Board Change • Jun 24
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 2 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 2 independent directors. 3 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Neil Williams was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2025. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Ankündigung • May 22
Angling Direct PLC, Annual General Meeting, Jun 18, 2026 Angling Direct PLC, Annual General Meeting, Jun 18, 2026. Location: 2d wendover road, rackheath industrial estate, norwich, norfolk, nr13 6lh, United Kingdom Reported Earnings • May 13
Full year 2026 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.028 (vs UK£0.019 in FY 2025) Full year 2026 results: EPS: UK£0.028 (up from UK£0.019 in FY 2025). Revenue: UK£103.9m (up 14% from FY 2025). Net income: UK£2.06m (up 45% from FY 2025). Profit margin: 2.0% (up from 1.6% in FY 2025). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 5.2% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 2.9% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 34% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 21% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. New Risk • Apr 26
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended July 2025. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported July 2025 fiscal period end). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£35.6m market cap, or US$48.1m). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Feb 26
Now 23% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 7.7% to UK£0.53. The fair value is estimated to be UK£0.43, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 10% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 29%. Reported Earnings • Oct 09
First half 2026 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.028 (vs UK£0.022 in 1H 2025) First half 2026 results: EPS: UK£0.028 (up from UK£0.022 in 1H 2025). Revenue: UK£53.6m (up 17% from 1H 2025). Net income: UK£2.15m (up 24% from 1H 2025). Profit margin: 4.0% (up from 3.8% in 1H 2025). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.6% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 3.5% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 29% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 25% per year. Price Target Changed • Oct 07
Price target increased by 12% to UK£0.60 Up from UK£0.54, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. New target price is 10.0% above last closing price of UK£0.55. Stock is up 45% over the past year. The company posted earnings per share of UK£0.019 last year. Ankündigung • Aug 20
Angling Direct PLC to Report First Half, 2026 Results on Oct 07, 2025 Angling Direct PLC announced that they will report first half, 2026 results on Oct 07, 2025 Ankündigung • Jun 24
Angling Direct PLC Announces Martyn Page Will Step Down from His Non-Executive Director Role, Effective 31 January 2026 Angling Direct PLC announced that the Company's co-founder, Martyn Page, will step down from his Non-executive Director role on 31 January 2026 and will take on the new role of Founder President. Having founded and been heavily involved in Angling Direct's growth and success over the past 25 years, this new role will allow Martyn to continue to engage with and champion both Angling Direct and the wider angling community. Ankündigung • May 21
Angling Direct PLC, Annual General Meeting, Jun 19, 2025 Angling Direct PLC, Annual General Meeting, Jun 19, 2025. Location: angling direct, 2d wendover road, rackheath industrial estate, norwich, norfolk, nr13 6lh, United Kingdom Reported Earnings • May 14
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.019 (vs UK£0.016 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: UK£0.019 (up from UK£0.016 in FY 2024). Revenue: UK£91.3m (up 12% from FY 2024). Net income: UK£1.43m (up 17% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 1.6% (up from 1.5% in FY 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 7.3% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 3.7% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 11% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 7% per year. New Risk • Apr 27
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended July 2024. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported July 2024 fiscal period end). Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (UK£152k sold). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£25.7m market cap, or US$34.3m). Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Mar 12
Non-Executive Chairman exercised options to buy UK£104k worth of stock. On the 10th of March, Andrew Torrance exercised options to buy 270k shares at a strike price of around UK£0.21, costing a total of UK£57k. This transaction amounted to 180% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. Since September 2024, Andrew has owned 150.00k shares directly. This was the only transaction from an insider over the last 12 months. Ankündigung • Mar 03
