DCC Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 1/6
DCC's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -7.4%, while the Oil and Gas industry saw earnings growing at 10.5% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 0.2% per year. DCC's return on equity is 12.1%, and it has net margins of 1.8%.
Key information
-7.36%
Earnings growth rate
-7.04%
EPS growth rate
| Oil and Gas Industry Growth | 21.81% |
| Revenue growth rate | 0.24% |
| Return on equity | 12.14% |
| Net Margin | 1.76% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
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...Analysis Article • Jul 03
Shareholders Will Probably Hold Off On Increasing DCC plc's (LON:DCC) CEO Compensation For The Time Being
Key Insights DCC's Annual General Meeting to take place on 10th of July Total pay for CEO Donal Murphy includes...
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.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How DCC makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 15,442 | 272 | 1,648 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 15,391 | 242 | 1,581 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 17,447 | 128 | 1,820 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 17,729 | 168 | 1,828 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 15,904 | 292 | 1,531 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 17,183 | 256 | 1,637 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 18,018 | 265 | 1,708 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 18,854 | 273 | 1,778 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 20,421 | 328 | 1,915 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 20,984 | 330 | 1,877 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 21,594 | 332 | 1,835 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 22,205 | 334 | 1,794 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 21,628 | 330 | 1,718 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 21,051 | 325 | 1,643 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 19,391 | 319 | 1,566 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 17,732 | 312 | 1,489 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 16,366 | 305 | 1,447 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 15,000 | 299 | 1,406 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 14,206 | 296 | 1,363 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 13,412 | 293 | 1,320 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 13,394 | 290 | 1,293 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 13,375 | 286 | 1,265 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 14,065 | 266 | 1,271 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 14,755 | 246 | 1,277 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 14,938 | 239 | 1,276 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 15,121 | 232 | 1,275 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 15,174 | 247 | 1,242 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 15,227 | 263 | 1,210 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 14,910 | 252 | 1,168 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 14,592 | 241 | 1,126 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 13,857 | 236 | 1,084 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 13,122 | 231 | 1,042 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 12,916 | 217 | 1,011 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 12,710 | 202 | 979 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 12,490 | 202 | 955 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 12,270 | 201 | 932 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 10,889 | 182 | 837 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 10,668 | 175 | 788 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 10,448 | 167 | 739 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 10,424 | 155 | 707 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 10,247 | 132 | 645 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 10,427 | 130 | 631 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: DCC has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: DCC's current net profit margins (1.8%) are lower than last year (1.8%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: DCC's earnings have declined by 7.4% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: DCC's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: DCC had negative earnings growth (-6.9%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Oil and Gas industry average (3.3%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: DCC's Return on Equity (12.1%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/25 17:54 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/25 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
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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 |
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| Jane Sparrow | Barclays |
| James Bayliss | Berenberg |
| Thomas Burlton | BNP Paribas |