RWS Holdings (RWS) Stock Overview
Engages in the provision of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£0.68 |
| 52 Week High | UK£1.14 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£0.68 |
| Beta | 0.53 |
| 1 Month Change | -30.30% |
| 3 Month Change | -7.87% |
| 1 Year Change | -24.61% |
| 3 Year Change | -71.00% |
| 5 Year Change | -88.02% |
| Change since IPO | 168.43% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 16
RWS: Enterprise AI And Higher Margins Will Support Long-Term Share Price Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on RWS Holdings to £1.52, reflecting updated assumptions that now combine a slightly higher discount rate and lower revenue growth with a higher profit margin outlook and a reduced future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for RWS Holdings RWS Holdings approved an interim dividend of 1.75 pence per share for the current half year, compared with 2.45 pence per share in Half Year 2025, with payment scheduled for 17 July 2026 to shareholders on the register at 19 June 2026 and an ex-dividend date of 18 June 2026.
Narrative Update • Jun 02
RWS: Fair Outlook As AI Content Tools And APAC Expansion Shape Prospects
Analysts have kept their £1.15 price target for RWS Holdings broadly steady, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a modestly lower forward P/E multiple. What's in the News RWS is expanding its content technology presence into Australia with a new Adelaide office focused on government and regulatory content, led by Propylon and supported by locally hired specialists as a base for wider Asia-Pacific growth.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 16
RWS: Enterprise AI And Higher Margins Will Support Long-Term Share Price Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on RWS Holdings to £1.52, reflecting updated assumptions that now combine a slightly higher discount rate and lower revenue growth with a higher profit margin outlook and a reduced future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for RWS Holdings RWS Holdings approved an interim dividend of 1.75 pence per share for the current half year, compared with 2.45 pence per share in Half Year 2025, with payment scheduled for 17 July 2026 to shareholders on the register at 19 June 2026 and an ex-dividend date of 18 June 2026.Narrative Update • Jun 02
RWS: Fair Outlook As AI Content Tools And APAC Expansion Shape Prospects
Analysts have kept their £1.15 price target for RWS Holdings broadly steady, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a modestly lower forward P/E multiple. What's in the News RWS is expanding its content technology presence into Australia with a new Adelaide office focused on government and regulatory content, led by Propylon and supported by locally hired specialists as a base for wider Asia-Pacific growth.Narrative Update • May 02
RWS: Enterprise AI Translation Advances Will Support Long-Term Upside Potential
Analysts have kept their £1.52 price target on RWS Holdings unchanged, with only minor tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth and profit margin assumptions reflected in refreshed P/E framework inputs. What's in the News RWS issued earnings guidance for the six months to 31 March 2026, with revenue expected at approximately £360 million, described as around 5% above the prior period.Narrative Update • Apr 17
RWS: Enterprise AI Language Solutions Will Drive Long-Term Upside Potential
Analysts have kept their £1.52 fair value estimate for RWS Holdings unchanged, citing only marginal tweaks to assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that do not materially shift their overall view. What's in the News RWS published its TrainAI Multilingual LLM Synthetic Data Generation Study, highlighting a shrinking performance gap between well supported and underrepresented languages, while flagging unpredictable shifts in LLM capabilities between model versions and the need for ongoing, independent evaluation by enterprises (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 03
RWS: AI Translation And Clinical Trial Services Will Support Long-Term Upside
Analysts have kept their price target for RWS Holdings broadly steady at around £1.52, reflecting minor tweaks to the discount rate and future P/E assumptions rather than a major shift in their overall view. What's in the News RWS launched Language Weaver Pro, an enterprise AI translation solution described as its most advanced to date, using a 100+ billion parameter model built with Cohere and ranking first in 31 of 32 languages in benchmarking tests compared with tools such as DeepL and Gemini (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 20
RWS: Future Secure Language And CNS Services Will Drive Repricing
Analysts have lifted their price target on RWS Holdings to £1.15, reflecting slightly adjusted views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News RWS plans to launch a Language Weaver integration for iManage Work, allowing legal professionals to translate contracts, briefs, emails and other documents instantly within their existing document management system.Narrative Update • Mar 05
RWS: Future AI Patent And CNS Services Will Drive Repricing
Analysts have reduced their price target for RWS Holdings to £1.15 from £1.80, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News RWS confirmed that Stephen Lamb will take over as Chief Financial Officer on 2 March 2026, bringing more than 25 years of international finance leadership experience, including roles at Midwich Group, Iron Mountain International, Regus and Experian (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 19
RWS: New AI Patent And Dividend Policy Will Support Long-Term Upside
Analysts have reduced their price target on RWS Holdings from £1.82 to £1.52, citing revisions to fair value assumptions alongside updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations. What's in the News RWS confirmed that Stephen Lamb has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, with his appointment taking effect on March 2, 2026, following an earlier announcement in October 2025 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Feb 05
RWS: AI Workflow Advances Will Support Upside From Undervalued Multilingual Services
Analysts have trimmed their price targets for RWS Holdings slightly, reflecting updated assumptions for a marginally lower future P/E multiple and small adjustments to revenue growth and profit margin expectations. What's in the News RWS launched a CNS rater training, certification and retraining service aimed at improving data quality, consistency and reliability in central nervous system clinical trials, with global, multilingual delivery and support for complex, long duration studies (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 22
RWS: Recalibrated Assumptions Will Support Upside From AI Translation Decision Engine
Analysts have trimmed their RWS Holdings price target from £1.95 to £1.75, reflecting updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts point out that the latest price target of £1.75, even after being reduced from £1.95, still sits above the current share price.Narrative Update • Jan 08