Angling Direct PLC Announces Appointment of Neil Williams as an Independent Non-Executive Director Angling Direct PLC announced the appointment of Neil Williams as an Independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Neil will serve on the Company's Audit & Remuneration committees. Neil has extensive retail, consumer and public markets experience, most notably as Chief Operating Officer of French Connection Group plc. This was a main Board role that he held for c.30 years, until French Connection was acquired and subsequently delisted from the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in November 2021. Neil is a chartered accountant, having qualified at KPMG. Neil Pryce Williams, aged 60, holds/has held the following directorships/partnerships in the last five years: Current Directorships: TWEA Trustee Company No.1 Limited and TWEA Trustee Company No.2 Limited. Previous Directorships: Contracts Limited, Efsel Limited, FCIT (Macau) Limited, FCIT China Limited, French Connection Holdings, Inc, FCUK IT Company, French Connection (China) Limited, French Connection (Hong Kong) Limited, French Connection (UK) Limited, French Connection Ecommerce International Limited, French Connection Group plc, French Connection Limited, French Connection London Limited, French Connection No2 pour Hommes Sarl, Glory Premium Limited, Kenchart Apparel (Shanghai) Limited, NF Restaurants Limited, NF Trading LLC, PreTex Textilhandels GmbH, The French Connection Overseas Limited, Western Jean Company Limited, and YMC Limited. Ankündigung • Dec 09
Angling Direct PLC (AIM:ANG) announces an Equity Buyback for £4 million worth of its shares. Angling Direct PLC (AIM:ANG) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to £4 million worth of its shares. The purpose of the program is to deploy surplus capital. The repurchased shares will be held in treasury. The program will expire at the close of business on December 10, 2025. Reported Earnings • Oct 08
First half 2025 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.022 (vs UK£0.017 in 1H 2024) First half 2025 results: EPS: UK£0.022 (up from UK£0.017 in 1H 2024). Revenue: UK£45.8m (up 5.8% from 1H 2024). Net income: UK£1.73m (up 31% from 1H 2024). Profit margin: 3.8% (up from 3.0% in 1H 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 9.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.4% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 45% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 16% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Ankündigung • Oct 08
Angling Direct plc Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending 31 January 2025 Angling Direct PLC provides earnings guidance for the year ending 31 January 2025. For the year, consensus market expectations for the year ending 31 January 2025 are for revenues of £88.4 million. Ankündigung • Aug 21
Angling Direct PLC to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Oct 08, 2024 Angling Direct PLC announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Oct 08, 2024 Ankündigung • May 31
Angling Direct PLC, Annual General Meeting, Jun 20, 2024 Angling Direct PLC, Annual General Meeting, Jun 20, 2024. Location: angling direct, 2d wendover road, rackheath industrial estate, norwich, norfolk nr13 6lh, United Kingdom Price Target Changed • May 25
Price target increased by 13% to UK£0.51 Up from UK£0.45, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 31% above last closing price of UK£0.39. Stock is up 39% over the past year. The company posted earnings per share of UK£0.016 last year. Reported Earnings • May 15
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.016 (vs UK£0.007 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: UK£0.016 (up from UK£0.007 in FY 2023). Revenue: UK£81.7m (up 10% from FY 2023). Net income: UK£1.22m (up 126% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 1.5% (up from 0.7% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 52% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 23% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. New Risk • May 12
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended July 2023. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported July 2023 fiscal period end). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£26.8m market cap, or US$33.6m). Ankündigung • Feb 22
Angling Direct PLC to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Final Results on May 14, 2024 Angling Direct PLC announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 final results on May 14, 2024 Reported Earnings • Oct 26
First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.017 (vs UK£0.011 in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: EPS: UK£0.017 (up from UK£0.011 in 1H 2023). Revenue: UK£43.3m (up 11% from 1H 2023). Net income: UK£1.32m (up 51% from 1H 2023). Profit margin: 3.0% (up from 2.3% in 1H 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 12% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 5.4% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 20% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 11% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Ankündigung • Aug 24
Angling Direct PLC to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Oct 24, 2023 Angling Direct PLC announced that they will report first half, 2024 results on Oct 24, 2023 Ankündigung • May 31
