RS Group Future Growth
Future criteria checks 2/6
RS Group is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 11.8% and 4.3% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 8.7% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 15.9% in 3 years.
Key information
11.8%
Earnings growth rate
8.75%
EPS growth rate
| Trade Distributors earnings growth | 12.9% |
| Revenue growth rate | 4.3% |
| Future return on equity | 15.89% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 15 Jun 2026 |
Recent future growth updates
Analysis Article • Nov 10
Analysts Are Updating Their RS Group plc (LON:RS1) Estimates After Its Half-Yearly Results
It's been a good week for RS Group plc ( LON:RS1 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Analysis Article • May 25
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For RS Group plc (LON:RS1) After Its Yearly Results
There's been a notable change in appetite for RS Group plc ( LON:RS1 ) shares in the week since its annual report, with...Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 02
RS1: Future Capital Returns And M&A Execution Will Support Earnings Upside Potential
Analyst price targets for RS Group have shifted modestly, with a recent move such as RBC Capital's adjustment to £7.80 helping to frame a mixed but still constructive view on the stock as analysts balance revised growth expectations, updated margin assumptions, and a slightly higher future P/E profile. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on RS Group reflects a mix of caution and optimism, with several firms adjusting price targets and ratings in quick succession.
Narrative Update • May 07
RS1: Clustered Downgrades And Higher Discount Rate Will Limit Re Rating Potential
Analysts have trimmed the RS Group price target by £0.20 to £7.70. This reflects updated assumptions around a slightly lower fair value, a higher discount rate and adjusted expectations for revenue growth, margins and future P/E after a series of recent target cuts across the Street.Narrative Update • Apr 23
RS1: Future Margin Discipline And Cost Control Will Support Earnings Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their average price targets for RS Group by £0.10 to £7.70. They cited more cautious revenue growth assumptions, alongside slightly higher margin and P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Apr 08
RS1: Future Margin Execution Will Support Bullish Long Term Earnings Potential
RS Group's updated fair value estimate has edged down to £8.30 from £8.70 as analysts trim price targets across the sector, citing slightly higher discount rates, moderated profit margin assumptions, and a higher future P/E multiple despite revised revenue growth expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on RS Group has centered on recalibrated price targets across several firms, with analysts aligning their assumptions on discount rates, margins, and P/E multiples to sector peers.
Narrative Update • Mar 25
RS1: Reliability Solutions And Overweight Rating Will Support 2026 Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed the RS Group price target to £7.70 from £7.90, reflecting slightly updated fair value and P/E assumptions. They still indicate an outlook they view as supportive for the shares.Narrative Update • Mar 11
RS1: Cautious Sector Backdrop Will Constrain Re Rating Despite Overweight Upgrade
Analysts have lifted their price target on RS Group to £7.90 from £X.XX, citing a slightly higher revenue growth outlook, a small improvement in profit margin assumptions, and a modestly adjusted discount rate, while keeping fair value estimates broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has kept the £7.90 price target intact while shifting RS Group to a more positive rating alongside a 2026 sector outlook.Narrative Update • Feb 25
RS1: 2026 Outlook And Reliability Solutions Will Support A Measured Opportunity
Analysts have made a small upward adjustment to their RS Group price target to £7.25 from £7.23, reflecting slightly higher fair value and P/E assumptions in light of recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates highlight a mix of optimism and caution around RS Group, with the latest rating change framed within a broader 2026 outlook for European business services.Narrative Update • Feb 10
RS1: Stabilizing End Markets And Efficiency Work Will Support A Balanced Outlook
Narrative update The analyst price target for RS Group has been revised modestly higher to £7.23 from £7.16. Analysts point to an upgraded stance on the shares, along with expectations around stabilizing end markets and efficiency gains, as key supports for the updated view.Narrative Update • Jan 27
RS1: Stabilizing End Markets And Efficiency Gains Will Not Justify Rich Pricing
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for RS Group from £5.16 to £5.50 per share, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E after recent upgrades that cite stabilizing end markets and efficiency gains. Analyst Commentary Recent upgrades for RS Group, including higher fair value estimates and raised price targets to 760 GBp and 790 GBp, point to improving confidence around stabilizing end markets and efficiency gains.Analysis Article • Jan 20
