DCC Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
DCC's CEO is Donal Murphy, appointed in Jul 2017, has a tenure of 17.58 years. total yearly compensation is £3.39M, comprised of 26.3% salary and 73.7% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.22% of the company’s shares, worth £11.49M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.5 years and 5 years respectively.
Key information
Donal Murphy
Chief executive officer
UK£3.4m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 26.33% |
| CEO tenure | 9yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.2% |
| Management average tenure | 3.5yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 03
DCC: Bid Proposal And Dividend Expectations Will Shape A Cautious Fairly Valued Outlook
The analyst fair value estimate for DCC has increased from £47.08 to £60.00. Analysts point to higher formal price targets and recent bid interest around £65.25 per share, including dividend, as key reasons for the change.
Narrative Update • Jun 19
DCC: Bid Proposal And Dividend Support Will Drive Future Share Price
Analysts have made a small upward adjustment to the DCC price target to the £65.25 to £66.72 range, reflecting a mix of recent downgrades to Hold and Add alongside raised targets that factor in updated fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on DCC highlights a mixed but generally constructive stance, with the revised offer proposal acting as a key reference point for how analysts are framing valuation and risk.Narrative Update • Jun 04
DCC: Higher Margin Assumptions And Dividend Support Will Drive Future Upside
The updated analyst price target for DCC has moved higher to £6,000, reflecting analysts' blended expectations after recent rating changes and revised assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a mix of views on DCC, but the higher blended price target around £6,000 highlights that many bullish analysts still see room for the stock to better reflect their assumptions for fair value, discount rate, and future P/E.
Narrative Update • May 20
DCC: Fair Value Reset And Mixed Rating Moves Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have reset their view on DCC with a revised fair value estimate of £64.55, up from £61.20. This reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profitability and a lower future P/E, while also incorporating recent rating changes and price targets from the Street.Narrative Update • Apr 29
DCC: Lower Discount Rate And Higher Future P/E Will Support Re Rating
Analysts have nudged their price target for DCC up from about £60.79 to roughly £61.20, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue trends, profitability and a higher future P/E multiple following recent research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher target price as reflecting updated assumptions on discount rates and P/E, which they view as better aligned with what investors are currently willing to pay for DCC's earnings profile.Narrative Update • Apr 15
DCC: Future Profit Margins And Higher P/E Assumptions Will Drive Upside
Analysts have increased their price target on DCC to £81.00, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple following recent research, including the latest upgrade from BNP Paribas. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more constructive stance on DCC, with bullish analysts updating their assumptions around discount rates, profit margins, and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Apr 01
DCC: Cooler Sector Views And 2026 Guidance Will Shape A Cautious Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on DCC to £57.50 from £61.50. This reflects more cautious views on European business services and chemical distribution, while still factoring in steady margin assumptions and a slightly lower forward P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Mar 17
DCC: Share Buybacks And 2026 Outlook Will Underpin Re Rating Potential
Analysts have trimmed the DCC price target by £0.46 to £60.79, reflecting recent cuts to Street targets and more cautious views on staffing and chemical distribution exposure. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts still see support for the current valuation from DCC's established positions in staffing and chemical distribution, even as they reset targets to reflect more muted expectations.Narrative Update • Mar 03
DCC: Future Profit Margins And Buybacks Will Drive Upside Potential
Narrative update on DCC The analyst price target for DCC has been reduced by £4.00 per share. Analysts cite a more cautious sector view on staffing and chemical distribution, along with updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E.Narrative Update • Feb 17
DCC: Share Buybacks And 2026 Outlook Will Support Re-Rating Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price targets for DCC by £4.00 to reflect a slightly softer revenue outlook, a lower future P/E assumption of around 16.5x, and some caution on staffing and chemical distribution exposure highlighted in recent research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts still see DCC as part of a wider European business services group that can justify a mid-teens P/E.Narrative Update • Feb 03
DCC: Share Repurchases And Measured Expectations Will Support Future Outperformance
Narrative Update on DCC The latest analyst price target for DCC has been reduced by £4.00, with analysts citing a more cautious view on certain European business services exposures, including staffers and chemical distribution. They made only modest tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions.Analysis Article • Feb 01
DCC plc's (LON:DCC) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may...Narrative Update • Jan 20
DCC: Share Repurchases And Higher Margins Will Support Future Outperformance
Narrative Update Analysts have trimmed their price targets for DCC, with recent cuts such as a £4.00 reduction at one firm and a move to Equal Weight with a £5,750 target. These changes reflect more cautious views on revenue growth, a higher discount rate, and a slightly lower future P/E assumption, partly offset by a higher profit margin estimate.Narrative Update • Jan 06
DCC: Share Buyback And Dividend Record Will Shape A Cautious Outlook
Analysts now place their price target for DCC at $47.08, up from $44.91. This reflects updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue trends, margins, and future P/E that they see as better aligning the valuation with the company’s current risk and earnings profile.Narrative Update • Dec 14
DCC: Future Profit Margins And Dividend Policy Will Drive Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on DCC by approximately $2.38 to $82.93, reflecting lower projected revenue growth, partly offset by expectations for improved profit margins and a slightly reduced discount rate. What's in the News DCC has scheduled a special shareholders meeting for December 11, 2025 in Dublin to seek authorization for on-market and overseas market purchases of its own shares in connection with a tender offer (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Nov 14
Is DCC (LON:DCC) Using Too Much Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Nov 14
DCC's (LON:DCC) Dividend Will Be £0.695
DCC plc ( LON:DCC ) will pay a dividend of £0.695 on the 12th of December. This will take the dividend yield to an...Narrative Update • Nov 05
DCC: Share Buyback and Rising Profit Margins Will Drive Future Outperformance
Analysts have slightly lowered their fair value estimate for DCC from $62.65 to $61.65. They cite revised assumptions around slower revenue growth and a modest adjustment to the discount rate.Analysis Article • Oct 17
DCC plc's (LON:DCC) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion
When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may...Analysis Article • Sep 17
An Intrinsic Calculation For DCC plc (LON:DCC) Suggests It's 42% Undervalued
Key Insights The projected fair value for DCC is UK£80.73 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...