Angling Direct PLC, Annual General Meeting, Jun 22, 2023 Angling Direct PLC, Annual General Meeting, Jun 22, 2023, at 09:00 Coordinated Universal Time. Location: Head Office of the Company, at Unit 2D Wendover Road, Rackheath Industrial Estate, Norwich Norfolk United Kingdom Reported Earnings • May 18
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.007 (vs UK£0.04 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: UK£0.007 (down from UK£0.04 in FY 2022). Revenue: UK£74.1m (up 2.2% from FY 2022). Net income: UK£539.0k (down 83% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 0.7% (down from 4.2% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 35% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 24% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Ankündigung • May 17
Angling Direct PLC, Annual General Meeting, Jun 22, 2023 Angling Direct PLC, Annual General Meeting, Jun 22, 2023. Agenda: To appoint Sam Copeman as CFO. Board Change • Feb 06
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 2 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 2 independent directors. 3 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Nicki Murphy was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Oct 12
First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.011 (vs UK£0.037 in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: EPS: UK£0.011 (down from UK£0.037 in 1H 2022). Revenue: UK£38.9m (up 1.3% from 1H 2022). Net income: UK£878.0k (down 70% from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 2.3% (down from 7.5% in 1H 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 12% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 5.3% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 77% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 22% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Jul 02
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Non-Executive Director Nicki Murphy was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Ankündigung • Jun 16
Angling Direct plc Appoints Nicola Murphy as an Independent Non-Executive Director Angling Direct plc announced the appointment of Nicola (Nicki) Murphy as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective from June 16, 2022. Nicola will serve on the Company's Remuneration Committee. Nicki has spent the last 28 years serving as founder and CEO of the River Group, one of the UK's leading strategic marketing agencies and brings a wealth of experience across a number of different leadership roles. The River Group specialises in delivering integrated campaigns to a range of clients including retailers and Nicki's experience will be invaluable as the Group looks to grow its brand in the UK and internationally. In addition to her role as CEO of the River Group, Nicki has extensive experience in the charity sector including as the Chair of the board of trustees at the Sophie Hayes Foundation and a trustee and director of the Katie Piper Foundation. Reported Earnings • May 19
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.04 (vs UK£0.033 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.04 (up from UK£0.033 in FY 2021). Revenue: UK£72.5m (up 7.2% from FY 2021). Net income: UK£3.08m (up 28% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 4.2% (up from 3.6% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 13%, compared to a 11% growth forecast for the retail industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 103% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Ankündigung • May 17
Angling Direct plc Announces Resignation of Dilys Maltby as Independent Non-Executive Director and Member of Audit Committee Angling Direct plc announced that Dilys Maltby, Independent Non-Executive Director, has informed the Company of her intention to step down from the Board and the Audit Committee at the conclusion of the 2022 Annual General Meeting to be held in due course. The Board flags its intention to appoint a further Independent Non-Executive Director as Dilys's replacement. Ankündigung • Apr 06
Angling Direct plc Announces the Appointment of Chris Keen as an Independent Non-Executive Director Angling Direct plc announced the appointment of Chris Keen as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective immediately. Chris will also serve on the Company's Audit Committee. Chris brings more than 20 years of experience in various Chief Financial Officer roles, with a focus on scaling up businesses operating both domestically and internationally and across a variety of sectors including retail and leisure. Chris is currently CFO at McKesson UK, part of McKesson Corporation Chris is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Ankündigung • Feb 22
Angling Direct PLC to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Feb 22, 2022 Angling Direct PLC announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on Feb 22, 2022 Reported Earnings • Oct 14
