PageGroup (PAGE) Stock Overview
Provides recruitment consultancy and other ancillary services in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and the Americas. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£1.16 |
| 52 Week High | UK£2.90 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£1.14 |
| Beta | 0.95 |
| 1 Month Change | -15.07% |
| 3 Month Change | -42.54% |
| 1 Year Change | -57.72% |
| 3 Year Change | -73.96% |
| 5 Year Change | -80.47% |
| Change since IPO | -34.38% |
Recent News & Updates
Analysis Article • May 15
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying PageGroup plc (LON:PAGE)?
While PageGroup plc ( LON:PAGE ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share price movement...
Narrative Update • May 05
PAGE: Earnings Reset And Dividend Cut Will Clear The Way For Recovery
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on PageGroup from £2.42 to £1.82, pointing to slightly softer assumptions on fair value, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E following the recent downgrade in Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent research following the trim in the average price target to £1.82 focuses on how much investors should pay for PageGroup today given updated views on growth, profitability and the appropriate P/E multiple.Recent updates
Analysis Article • May 15
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying PageGroup plc (LON:PAGE)?
While PageGroup plc ( LON:PAGE ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share price movement...Narrative Update • May 05
PAGE: Earnings Reset And Dividend Cut Will Clear The Way For Recovery
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on PageGroup from £2.42 to £1.82, pointing to slightly softer assumptions on fair value, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E following the recent downgrade in Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent research following the trim in the average price target to £1.82 focuses on how much investors should pay for PageGroup today given updated views on growth, profitability and the appropriate P/E multiple.
Narrative Update • Apr 19
PAGE: Earnings Recovery And Dividend Capacity Will Support Future Rebound Potential
Analysts have trimmed their PageGroup price target by £1.09, reflecting updated views on fair value, slightly higher discount rates, and more cautious assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious stance on valuation for PageGroup, with price targets adjusted to reflect updated assumptions around growth and profitability.Narrative Update • Apr 04
PAGE: Earnings Reset And Dividend Cut Should Support Future Rebound Potential
Narrative update The analyst price target for PageGroup has been lowered to about £2.15 to £2.25 per share. Analysts point to expectations for earnings staying lower for longer and a recalibration of fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions to reflect ongoing cyclical and structural challenges.
Narrative Update • Mar 21
PAGE: Earnings Pressure And Dividend Reset Will Set Up Longer Term Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed PageGroup's fair value estimate from £1.95 to £1.50. This reflects recent price target cuts to £225 and £215 and concerns that cyclical headwinds combined with structural challenges could keep earnings under pressure for longer.Narrative Update • Mar 06
PAGE: Earnings Resilience And Margin Discipline Will Drive Rebound Potential
Narrative Update on PageGroup Analysts have trimmed their blended fair value estimate for PageGroup to about £4.09 per share from £4.50, reflecting lower profit margin assumptions and more cautious earnings expectations following recent price target cuts to £225 and £215 and rating moves to Hold. Analyst Commentary Recent research has taken a more cautious stance on PageGroup, with both the rating and published price targets aligning closer to where the shares have been trading.Narrative Update • Feb 20
PAGE: Cautious Earnings Outlook Will Support A More Neutral Stance
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for PageGroup from £2.50 to £1.95, echoing recent price target cuts to £2.25 and £2.15, as they factor in a higher discount rate, softer revenue expectations, thinner profit margins and a higher assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a more cautious stance on PageGroup, with bearish analysts cutting price targets and shifting ratings to a more neutral footing.Narrative Update • Feb 06
PAGE: Earnings Reset And Hold Ratings Should Support Future Rebound Potential
Analysts have moved their price expectations for PageGroup lower, with recent Street targets shifting to £2.15 to £2.25 per share. This reflects a more cautious view as they point to ongoing cyclical pressures combined with structural challenges that could keep earnings subdued for longer.Narrative Update • Jan 23
PAGE: Raised P/E And Sector Reset Should Support Earnings Resilience Through 2025
Narrative Update Analysts have trimmed their implied price target for PageGroup to about £2.77 from roughly £2.93, reflecting slightly higher discount rates, more cautious assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins, and a higher future P/E. This comes alongside recent sector wide reset commentary and rating moves to Hold.Narrative Update • Jan 08
