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Future Plc(LSE) FUTR

Market Cap£265.79MMarket 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)-90%
5 Year-92%
1 Year-60%
1 Month-1%
£3.01
-2.14%
-0.07Today
Future Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 301.402026-08-21
Future Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-10.67%GBX 337.402026-08-14
1 month-0.72%GBX 303.602026-07-22
3 month-4.74%GBX 316.402026-05-22
Year to date-42.75%GBX 526.502025-12-31
1 year-59.73%GBX 748.502025-08-21
3 year-58.08%GBX 719.002023-08-22
5 year-92.23%GBX 3,880.002021-08-20
Since inception-89.72%GBX 29.961999-06-18

Future Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£265.79MMarket 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

8.07

Dividend

£0.17

Beta (Volatility)

-0.13 (Low)

Price

£3.01

Volume

469,920

Open

£3.02

Previous Close

£3.01

Daily Range

£2.96 - £3.08

52-Week Range

£2.62 - £7.85

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. Established in 1985 and headquartered in Bath, United Kingdom, Future plc operates primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom, focusing on both digital and print media.

Products and Services
  • Digital content licensing and e-commerce solutions
  • Specialized magazines and bookazines in print and digital formats
  • Event management and customer relationship management services
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached £349.1 million, showcasing strong market demand
  • Operating income for the latest quarter was £45.6 million, indicating operational efficiency
  • Net income of £12.2 million reflects solid profitability amidst competitive pressures
Financial Highlights
  • Trailing twelve-month revenue of £1.5 billion demonstrates consistent growth
  • Net profit margin stands at 5.14%, indicating effective cost management
  • Dividend yield of 5.52% offers attractive returns to shareholders
Future plc's diverse portfolio and strategic focus on digital transformation position the company well for future growth. The recent financial performance highlights a robust revenue stream and effective cost management, which are critical in the competitive publishing industry. With a strong market presence and a commitment to innovation, Future plc continues to attract interest from investors looking for opportunities in the evolving media landscape.
AI Generated • Aug 21, 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

12.39%

Dividend Yield

5.64%

Payout Ratio

43.84%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£265.79MMarket 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

88.18M

Volume

469.92K

Avg. Volume

563.78K

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 825,400,00036.0%
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 1.0173.5%
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

£265.79MMarket 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

£88.86K

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

-75.6%

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 £3.01 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Future Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Future Plc has traded between £2.62 and £7.85.

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 5.64%.

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