First half 2022 earnings released: EPS UK£0.037 (vs UK£0.02 in 1H 2021) The company reported a strong first half result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First half 2022 results: Revenue: UK£38.4m (up 20% from 1H 2021). Net income: UK£2.86m (up 111% from 1H 2021). Profit margin: 7.4% (up from 4.2% in 1H 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 87% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 9% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Executive Departure • Jun 24
Non-Executive Director Darren Bailey has left the company On the 23rd of June, Darren Bailey was replaced as CEO by Andy Torrance. Darren still personally held 2.99m shares (UK£2.3m worth) as of March 2021. This is 3.9% of the company. Darren is the only executive to leave the company over the last 12 months. The current median tenure of the management team is 5.29 years. Reported Earnings • May 12
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS UK£0.033 (vs UK£0.02 loss in FY 2020) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: UK£67.6m (up 27% from FY 2020). Net income: UK£2.41m (up UK£3.72m from FY 2020). Profit margin: 3.6% (up from net loss in FY 2020). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 22% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Ankündigung • May 12
Angling Direct plc Reinstates Financial Guidance for Fiscal 2022 Angling Direct plc reinstated financial guidance for fiscal 2022. Financial guidance reinstated for fiscal 2022, on track to meet current year market expectations. The measures taken by the Group to drive continued gross margin enhancement and the more efficient cost base that will underpin this growth are also now well established. The Group took further financial assistance from UK Government during the first quarter of fiscal 2022 but, on the basis that there are no further national lockdowns, the company expects much lower income from this source in the current year compared with fiscal 2021. The company expects that the consequential impact on profitability will be partially mitigated by further underlying operational efficiency improvements. Ankündigung • Feb 24
Angling Direct plc to Report Fiscal Year 2021 Results on May 11, 2021 Angling Direct plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2021 results on May 11, 2021 Ankündigung • Dec 23
Angling Direct plc Provides Update on Closure of Non-Essential Retail Stores in England Angling Direct plc provided an update on its operations in relation to the UK government's enforced closure of non-essential retail stores in England's Tier 4 areas from 20th December. The Company confirms 12 of its stores are now closed, but will remain trading with a call-and-collect service adopted in accordance with government guidelines. Angling Direct's other 26 stores and its webstore remain fully operational for both the UK and European sales, with the distribution centre geared up to fulfil increased demand through this channel. The Company notes that its positive sales momentum has continued since updating the market at the start of December. Ankündigung • Nov 06
Angling Direct plc Provides Update on the Group's Operations in Relation to the UK Government's Enforced Closure of Non-Essential Retail Stores for Four Weeks from 5 November 2020 Angling Direct plc provides an update on the Group's operations in relation to the UK government's enforced closure of non-essential retail stores for four weeks from 5 November 2020. The company confirms that its stores are now closed, but will remain trading with a call-and-collect service adopted in accordance with government guidelines. Angling Direct's webstore remains fully operational for both the UK and European sales, with the distribution centre geared to fulfil increased demand through this channel, with the upcoming Black Friday and Christmas period. The company notes that momentum achieved in the half year has continued with sales remaining robust through October. The company's balance sheet and liquidity position remains strong and the majority of its key suppliers have confirmed that they will continue to operate during the lockdown period. As a result, the Board confirms that the Group continues to trade in line with market expectations for the year ending 31 January 2021. Recent Insider Transactions • Oct 22
Non-Executive Director recently sold UK£61k worth of stock On the 16th of October, Darren Bailey sold around 100k shares on-market at roughly UK£0.61 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of UK£245k more than they bought in the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Oct 16
First half earnings released Over the last 12 months the company has reported total losses of UK£285.0k, with losses narrowing by 34% from the prior year. Total revenue was UK£58.8m over the last 12 months, up 26% from the prior year. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 12
New 90-day high: UK£0.67 The company is up 28% from its price of UK£0.53 on 14 July 2020. The British market is down 1.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Specialty Retail industry, which is up 25% over the same period. Ankündigung • Aug 18
Angling Direct plc to Report First Half, 2021 Results on Oct 14, 2020 Angling Direct plc announced that they will report first half, 2021 results on Oct 14, 2020