PAGE: Lowered Expectations Should Set Up Earnings Resilience Through 2025
Narrative update on PageGroup Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for PageGroup, with a recent cut in the target to £2.15 from £2.55. This reflects concerns that cyclical pressures combined with structural challenges in European employment services could keep earnings lower for longer.Narrative Update • Dec 23
PAGE: Modest Profit Downgrade Will Still Support Medium-Term Resilience
Analysts have modestly increased their price target on PageGroup to reflect a slightly higher implied valuation, citing stable growth and margin assumptions, as well as a marginally higher discount rate and forward earnings multiple in their refreshed models. What's in the News PageGroup lowered its 2025 operating profit guidance and now expects full-year operating profit to be broadly in line with consensus of GBP 21.5 million.Narrative Update • Dec 09
PAGE: Diversified Reach And Leaner Margins Will Drive Medium-Term Resilience
The analyst price target for PageGroup has been reduced from 280 GBp to 250 GBp, as analysts modestly trim fair value assumptions while still expecting improved revenue growth and a higher future P/E multiple to support the shares. Analyst Commentary Analysts see the lower price target as a recalibration of expectations rather than a fundamental shift in the investment case, with the Equal Weight stance underscoring a balanced risk reward profile.Narrative Update • Nov 25
PAGE: Geographic Reach And Efficiency Initiatives Will Boost Long-Term Resilience
Narrative Update on PageGroup Analyst Price Target The analyst price target for PageGroup has been reduced from £2.80 to £2.50. Analysts cite subdued profit margin expectations and sector headwinds as supporting factors for their revised outlook.Analysis Article • Nov 21
PageGroup plc's (LON:PAGE) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 90% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, PageGroup fair value estimate is UK£4.32 PageGroup is...Narrative Update • Nov 06
PAGE: Digital Transformation And Geographic Diversity Will Drive Long-Term Opportunity
Analysts have lowered PageGroup's price target from £2.80 to £2.50, citing a more cautious outlook due to adjusted growth expectations and current market conditions. Analyst Commentary Recent research has provided further insight into the revised valuation of PageGroup, highlighting both optimistic and cautious factors affecting the company’s outlook.Narrative Update • Oct 16
Technology Adoption And Global Expansion Will Unlock Value
Narrative Update on PageGroup Analyst Price Target PageGroup's analyst price target has been reduced from £2.80 to £2.50, as analysts cite moderated revenue growth expectations and a slightly lower profit margin outlook. Analyst Commentary Analyst reactions to the revised price target for PageGroup reflect a mix of cautious optimism and concerns about future performance.Analysis Article • Sep 01
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By PageGroup plc's (LON:PAGE) Low P/S
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Professional Services industry in the United Kingdom have...Analysis Article • Aug 15
PageGroup (LON:PAGE) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.0536
PageGroup plc ( LON:PAGE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.0536 per share on the 10th of October. The...Analysis Article • Jul 25
Should You Think About Buying PageGroup plc (LON:PAGE) Now?
PageGroup plc ( LON:PAGE ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in...Analysis Article • Apr 22
We Think You Can Look Beyond PageGroup's (LON:PAGE) Lackluster Earnings
PageGroup plc's ( LON:PAGE ) recent soft profit numbers didn't appear to worry shareholders, as the stock price showed...Analysis Article • Apr 12
PageGroup plc's (LON:PAGE) 26% Cheaper Price Remains In Tune With Earnings
The PageGroup plc ( LON:PAGE ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial 26%. The...Analysis Article • Apr 09
PageGroup's (LON:PAGE) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
PageGroup plc's ( LON:PAGE ) periodic dividend will be increasing on the 23rd of June to £0.1175, with investors...Analysis Article • Mar 26
PageGroup (LON:PAGE) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
PageGroup plc ( LON:PAGE ) will increase its dividend on the 23rd of June to £0.1175, which is 4.5% higher than last...
New Narrative • Mar 09
Page Executive Expansion And AI Investments Will Improve Future Efficiency
Strategic resource reallocation and investment in technology can enhance productivity and revenue, contributing to improved earnings.Analysis Article • Mar 09
PageGroup plc Just Missed EPS By 14%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
It's been a good week for PageGroup plc ( LON:PAGE ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Analysis Article • Jan 31
PageGroup (LON:PAGE) Could Be At Risk Of Shrinking As A Company
When it comes to investing, there are some useful financial metrics that can warn us when a business is potentially in...Analysis Article • Dec 10
Should You Investigate PageGroup plc (LON:PAGE) At UK£3.76?
