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Future Plc(LSE) FUTR

Market Cap£270.81MMarket 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 (1999)-89%
5 Year-92%
1 Year-53%
1 Month+2%
£2.94
-5.34%
-0.17Today
Future Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 311.002026-10-01
Future Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.39%GBX 309.802026-09-24
1 month+2.44%GBX 303.602026-09-01
3 month+5.07%GBX 296.002026-07-03
Year to date-40.93%GBX 526.502025-12-31
1 year-52.84%GBX 659.502025-10-01
3 year-63.06%GBX 842.002023-10-02
5 year-91.72%GBX 3,758.002021-10-01
Since inception-89.4%GBX 29.961999-06-18

Future Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£270.81MMarket 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)

£1.49B

Net Income (TTM)

£121.60M

EPS (TTM)

£0.37

P/E Ratio

8.33

Dividend

£0.17

Beta (Volatility)

0.10 (Low)

Price

£2.94

Volume

317,576

Open

£3.16

Previous Close

£3.11

Daily Range

£2.93 - £3.23

52-Week Range

£2.62 - £6.93

Estimated Earnings Date

Dec 3, 2026

FUTR News

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About Future Plc

Future plc is a leading media company specializing in content creation and distribution across various sectors, including technology, gaming, and lifestyle. With a strong presence in the United States and the United Kingdom, Future plc operates through two main divisions: Media and Magazine.

Products and Services
  • Digital advertising and e-commerce solutions
  • Specialized magazines and bookazines in print and digital formats
  • Event management and customer relationship management services
Growth Outlook
  • Revenue of £349.1 million reported in the latest quarter
  • Net income of £12.2 million reflects strong operational efficiency
  • Operating income margin of 13% indicates robust profitability
Financial Highlights
  • Trailing twelve month (TTM) revenue of £1.5 billion
  • Dividend yield of 5.5% offers attractive returns
  • Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.6 suggests potential undervaluation
Future plc has established itself as a significant player in the publishing industry, leveraging its diverse portfolio to cater to a wide audience. The company's focus on digital transformation and innovative content delivery has positioned it well for future growth. Recent financial performance indicates a solid revenue stream and profitability, making it an appealing option for investors interested in the media sector. The strong dividend yield further enhances its attractiveness, providing a steady income stream alongside potential capital appreciation. With a commitment to expanding its digital footprint and enhancing user engagement, Future plc is poised for continued success in the evolving media landscape.
AI Generated • Sep 22, 2026

Industry

Media

Employees

2,991

CEO

Ying Li

Headquarters

Bath, SO BA1 1UA, GB

FUTR Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

32.23%

Operating Margin

15.72%

Net Income Margin

5.14%

Return on Equity

3.57%

Return on Capital

9.86%

Return on Assets

2.17%

Earnings Yield

12.00%

Dividend Yield

5.47%

Payout Ratio

43.84%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£270.81MMarket 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

87.08M

Volume

317.58K

Avg. Volume

455.04K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£528.70M

Operating Income

£254.50M

EBITDA

£379.30M

Operating Cash Flow

£259.70M

Capital Expenditure

-£7.20M

Free Cash Flow

£252.50M

Cash & ST Invst.

£44.60M

Total Debt

£391.70M

Future Plc Performance Analysis

Future Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-09-30GBP 825,400,000N/A
20232023-09-30GBP 788,900,000-4.4%
20242024-09-30GBP 788,200,000-0.1%
20252025-09-30GBP 739,200,000-6.2%
Future Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-09-301.3%
Q22025-03-31-4.6%
Q42025-09-30-4.7%
Q22026-03-31-3.2%
Future Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-09-30GBP 1.01N/A
20232023-09-30GBP 0.94-6.7%
20242024-09-30GBP 0.67-29.0%
20252025-09-30GBP 0.62-7.0%
Future Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-09-3031.0%
Q22025-03-31N/A
Q42025-09-30-39.5%
Q22026-03-31-43.5%

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

£349.10M

-10.8%

Gross Profit

£101.30M

-40.3%

Gross Margin

29.02%

N/A

Market Cap

£270.81MMarket 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

£90.54K

N/A

Employees

2,991

N/A

Net Income

£12.20M

-63.8%

EBITDA

£81.40M

-16.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

£44.60M

+93.1%

Total Debt

£391.70M

+8.6%

Accounts Receivable

£80.50M

-31.2%

Inventory

£0.00

-100.0%

Long Term Debt

£387.30M

+10.1%

Short Term Debt

£4.40M

-51.1%

Return on Assets

2.17%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

7.41%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

£66.90M

-29.9%

Operating Cash Flow

£69.30M

-28.3%

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Questions About FUTR

What is the current price of Future Plc?

Future Plc is trading at £2.94 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Future Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Future Plc has traded between £2.62 and £6.93.

How much debt does Future Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Future Plc reported total debt of £337.30M.

How much cash does Future Plc have on hand?

Future Plc reported £27.60M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Future Plc’s dividend yield?

Future Plc currently has a dividend yield of 5.47%.

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