson Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 4,748.002026-07-23
Clarkson Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0%GBX 4,748.002026-07-16
1 month+9.1%GBX 4,352.002026-06-23
3 month-0.38%GBX 4,766.002026-04-24
Year to date+24.46%GBX 3,815.002025-12-31
1 year+38.02%GBX 3,440.002025-07-23
3 year+64.86%GBX 2,880.002023-07-24
5 year+56.18%GBX 3,040.002021-07-23
Since inception+9,334.94%GBX 0.511992-01-02

Clarkson Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£1.49BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

£1.29B

Net Income (TTM)

£150.60M

EPS (TTM)

£2.13

P/E Ratio

22.51

Dividend

£1.12

Beta (Volatility)

0.04 (Low)

Price

£47.48

Volume

107,970

Open

£48.02

Previous Close

£47.48

Daily Range

£46.90 - £48.58

52-Week Range

£33.65 - £49.92

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 3, 2026

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About Clarkson Plc

Clarkson PLC operates globally, delivering a full spectrum of shipping services. The company is structured into four key divisions: Broking, Financial, Support, and Research, catering to diverse maritime sectors.

Products and Services
  • Broking services connecting ship owners and charterers
  • Specialized investment banking for maritime and natural resources
  • Comprehensive shipping-related data and research services
Growth Outlook
  • Revenue increased to £333.6 million in Q4 2025
  • Net income rose to £37.2 million in Q4 2025
  • Strong cash flow generation with £155.9 million from operating activities in Q4 2025
Financial Highlights
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue of £1.3 billion
  • Net profit margin of 10.4% TTM
  • Dividend yield of 2.51% TTM, reflecting consistent returns
Clarkson PLC has established itself as a leader in the marine shipping industry, providing essential services that support global trade. The company's diverse offerings across broking, financial services, and research enable it to cater to a wide range of clients, from ship owners to financial institutions. Recent financial performance indicates a robust growth trajectory, with significant increases in revenue and net income, showcasing the company's resilience and operational efficiency. The strong cash flow generation further underscores its ability to invest in future growth while returning value to shareholders through dividends. With a solid market position and a comprehensive service portfolio, Clarkson PLC presents an intriguing opportunity for potential investors interested in the marine shipping sector.
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Industry

Marine

Employees

2,314

CEO

Andi Case

Headquarters

London, LO E1W 1BF, GB

CKN Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

93.35%

Operating Margin

12.04%

Net Income Margin

10.41%

Return on Equity

12.93%

Return on Capital

13.92%

Return on Assets

6.71%

Earnings Yield

4.44%

Dividend Yield

2.33%

Payout Ratio

50.23%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£1.49BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

30.95M

Volume

107.97K

Avg. Volume

74.24K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£1.22B

Operating Income

£174.50M

EBITDA

£217.20M

Operating Cash Flow

£184.30M

Capital Expenditure

-£11.20M

Free Cash Flow

£173.10M

Cash & ST Invst.

£471.50M

Total Debt

£56.00M

Clarkson Plc Performance Analysis

Clarkson Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP 603,800,00036.2%
20232023-12-31GBP 639,400,0005.9%
20242024-12-31GBP 661,400,0003.4%
20252025-12-31GBP 631,400,000-4.5%
Clarkson Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-06-30-2.6%
Q42024-12-3113.3%
Q22025-06-30-15.2%
Q42025-12-3112.0%
Clarkson Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP 2.4649.4%
20232023-12-31GBP 2.7310.8%
20242024-12-31GBP 2.750.7%
20252025-12-31GBP 2.13-22.6%
Clarkson Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-06-30-13.3%
Q42024-12-3121.8%
Q22025-06-30-38.4%
Q42025-12-3129.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Revenue

£333.60M

+4.8%

Gross Profit

£310.10M

+3.3%

Gross Margin

92.96%

N/A

Market Cap

£1.49BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

£642.90K

N/A

Employees

2,314

N/A

Net Income

£37.20M

-15.6%

EBITDA

£56.50M

-17.0%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Total Cash

£471.50M

+7.4%

Total Debt

£56.00M

+29.6%

Accounts Receivable

£207.70M

+51.4%

Inventory

£4.50M

+36.4%

Long Term Debt

£46.10M

+40.5%

Short Term Debt

£9.90M

+194.3%

Return on Assets

6.71%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

12.79%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

£152.50M

-12.2%

Operating Cash Flow

£155.90M

-13.8%

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Questions About CKN

What is the current price of Clarkson Plc?

Clarkson Plc is trading at £47.48 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Clarkson Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Clarkson Plc has traded between £33.65 and £49.92.

How much debt does Clarkson Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Clarkson Plc reported total debt of £56.00M.

How much cash does Clarkson Plc have on hand?

Clarkson Plc reported £401.10M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Clarkson Plc’s dividend yield?

Clarkson Plc currently has a dividend yield of 2.33%.

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