PageGroup plc ( LON:PAGE ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...Analysis Article • Nov 19
PageGroup plc (LON:PAGE) Not Flying Under The Radar
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 21.9x PageGroup plc ( LON:PAGE ) may be sending bearish signals at the...Analysis Article • Oct 30
These Return Metrics Don't Make PageGroup (LON:PAGE) Look Too Strong
Ignoring the stock price of a company, what are the underlying trends that tell us a business is past the growth phase...Analysis Article • Jul 02
What You Can Learn From PageGroup plc's (LON:PAGE) P/E
It's not a stretch to say that PageGroup plc's ( LON:PAGE ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.7x right now seems...Analysis Article • Jun 01
PageGroup (LON:PAGE) Is Finding It Tricky To Allocate Its Capital
Ignoring the stock price of a company, what are the underlying trends that tell us a business is past the growth phase...Analysis Article • Apr 25
PageGroup (LON:PAGE) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.1124
PageGroup plc ( LON:PAGE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.1124 per share on the 21st of June. This...Analysis Article • Apr 05
PageGroup plc's (LON:PAGE) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 39% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, PageGroup fair value estimate is UK£6.75 Current share price...Analysis Article • Mar 15
Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past PageGroup's (LON:PAGE) Soft Earnings
Soft earnings didn't appear to concern PageGroup plc's ( LON:PAGE ) shareholders over the last week. Our analysis...Analysis Article • Mar 10
PageGroup plc Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
PageGroup plc ( LON:PAGE ) last week reported its latest full-year results, which makes it a good time for investors to...Analysis Article • Mar 02
At UK£4.59, Is PageGroup plc (LON:PAGE) Worth Looking At Closely?
While PageGroup plc ( LON:PAGE ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a...Analysis Article • Jan 05
Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For PageGroup plc (LON:PAGE)
There wouldn't be many who think PageGroup plc's ( LON:PAGE ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15x is worth a...Analysis Article • Nov 05
At UK£4.07, Is PageGroup plc (LON:PAGE) Worth Looking At Closely?
While PageGroup plc ( LON:PAGE ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw a double-digit share...Analysis Article • Oct 14
PageGroup (LON:PAGE) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Firstly, we'd want to...Shareholder Returns
| PAGE | GB Professional Services | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -15.5% | -0.3% | -0.7% |
| 1Y | -57.7% | -34.7% | 17.0% |
Return vs Industry: PAGE underperformed the UK Professional Services industry which returned -35.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: PAGE underperformed the UK Market which returned 19.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| PAGE volatility | |
|---|---|
| PAGE Average Weekly Movement | 6.5% |
| Professional Services Industry Average Movement | 5.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.6% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 11.9% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: PAGE has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: PAGE's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 6,820 | Nick Kirk | www.page.com |
PageGroup plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides recruitment consultancy and other ancillary services in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and the Americas. It offers executive search services, such as search, selection, and talent management solutions for organizations on a permanent and interim basis under the Page Executive brand; and recruitment services for qualified professional and management level on permanent, temporary, and contract or interim basis under the Michael Page brand. The company also provides recruitment services to organizations requiring permanent employees, temporary, or contract staff at technical and administrative support, professional clerical, and junior management levels under the Page Personnel brand; and flexible offering outsourcing services under the Page Outsourcing brand.
PageGroup plc Fundamentals Summary
| PAGE fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | UK£358.05m |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£9.02m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£1.60b |
39.7x
P/E Ratio0.2x
P/S RatioIs PAGE overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| PAGE income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£1.60b |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£827.06m |
| Gross Profit | UK£769.52m |
| Other Expenses | UK£760.50m |
| Earnings | UK£9.02m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Aug 06, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.029 |
| Gross Margin | 48.20% |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.56% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did PAGE perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
7.4%
Current Dividend Yield297%
Payout RatioDoes PAGE pay a reliable dividends?
See PAGE dividend history and benchmarks| PageGroup dividend dates | |
|---|---|
| Ex Dividend Date | May 14 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 17 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 2 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 32 days |
Does PAGE pay a reliable dividends?
See PAGE dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/15 03:04 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Industry and Sector Metrics
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Analyst Sources
PageGroup plc is covered by 27 analysts. 8 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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| Paul Daniel Checketts | Barclays |
| Afonso Osorio | Barclays |
| James Rowland Clark | Barclays |