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Capita Plc(LSE) CPI

Market Cap£355.74MMarket 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)+442%
5 Year-59%
1 Year-10%
1 Month+33%
£2.96
-0.34%
-0.01Today
Capita Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 296.002026-10-26
Capita Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.51%GBX 294.502026-10-19
1 month+33.33%GBX 222.002026-09-25
3 month+16.31%GBX 254.502026-07-28
Year to date-27%GBX 405.502025-12-31
1 year-10.03%GBX 329.002025-10-24
3 year+22.57%GBX 241.502023-10-27
5 year-59.23%GBX 726.002021-10-27
Since inception+442.37%GBX 0.551992-01-02

Capita Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£355.74MMarket 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)

£4.29B

Net Income (TTM)

-£184.90M

EPS (TTM)

-£1.75

P/E Ratio

-1.70

Dividend

£0.00

Beta (Volatility)

-0.04 (Low)

Price

£2.96

Volume

572,101

Open

£2.80

Previous Close

£2.96

Daily Range

£2.80 - £2.98

52-Week Range

£1.96 - £4.16

Estimated Earnings Date

Mar 10, 2027

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About Capita Plc

Capita PLC operates as an outsourcer supporting clients across public and private sectors in the UK, India, South Africa, and Europe. The company focuses on delivering a wide range of services through its divisions: Capita Public Service and Capita Experience.

Products and Services
  • Central government services including intelligent automation and digital services
  • Local government services such as financial transformation and housing solutions
  • Customer service and data analytics for telecoms, media, and technology sectors
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached £906.4 million, indicating strong demand
  • Gross profit margin improved to 14.68% in Q2 2026
  • Focus on AI and digital transformation positions Capita for future growth
Financial Highlights
  • Net income for Q2 2026 was -£44.5 million, reflecting ongoing restructuring costs
  • Operating income margin improved to 3.10% in Q2 2026
  • Current ratio stands at 0.53, indicating liquidity challenges
Capita PLC has established itself as a key player in the specialty business services sector, providing essential services to both public and private entities. The company's recent financial performance shows a mixed picture, with a notable revenue increase in the latest quarter, yet challenges remain in achieving profitability. The focus on digital transformation and AI solutions is expected to drive future growth, making Capita an intriguing option for investors interested in the evolving landscape of outsourcing and technology services.
AI Generated • Oct 26, 2026

Industry

Professional Services

Employees

29,500

CEO

Adolfo Hernandez, MBA

Headquarters

London, GL W2 6BD, GB

CPI Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

11.92%

Operating Margin

-5.26%

Net Income Margin

-10.32%

Return on Equity

-677.10%

Return on Capital

17.86%

Return on Assets

-11.45%

Earnings Yield

-58.82%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£355.74MMarket 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

119.78M

Volume

572.10K

Avg. Volume

855.35K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£650.70M

Operating Income

-£40.60M

EBITDA

£192.80M

Operating Cash Flow

-£37.20M

Capital Expenditure

-£23.00M

Free Cash Flow

-£60.20M

Cash & ST Invst.

£266.40M

Total Debt

£750.70M

Capita Plc Performance Analysis

Capita Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP 3,014,600,000-5.3%
20232023-12-31GBP 2,642,100,000-12.4%
20242024-12-31GBP 2,369,100,000-10.3%
20252025-12-31GBP 2,196,200,000-7.3%
Capita Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-31-4.3%
Q22025-06-30-2.1%
Q42025-12-31-10.2%
Q22026-06-30-13.0%
Capita Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP 0.66-67.0%
20232023-12-31GBP -1.59N/A
20242024-12-31GBP 0.66N/A
20252025-12-31GBP -1.44N/A
Capita Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-31-56.5%
Q22025-06-30-133.1%
Q42025-12-31-1863.7%
Q22026-06-3071.5%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

£906.40M

-26.7%

Gross Profit

£133.10M

-54.3%

Gross Margin

14.68%

N/A

Market Cap

£355.74MMarket 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

£12.06K

N/A

Employees

29,500

N/A

Net Income

-£44.50M

-184.0%

EBITDA

£58.90M

-57.3%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

£266.40M

+76.2%

Total Debt

£750.70M

+8.0%

Accounts Receivable

£337.10M

-14.1%

Inventory

£0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

£360.80M

-26.0%

Short Term Debt

£389.90M

+87.1%

Return on Assets

-11.45%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-22.10%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-£17.30M

-440.6%

Operating Cash Flow

-£13.20M

-430.0%

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Questions About CPI

What is the current price of Capita Plc?

Capita Plc is trading at £2.96 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Capita Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Capita Plc has traded between £1.96 and £4.16.

How much debt does Capita Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Capita Plc reported total debt of £723.70M.

How much cash does Capita Plc have on hand?

Capita Plc reported £264.10M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Capita Plc’s dividend yield?

Capita Plc does not currently have a dividend yield.

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