Is RS Group (LON:RS1) A Risky Investment?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Narrative Update • Jan 11
RS1: Stabilizing End Markets And Efficiency Gains Will Shape A Measured Outlook
Analysts have raised their price expectations for RS Group to £7.16 from £6.98, citing updated views on fair value, discount rate assumptions, revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly lower future P/E. These revisions are supported by recent upgrades that emphasize stabilizing end markets and efficiency improvements.Narrative Update • Dec 26
RS1: Stabilizing End Markets Will Struggle To Support Current Rich Pricing
Analysts slightly reduced their price target on RS Group to approximately £7.55 per share from about £7.60, citing stabilizing end markets, efficiency gains, and modestly stronger long term revenue growth and margins, which are partially offset by a marginally higher discount rate and slightly lower future valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on RS Group reflect a mixed but generally constructive stance, with upside driven by operational improvements tempered by valuation discipline and macro uncertainty.Analysis Article • Dec 22
RS Group plc's (LON:RS1) Popularity With Investors Is Clear
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19x RS Group plc ( LON:RS1 ) may be sending bearish signals at the moment...Narrative Update • Dec 12
RS1: Upgraded Outlook Will Struggle To Justify Richer Pricing
Analysts have nudged their price target on RS Group higher, from about £5.60 to roughly £7.60 per share, citing stabilizing end markets, improving operational efficiency, and a slightly stronger long term growth and profitability profile. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates present a mixed picture for RS Group, with some investors encouraged by signs of operational improvement and stabilizing demand, while others remain cautious on the balance of risks.Analysis Article • Nov 28
RS Group (LON:RS1) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Typically, we'll...Analysis Article • Nov 09
RS Group (LON:RS1) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.087
RS Group plc ( LON:RS1 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.087 per share on the 2nd of January. This...Analysis Article • Aug 24
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of RS Group plc (LON:RS1)
Key Insights The projected fair value for RS Group is UK£6.75 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...Analysis Article • Jul 29
RS Group's (LON:RS1) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Ideally, a...Analysis Article • Jun 10
RS Group (LON:RS1) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.139
RS Group plc ( LON:RS1 ) will increase its dividend on the 25th of July to £0.139, which is 1.5% higher than last...Analysis Article • Apr 27
RS Group plc's (LON:RS1) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 15x in the United Kingdom, you could be forgiven for...Analysis Article • Mar 26
What Does RS Group plc's (LON:RS1) Share Price Indicate?
RS Group plc ( LON:RS1 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price...Analysis Article • Feb 26
These 4 Measures Indicate That RS Group (LON:RS1) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Jan 29
Is There An Opportunity With RS Group plc's (LON:RS1) 22% Undervaluation?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, RS Group fair value estimate is UK£8.53 RS Group is estimated...
New Narrative • Dec 15
AI-Driven Digital Commerce And Distrelec Integration Will Boost Profitability And Margins
Integration of acquisitions and strategic tech investments are enhancing scale, operating leverage, and potential revenue growth through improved customer experiences.Analysis Article • Dec 01
RS Group plc's (LON:RS1) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up
When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may...Analysis Article • Nov 10
Analysts Are Updating Their RS Group plc (LON:RS1) Estimates After Its Half-Yearly Results
It's been a good week for RS Group plc ( LON:RS1 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Analysis Article • Nov 04
Is It Time To Consider Buying RS Group plc (LON:RS1)?
RS Group plc ( LON:RS1 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price...Analysis Article • Sep 14
RS Group (LON:RS1) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...Analysis Article • Aug 29
Investor Optimism Abounds RS Group plc (LON:RS1) But Growth Is Lacking
RS Group plc's ( LON:RS1 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 20x might make it look like a sell right now compared...Analysis Article • Aug 08
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of RS Group plc (LON:RS1)
Key Insights The projected fair value for RS Group is UK£9.57 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With UK£7.74...Analysis Article • Jul 23
At UK£8.12, Is It Time To Put RS Group plc (LON:RS1) On Your Watch List?