RWS: Revised Discount Assumptions Will Underscore Resilient Cash Generation Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on RWS Holdings to £1.75 from £1.95, reflecting updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and expected future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are maintaining positive views on the shares even as the price target is adjusted to £1.75.Analysis Article • Jan 02
RWS Holdings (LON:RWS) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.046
RWS Holdings plc ( LON:RWS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.046 per share on the 20th of February. The...Narrative Update • Dec 24
RWS: Rebased Price Outlook Will Highlight Resilient Cash Generation Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on RWS Holdings to £1.75 from £1.95, reflecting slightly higher perceived risk and more conservative profit margin assumptions, despite modestly improved revenue growth expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that the revised price target still implies meaningful upside from current trading levels, suggesting that the market may be underestimating RWS Holdings' ability to execute on its strategic priorities.Analysis Article • Dec 19
RWS Holdings (LON:RWS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.046
RWS Holdings plc's ( LON:RWS ) investors are due to receive a payment of £0.046 per share on 20th of February. The...Analysis Article • Dec 18
Investors Could Be Concerned With RWS Holdings' (LON:RWS) Returns On Capital
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Narrative Update • Dec 10
RWS: Cost Efficiencies And New CFO Appointment Will Support Long-Term Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on RWS Holdings from 195 GBp to 175 GBp, citing a slightly lower discount rate but broadly unchanged growth and profitability assumptions. Analyst Commentary Following the revised price target, analysts are focusing on how execution and growth trends align with the updated valuation, maintaining a constructive stance on the shares despite the lower target.Narrative Update • Nov 26
RWS: Revenue Stability And Incoming CFO Appointment Will Drive Long-Term Upside Potential
Narrative Update on RWS Holdings Analysts have reduced their price target for RWS Holdings from £1.95 to £1.75 per share. They cite a lower projected fair value, decreased revenue growth, and slightly tighter profit margins.Narrative Update • Nov 11
RWS: Full Year Revenue Stability And Leadership Transition Will Support Long-Term Upside
Analysts have reduced their price target for RWS Holdings from £1.95 to £1.75. They cited lower revenue growth expectations and a higher discount rate as key factors in the adjustment.Narrative Update • Oct 28
Cautious Revenue Outlook and Leadership Transition Will Shape Digital Localization Markets
Analysts have lowered their price target for RWS Holdings from £2.05 to £1.88. They cite a more cautious outlook on revenue growth and profit margins, while discount rates and projected P/E ratios remain largely stable.Analysis Article • Jun 27
We Think RWS Holdings' (LON:RWS) Solid Earnings Are Understated
Investors signalled that they were pleased with RWS Holdings plc's ( LON:RWS ) most recent earnings report. This...New Narrative • Jun 22
Global AI Adoption Will Transform Digital Localization Markets
Accelerating technology adoption and organizational restructuring should boost efficiency, scalability, and shift revenue toward higher-margin, technology-driven services.Analysis Article • Apr 25
Investors Don't See Light At End Of RWS Holdings plc's (LON:RWS) Tunnel And Push Stock Down 49%
The RWS Holdings plc ( LON:RWS ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial 49...Analysis Article • Dec 15
RWS Holdings plc (LON:RWS) Stock Rockets 27% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
RWS Holdings plc ( LON:RWS ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 27% after a shaky period beforehand...Analysis Article • Jun 16
RWS Holdings' (LON:RWS) Dividend Will Be £0.0245
RWS Holdings plc ( LON:RWS ) will pay a dividend of £0.0245 on the 19th of July. This will take the annual payment to...Analysis Article • Feb 27
Is RWS Holdings (LON:RWS) A Risky Investment?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Analysis Article • Jan 18
RWS Holdings' (LON:RWS) Dividend Will Be Increased To £0.098
RWS Holdings plc's ( LON:RWS ) periodic dividend will be increasing on the 23rd of February to £0.098, with investors...Analysis Article • Jan 04
RWS Holdings (LON:RWS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.098
The board of RWS Holdings plc ( LON:RWS ) has announced that the dividend on 23rd of February will be increased to...Shareholder Returns
| RWS | GB Professional Services | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -13.0% | -1.9% | -0.9% |
| 1Y | -24.6% | -33.1% | 18.7% |
Return vs Industry: RWS exceeded the UK Professional Services industry which returned -33.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: RWS underperformed the UK Market which returned 18.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| RWS volatility | |
|---|---|
| RWS Average Weekly Movement | 9.5% |
| Professional Services Industry Average Movement | 5.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.5% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 10.9% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 3.0% |
Stable Share Price: RWS's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: RWS's weekly volatility (10%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of UK stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 7,499 | Ben Faes | www.rws.com |
RWS Holdings plc engages in the provision of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Generate, Transform, and Protect. The Generate segment provides solutions that enable enterprises and governments to organise, enrich, and manage the publication of their content and data.
RWS Holdings plc Fundamentals Summary
| RWS fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£254.04m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -UK£96.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£706.10m |
0.4x
P/S Ratio-2.6x
P/E RatioIs RWS overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| RWS income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£706.10m |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£406.00m |
| Gross Profit | UK£300.10m |
| Other Expenses | UK£396.10m |
| Earnings | -UK£96.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.26 |
| Gross Margin | 42.50% |
| Net Profit Margin | -13.60% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 8.8% |
How did RWS perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
10.3%
Current Dividend Yield-24%
Payout RatioDoes RWS pay a reliable dividends?
See RWS dividend history and benchmarks| RWS Holdings dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 18 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jul 17 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 8 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 21 days |
Does RWS pay a reliable dividends?
See RWS dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/25 22:40 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/25 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
RWS Holdings plc is covered by 12 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| James Zaremba | Barclays |
| James Bayliss | Berenberg |
| Calum Battersby | Berenberg |