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Future plc

Future plc

3.54
EUR
-0.12
(-3.28%)
307.87MMarket Cap
Dec 03Next Earn
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
3.18
2.54
2.29
2.08
1.94
2.29
2.69
3.55
5.44
6.85
6.59
6.89
6.99
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
0.17
-1.3
-0.05
-0.5
0.04
0.05
0.1
0.46
0.59
1.01
0.95
0.67
0.63
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
-0.06
-0.21
-0.41
-0.02
0.17
0.13
0.53
0.81
1.39
1.58
1.43
1.36
0.96
- -
Dividend per Share
- -
0.03
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.01
0.01
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
- -
Book Value per Share
2.58
1.25
1.2
0.73
1.15
2.12
2.55
3.89
7.15
8.78
9.47
9.56
10.54
10.87
Tangible Book Value per Share
-0.86
-0.45
-0.47
-0.42
-0.58
-0.38
-1.38
-1.15
-2.42
-5.42
-4.46
-4.07
-4.21
-5.13
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
26
26
26
28
44
57
82
96
111
121
120
114
106
97
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
83
66
60
59
84
130
222
340
607
825
789
788
739
- -
Operating Margin (%)
-4.12
-15.61
1.34
4.75
3.91
7.53
13.54
19.52
23.52
25.02
23.98
17.85
18.86
- -
Depreciation Expense
3
3
3
2
4
8
15
32
57
80
80
84
71
- -
Net Income, GAAP
4
-34
-1
-14
2
3
8
44
66
122
113
77
66
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
34.09
36.22
14.81
38.68
28.12
17.89
25.58
27.86
- -
Profit Margin (%)
5.21
-51.36
-2.17
-24.07
1.9
2.23
3.66
13.04
10.89
14.8
14.37
9.74
8.97
- -
Working Capital
-16
-4
-6
-9
-12
-14
-66
-34
235
-115
-7
-70
-7
-9
LT Debt
- -
- -
- -
- -
17
16
43
92
502
425
423
306
332
387
Total Equity
67
33
31
21
61
173
213
381
862
1,061
1,115
1,062
1,039
1,008
Return on Invested Capital (%)
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2.49
7.27
11.39
7.45
9.05
9.11
6.7
6.31
- -
Return on Capital (%)
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2.51
4.3
12.69
7.35
8.93
8.98
6.63
6.17
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
6.62
-67.8
-4.06
-53.99
3.88
2.48
4.2
14.9
10.63
12.71
10.43
7.06
6.31
- -

Capital Structure

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.
Mar'25
Sep'25
Mar'26
ST Debt
47
6
4
LT Borrowings
257
304
359
LT Finance Leases
30
28
29
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
107
99
93
Market Capitalization
844
645
269

Working Capital

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.
Mar'25
Sep'25
Mar'26
Total Current Assets
171
150
167
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
56
28
45
Accounts Receivable, Net
59
60
53
Inventories
- -
1
- -
Total Current Liabilities
224
156
176
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
47
6
4
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
58.79%
29.47%
-2.16%
Free Cash Flow
- -
13.82%
-35.15%
Net Income, GAAP
166.94%
16.19%
-13.67%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
32.34%
20.8%
-6.22%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
36.62%
-5.13%

Semi-annual Revenue

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
788
2025
- -
- -
739
2026
- -
- -
- -

Semi-annual Earnings Per Share

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
0.67
2025
- -
- -
0.63
2026
- -
- -
- -

Semi-annual Dividends Per Share

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
0.03
2025
- -
- -
0.03
2026
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

Company Profile APIChatGPT
CEO
Ying Li
Full Time Employees
2,991
Sector
Consumer services
Industry
Publishing: books/magazines
Address
Quay House Bath SO United Kingdom BA1 1UA
IPO Date
Jun 18, 1999
Website
futureplc.com
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Business
Future plc is a global media company specializing in publishing and content creation across multiple platforms. It offers a wide range of products and services including print and digital magazines, websites, events, video content, and subscription services primarily focused on specialist consumer and enthusiast markets such as technology, gaming, music, home and lifestyle, sports, and entertainment. Key brands under its portfolio include TechRadar, GamesRadar, What Hi-Fi?, and MusicRadar among others. Future operates primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States, with a significant international presence in related markets. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in London, Future plc provides content solutions including editorial, advertising, and e-commerce across its owned and operated brands. The company serves advertisers and consumers by leveraging its proprietary data and advanced audience targeting capabilities. Future has expanded its scope through strategic acquisitions, including the significant purchase of TI Media in 2020, which bolstered its magazine portfolio and digital reach. More recently, Future has focused on enhancing its subscription and membership offerings and integrating e-commerce capabilities into its media brands. In the last one to two years, Future plc has pursued new product launches and digital expansion initiatives to grow its footprint in content subscription services and digital video. It has implemented operational optimizations and strengthened partnerships for content distribution and technology innovation. The company continues to evolve through strategic realignments aimed at accelerating growth in digital advertising, e-commerce, and subscription revenues across its core markets. Future plc remains a leading player in the media industry, combining traditional publishing strengths with digital innovation and diversified revenue streams.

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