RS Group plc ( LON:RS1 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth of 18% on the LSE over...Analysis Article • Jun 27
Here's Why RS Group (LON:RS1) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Jun 09
RS Group (LON:RS1) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of £0.137
RS Group plc's ( LON:RS1 ) investors are due to receive a payment of £0.137 per share on 19th of July. This means the...Analysis Article • May 25
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For RS Group plc (LON:RS1) After Its Yearly Results
There's been a notable change in appetite for RS Group plc ( LON:RS1 ) shares in the week since its annual report, with...Analysis Article • May 22
Some Investors May Be Worried About RS Group's (LON:RS1) Returns On Capital
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Mar 14
RS Group plc's (LON:RS1) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 66% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, RS Group fair value estimate is UK£11.88 RS Group's UK£7.16...Analysis Article • Feb 29
Should You Think About Buying RS Group plc (LON:RS1) Now?
RS Group plc ( LON:RS1 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price...Analysis Article • Jan 30
RS Group (LON:RS1) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Jan 17
Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For RS Group plc (LON:RS1)
It's not a stretch to say that RS Group plc's ( LON:RS1 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.1x right now seems...Analysis Article • Dec 17
Some Investors May Be Worried About RS Group's (LON:RS1) Returns On Capital
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Dec 01
Is RS Group plc (LON:RS1) Trading At A 36% Discount?
Key Insights RS Group's estimated fair value is UK£11.64 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity RS Group is...Analysis Article • Nov 09
What Does RS Group plc's (LON:RS1) Share Price Indicate?
RS Group plc ( LON:RS1 ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2029 | 3,297 | 235 | 222 | 265 | 10 |
| 3/31/2028 | 3,135 | 199 | 192 | 242 | 14 |
| 3/31/2027 | 3,027 | 179 | 165 | 215 | 11 |
| 3/31/2026 | 2,881 | 162 | 211 | 264 | N/A |
| 12/31/2025 | 2,873 | 160 | 214 | 265 | N/A |
| 9/30/2025 | 2,865 | 158 | 217 | 267 | N/A |
| 6/30/2025 | 2,884 | 155 | 214 | 263 | N/A |
| 3/31/2025 | 2,904 | 153 | 210 | 259 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 2,920 | 159 | 212 | 262 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 2,937 | 165 | 214 | 266 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 2,940 | 172 | 179 | 231 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 2,942 | 179 | 145 | 197 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 2,957 | 208 | 157 | 207 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 2,971 | 236 | 169 | 218 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 2,977 | 260 | 215 | 262 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 2,982 | 285 | 260 | 307 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 2,893 | 278 | 225 | 272 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 2,803 | 270 | 189 | 237 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 2,678 | 250 | 175 | 220 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 2,554 | 230 | 161 | 203 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 2,428 | 207 | 148 | 192 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 2,303 | 184 | 135 | 180 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 2,153 | 155 | 134 | 184 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 2,003 | 126 | 133 | 188 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 1,943 | 128 | 138 | 197 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 1,884 | 130 | 144 | 207 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 1,919 | 142 | 108 | 177 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 1,954 | 155 | 72 | 147 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 1,953 | 150 | N/A | 138 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 1,951 | 146 | N/A | 129 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 1,918 | 147 | N/A | 128 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 1,884 | 148 | N/A | 127 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 1,839 | 157 | N/A | 137 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 1,793 | 165 | N/A | 146 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 1,749 | 157 | N/A | 137 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 1,705 | 150 | N/A | 127 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 1,667 | 128 | N/A | 109 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 1,629 | 107 | N/A | 90 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 1,570 | 99 | N/A | 109 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 1,512 | 92 | N/A | 128 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 1,441 | 70 | N/A | 121 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 1,371 | 48 | N/A | 113 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 1,331 | 35 | N/A | 94 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 1,291 | 22 | N/A | 76 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 1,284 | 32 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 1,276 | 42 | N/A | 72 | N/A |
| 6/30/2015 | 1,271 | 56 | N/A | 79 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: RS1's forecast earnings growth (11.8% per year) is above the savings rate (3.4%).
Earnings vs Market: RS1's earnings (11.8% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the UK market (11.6% per year).
High Growth Earnings: RS1's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: RS1's revenue (4.3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the UK market (4.6% per year).
High Growth Revenue: RS1's revenue (4.3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: RS1's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (15.9%).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/16 18:02 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/16 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
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Analyst Sources
RS Group plc is covered by 24 analysts. 14 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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| Jane Sparrow | Barclays |
| James Rosenthal | Barclays |
| James Bayliss | Berenberg |