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U.K. (FTSE) Publishing Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 02, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies3
  • 7D3.3%
  • 3M5.2%
  • 1Y-23.9%
  • YTDn/a

All of the companies in the Publishing industry have been up over the last week, with the industry up 3.3%. In contrast, the industry has lost 24% in the last 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Publishing Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 02 Jul 2026UK£958.5mUK£1.6b-UK£68,800,000.0013.3x-13.9x0.6x
Sat, 30 May 2026UK£1.0bUK£1.6b-UK£68,800,000.0013.9x-14.5x0.6x
Mon, 27 Apr 2026UK£1.0bUK£1.6b-UK£43,400,000.0013.5x-23.4x0.6x
Wed, 25 Mar 2026UK£1.1bUK£1.6b-UK£54,258,000.0012.9x-20x0.7x
Fri, 20 Feb 2026UK£1.0bUK£1.6bUK£127.9m5.8x8.1x0.6x
Sun, 18 Jan 2026UK£1.1bUK£1.6bUK£127.9m7.2x8.9x0.7x
Tue, 16 Dec 2025UK£1.2bUK£1.7bUK£121.6m7.5x9.6x0.7x
Thu, 13 Nov 2025UK£1.3bUK£1.8bUK£140.4m6.9x9.2x0.7x
Sat, 11 Oct 2025UK£1.3bUK£1.8bUK£143.2m7.3x9.2x0.7x
Mon, 08 Sep 2025UK£1.5bUK£1.8bUK£144.5m9x10.4x0.8x
Wed, 06 Aug 2025UK£1.5bUK£1.8bUK£144.5m8.7x10.1x0.8x
Fri, 04 Jul 2025UK£1.5bUK£1.8bUK£148.2m8.6x10x0.8x
Sun, 01 Jun 2025UK£1.5bUK£1.8bUK£148.2m8.3x10.2x0.8x
Tue, 29 Apr 2025UK£1.6bUK£1.8bUK£152.2m9.9x10.7x0.9x
Thu, 27 Mar 2025UK£1.8bUK£1.8bUK£152.2m11.4x11.6x1x
Sat, 22 Feb 2025UK£2.1bUK£1.9bUK£156.0m11.2x13.3x1.1x
Mon, 20 Jan 2025UK£1.9bUK£1.9bUK£156.0m10.6x12.5x1x
Wed, 18 Dec 2024UK£2.1bUK£1.9bUK£156.0m10.6x13.5x1.1x
Fri, 15 Nov 2024UK£2.1bUK£1.9bUK£169.9m9.3x12.1x1.1x
Sun, 13 Oct 2024UK£2.2bUK£1.8bUK£151.4m11.9x14.3x1.2x
Tue, 10 Sep 2024UK£2.3bUK£1.8bUK£151.4m13x15.3x1.3x
Thu, 08 Aug 2024UK£2.3bUK£1.8bUK£151.4m13x15.4x1.3x
Sat, 06 Jul 2024UK£2.3bUK£1.8bUK£128.8m14.1x18x1.3x
Mon, 03 Jun 2024UK£2.2bUK£1.8bUK£117.8m12.5x18.8x1.2x
Wed, 01 May 2024UK£1.7bUK£1.8bUK£140.5m12.4x12.1x0.9x
Fri, 29 Mar 2024UK£1.6bUK£1.8bUK£140.5m11.1x11.6x0.9x
Sun, 25 Feb 2024UK£1.7bUK£1.8bUK£141.5m10.1x11.8x0.9x
Tue, 23 Jan 2024UK£3.3bUK£2.3bUK£156.4m11x21x1.4x
Thu, 21 Dec 2023UK£3.4bUK£2.3bUK£156.4m12.2x21.5x1.5x
Sat, 18 Nov 2023UK£3.6bUK£2.3bUK£158.5m11.9x22.4x1.5x
Mon, 16 Oct 2023UK£3.4bUK£2.3bUK£160.9m11.2x21.2x1.5x
Wed, 13 Sep 2023UK£3.3bUK£2.3bUK£160.6m11x20.5x1.4x
Fri, 11 Aug 2023UK£3.4bUK£2.3bUK£164.3m11.7x20.8x1.5x
Sun, 09 Jul 2023UK£3.3bUK£2.3bUK£183.7m12.6x17.9x1.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

17.9x


Total Market Cap: UK£3.3bTotal Earnings: UK£183.7mTotal Revenue: UK£2.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Publishing Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 10.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
    There are only 3 companies in the British Publishing industry, so there is insufficient data to make an industry-wide assessment of both the PE and PS ratio.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Publishing industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 13% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

How does U.K. Publishing compare with similar industries?

GB Market0.24%
Telecom-2.22%
Media1.92%
Publishing3.34%
Advertising1.98%
Broadcasting1.47%
Cable and Satellite0%0
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
BMY Bloomsbury PublishingUK£6.434.0%
+UK£20.2m		30.3%PE19.3x
FUTR FutureUK£3.033.8%
+UK£10.0m		-57.2%PE7.5x
RCH ReachUK£0.555.4%
+UK£8.8m		-25.0%PS0.3x
TMO Time Out GroupUK£0.0741.7%
+UK£653.3k		-61.2%PS0.5x

Latest News

RCH
UK£0.55
Reach
7D
5.4%
1Y
-25.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 30

RCH: Future Earnings Power Will Outweigh Softer Revenue And Margin Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Reach to £1.26, citing slightly higher discount rates, softer revenue expectations, a lower profit margin outlook, and a modestly reduced future P/E assumption. What’s in the News for Reach No recent Reach news items were available from the provided primary news source.
BMY
UK£6.43
Bloomsbury Publishing
7D
4.0%
1Y
30.3%
FUTR
UK£3.03
Future
7D
3.8%
1Y
-57.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 24

FUTR: Recent Downgrades And Buybacks Will Shape A More Cautious Outlook

Analysts have cut their average price target for Future plc to £3.55 from £9.90, reflecting lower fair value estimates, higher assumed risk and softer expectations for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Future plc points to a clear shift in tone, with several bearish analysts rethinking their stance on the stock and its valuation.
TMO
UK£0.074
Time Out Group
7D
1.7%
1Y
-61.2%