New Narrative • Nov 30
From Biofuels To Solar A Bold Energy Focus Fuels Future Growth
DCC's strategic pivot to the Energy business focuses on renewable fuels for growth, divesting other sectors to boost net margins.CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | UK£3m | UK£893k | UK£272m |
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | UK£242m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | UK£128m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | UK£168m |
| Mar 31 2025 | UK£4m | UK£824k | UK£292m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | UK£256m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | UK£265m |
| Mar 31 2024 | UK£3m | UK£809k | UK£273m |
| Dec 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | UK£328m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | UK£330m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | UK£332m |
| Mar 31 2023 | UK£3m | UK£800k | UK£334m |
| Dec 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | UK£330m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | UK£325m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | UK£319m |
| Mar 31 2022 | UK£3m | UK£744k | UK£312m |
| Dec 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | UK£305m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | UK£299m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | UK£296m |
| Mar 31 2021 | UK£3m | UK£729k | UK£293m |
| Dec 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | UK£290m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | UK£286m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | UK£266m |
| Mar 31 2020 | UK£2m | UK£760k | UK£246m |
Compensation vs Market: Donal's total compensation ($USD4.54M) is about average for companies of similar size in the UK market ($USD4.39M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Donal's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Donal Murphy (60 yo)
9yrs
Tenure
UK£3,393,468
Compensation
Mr. Donal Murphy, B.Comm, BFS, MBA has been the Chief Executive Officer of DCC plc since July 14, 2017. Mr. Murphy served as Managing Director of Energy & Environmental Services Divisions at DCC plc since...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Executive Director | 9yrs | UK£3.39m | 0.22% £ 11.5m | |
| CFO & Executive Director | 1yr | UK£1.20m | 0.039% £ 2.1m | |
| COO & Executive Director | 1yr | UK£1.99m | 0.032% £ 1.7m | |
| Chief Risk Officer | 5.8yrs | no data | 0.014% £ 738.2k | |
| Independent Non Executive Director & Workforce Engagement Director | no data | UK£94.31k | 0.011% £ 596.8k | |
| Chief Information Officer | 12.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| Investor Relations Manager | no data | no data | no data | |
| Group Director of Corporate Development | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief People Officer | 10.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Group Director of Sustainability & Corporate Affairs | 3.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Managing Director of Energy Solutions for North America | no data | no data | no data | |
| Managing Director of Mobility | 2.3yrs | no data | no data |
3.5yrs
Average Tenure
Experienced Management: DCC's management team is considered experienced (3.5 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Executive Director | 17.6yrs | UK£3.39m | 0.22% £ 11.5m | |
| CFO & Executive Director | 1yr | UK£1.20m | 0.039% £ 2.1m | |
| COO & Executive Director | 6yrs | UK£1.99m | 0.032% £ 1.7m | |
| Independent Non Executive Director & Workforce Engagement Director | 11.7yrs | UK£94.31k | 0.011% £ 596.8k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board | 7.7yrs | UK£360.65k | 0.0067% £ 350.7k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 4.7yrs | UK£100.42k | 0.0018% £ 92.5k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 2yrs | UK£82.96k | no data | |
| Senior Independent Non-Executive Director | 7.2yrs | UK£101.30k | 0.00094% £ 49.4k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 5yrs | UK£82.96k | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 3.2yrs | UK£97.80k | 0.0013% £ 67.3k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 5yrs | UK£82.96k | no data |
5.0yrs
Average Tenure
60yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: DCC's board of directors are considered experienced (5 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/06 23:01 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
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.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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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Analyst Sources
DCC plc is covered by 26 analysts. 9 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 |
|---|---|
| Jane Sparrow | Barclays |
| James Bayliss | Berenberg |
| Thomas Burlton | BNP Paribas |