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Reach Plc(LSE) RCH

Market Cap£146.12MMarket 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)-19%
5 Year-87%
1 Year-33%
1 Month+12%
£0.46
+0.00%
+0.00Today
Reach Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 46.302026-10-02
Reach Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+4.99%GBX 44.102026-09-25
1 month+11.7%GBX 41.452026-09-02
3 month-18.05%GBX 56.502026-07-03
Year to date-15.97%GBX 55.102025-12-31
1 year-33.19%GBX 69.302025-10-02
3 year-42.98%GBX 81.202023-10-03
5 year-86.7%GBX 348.002021-10-01
Since inception-18.61%GBX 0.571992-01-02

Reach Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£146.12MMarket 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)

£1.02B

Net Income (TTM)

-£129.30M

EPS (TTM)

-£0.57

P/E Ratio

-0.82

Dividend

£0.06

Beta (Volatility)

0.08 (Low)

Price

£0.46

Volume

489,224

Open

£0.46

Previous Close

£0.46

Daily Range

£0.46 - £0.47

52-Week Range

£0.39 - £0.74

Estimated Earnings Date

Mar 9, 2027

RCH News

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About Reach Plc

Reach PLC operates as a commercial news publisher in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company offers a diverse range of newspapers and magazines, alongside digital advertising and publishing services.

Products and Services
  • Newspapers and magazines including Mirror, Express, and Daily Star
  • Digital classified print advertising and syndication services
  • Contract publishing and event management services
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue of £232.9 million indicates a strong market presence
  • Digital advertising growth is expected to drive future revenue increases
  • Strategic initiatives aim to enhance operational efficiency and profitability
Financial Highlights
  • Trailing twelve months revenue of £1.02 billion reflects solid performance
  • Net income for the latest quarter was -£26 million, highlighting challenges
  • Dividend yield of approximately 14% suggests attractive returns for investors
Reach PLC has established itself as a significant player in the publishing industry, with a portfolio that includes well-known brands. The company's focus on digital transformation and advertising diversification positions it for potential growth in a rapidly evolving market. Despite recent financial challenges, the high dividend yield may appeal to income-focused investors. The strategic initiatives in place aim to improve operational efficiency, which could enhance profitability in the long term. Overall, Reach PLC presents a compelling opportunity for those interested in the publishing sector.
AI Generated • Sep 4, 2026

Industry

Media

Employees

3,104

CEO

Piers North

Headquarters

London, GL E14 5AP, GB

RCH Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

41.77%

Operating Margin

-30.35%

Net Income Margin

-36.18%

Return on Equity

-36.14%

Return on Capital

-22.74%

Return on Assets

-21.39%

Earnings Yield

-1.22%

Dividend Yield

12.74%

Payout Ratio

-12.95%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£146.12MMarket 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

315.59M

Volume

489.22K

Avg. Volume

2.19M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£438.80M

Operating Income

-£85.40M

EBITDA

-£27.30M

Operating Cash Flow

£46.60M

Capital Expenditure

-£4.60M

Free Cash Flow

£42.00M

Cash & ST Invst.

£16.50M

Total Debt

£79.10M

Reach Plc Performance Analysis

Reach Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP 601,400,000-2.3%
20232023-12-31GBP 568,600,000-5.5%
20242024-12-31GBP 538,600,000-5.3%
20252025-12-31GBP 518,400,000-3.8%
Reach Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-313.2%
Q22025-06-30-6.4%
Q42025-12-312.5%
Q22026-06-30-11.2%
Reach Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP 0.171713.2%
20232023-12-31GBP 0.07-58.9%
20242024-12-31GBP 0.17147.1%
20252025-12-31GBP -0.42N/A
Reach Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-3116.8%
Q22025-06-30-27.6%
Q42025-12-31-833.9%
Q22026-06-3082.8%

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

£232.90M

-12.1%

Gross Profit

£96.40M

-13.2%

Gross Margin

41.39%

N/A

Market Cap

£146.12MMarket 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

£47.07K

N/A

Employees

3,104

N/A

Net Income

-£26.00M

-205.7%

EBITDA

£43.00M

-0.9%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

£16.50M

+29.9%

Total Debt

£79.10M

+42.5%

Accounts Receivable

£70.10M

-13.6%

Inventory

£5.30M

-33.8%

Long Term Debt

£14.30M

-46.0%

Short Term Debt

£64.80M

+123.4%

Return on Assets

-21.39%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-22.54%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

£8.80M

-11.1%

Operating Cash Flow

£9.90M

-3.9%

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Questions About RCH

What is the current price of Reach Plc?

Reach Plc is trading at £0.46 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Reach Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Reach Plc has traded between £0.39 and £0.74.

How much debt does Reach Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Reach Plc reported total debt of £66.70M.

How much cash does Reach Plc have on hand?

Reach Plc reported £9.60M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Reach Plc’s dividend yield?

Reach Plc currently has a dividend yield of 12.74%.

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