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RWS(LSE) RWS

Market Cap£357.62MMarket 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 (2003)+666%
5 Year-83%
1 Year+7%
1 Month+26%
£0.96
+3.77%
+0.04Today
RWS last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 96.352026-07-31
RWS stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+15.81%GBX 83.202026-07-24
1 month+25.62%GBX 76.702026-07-01
3 month+4.44%GBX 92.252026-05-01
Year to date+11.52%GBX 86.402025-12-31
1 year+7.41%GBX 89.702025-07-31
3 year-62.8%GBX 259.002023-08-01
5 year-82.99%GBX 566.502021-07-30
Since inception+665.63%GBX 0.132003-11-17

RWS Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£357.62MMarket 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)

£1.42B

Net Income (TTM)

-£70.90M

EPS (TTM)

-£0.26

P/E Ratio

-3.71

Dividend

£0.06

Beta (Volatility)

0.08 (Low)

Price

£0.96

Volume

1,969,261

Open

£0.96

Previous Close

£0.96

Daily Range

£0.92 - £0.96

52-Week Range

£0.68 - £1.14

Estimated Earnings Date

Dec 10, 2026

RWS News

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About RWS

RWS Holdings plc specializes in technologically advanced services related to language, content management, and intellectual property (IP). Established in 1958, the company operates across four primary divisions, serving a diverse range of industries globally.

Products and Services
  • Language Services: Offers solutions for content development and translation in approximately 250 languages
  • Regulated Industries: Provides language support for sectors like clinical trials, insurance, and legal proceedings
  • IP Services: Manages patent translation, filing services, and various IP search capabilities
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached £360.3 million, indicating strong demand for services
  • Gross profit margin improved to 41.6% in the latest quarter, reflecting operational efficiency
  • Continued investment in technology positions RWS for future growth in language and content solutions
Financial Highlights
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue of £1.4 billion demonstrates consistent performance
  • Dividend yield stands at 7.63%, appealing for income-focused investors
  • Operating income margin of 1.14% in the latest quarter shows potential for profitability improvement
RWS Holdings plc is well-positioned in the specialty business services sector, leveraging advanced technology to meet the growing needs of its clients. The company's diverse service offerings and strong market presence contribute to its resilience and potential for future growth. Recent financial performance highlights, including a significant revenue increase and improved gross profit margins, suggest a positive trajectory. The attractive dividend yield further enhances the investment appeal, making RWS a noteworthy consideration for potential investors.
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Industry

Professional Services

Sector

Industrials

Employees

7,649

CEO

Benjamin Faes

Website

rws.com

Headquarters

Maidenhead, BR SL6 4UB, GB

RWS Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

36.79%

Operating Margin

3.98%

Net Income Margin

-13.60%

Return on Equity

-12.70%

Return on Capital

2.55%

Return on Assets

-9.35%

Earnings Yield

-26.95%

Dividend Yield

6.59%

Payout Ratio

-27.08%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£357.62MMarket 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

371.16M

Volume

1.97M

Avg. Volume

2.48M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£585.20M

Operating Income

£99.10M

EBITDA

£102.90M

Operating Cash Flow

£123.70M

Capital Expenditure

-£4.30M

Free Cash Flow

£119.40M

Cash & ST Invst.

£33.70M

Total Debt

£86.00M

RWS Performance Analysis

RWS annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-09-30GBP 749,200,0007.9%
20232023-09-30GBP 733,800,000-2.1%
20242024-09-30GBP 718,200,000-2.1%
20252025-09-30GBP 690,100,000-3.9%
RWS sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-09-305.0%
Q22025-03-31-6.4%
Q42025-09-300.4%
Q22026-03-314.2%
RWS annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-09-30GBP 0.1647.6%
20232023-09-30GBP -0.07N/A
20242024-09-30GBP 0.13N/A
20252025-09-30GBP -0.27N/A
RWS sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-09-30230.3%
Q22025-03-31-131.2%
Q42025-09-30-684.3%
Q22026-03-3191.5%

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

£360.30M

+2.9%

Gross Profit

£150.00M

-6.4%

Gross Margin

41.63%

N/A

Market Cap

£357.62MMarket 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

£47.69K

N/A

Employees

7,499

N/A

Net Income

-£7.50M

-167.6%

EBITDA

£43.60M

-24.0%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

£33.70M

-47.8%

Total Debt

£86.00M

-35.5%

Accounts Receivable

£220.10M

-3.2%

Inventory

£0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

£80.80M

-35.0%

Short Term Debt

£5.20M

-71.1%

Return on Assets

-9.35%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

3.27%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

£19.20M

-45.1%

Operating Cash Flow

£19.90M

-46.8%

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Questions About RWS

What is the current price of RWS?

RWS is trading at £0.96 per share.

What is the 52-week range for RWS?

Over the past 52 weeks, RWS has traded between £0.68 and £1.14.

How much debt does RWS have?

As of the most recent reporting period, RWS reported total debt of £80.50M.

How much cash does RWS have on hand?

RWS reported £32.60M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is RWS’s dividend yield?

RWS currently has a dividend yield of 6.59%.

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