Shareholders Are Thrilled That The Mirriad Advertising (LON:MIRI) Share Price Increased 166%

When you buy shares in a company, there is always a risk that the price drops to zero. But if you pick the right business to buy shares in, you can make more than you can lose. For example, the Mirriad Advertising plc (LON:MIRI) share price has soared 166% return in just a single year. Also pleasing for shareholders was the 121% gain in the last three months. Note that businesses generally develop over the long term, so the returns over the last year might not reflect a long term trend.

Check out our latest analysis for Mirriad Advertising

Given that Mirriad Advertising didn't make a profit in the last twelve months, we'll focus on revenue growth to form a quick view of its business development. Shareholders of unprofitable companies usually expect strong revenue growth. Some companies are willing to postpone profitability to grow revenue faster, but in that case one does expect good top-line growth.

Over the last twelve months, Mirriad Advertising's revenue grew by 121%. That's stonking growth even when compared to other loss-making stocks. Meanwhile, the market has paid attention, sending the share price soaring 166% in response. That sort of revenue growth is bound to attract attention, even if the company doesn't turn a profit. The strong share price rise indicates optimism, so there may be a better opportunity for buyers as the hype fades a bit.

The company's revenue and earnings (over time) are depicted in the image below (click to see the exact numbers).

Take a more thorough look at Mirriad Advertising's financial health with this free report on its balance sheet.

A Different Perspective

It's nice to see that Mirriad Advertising shareholders have gained 166% over the last year. A substantial portion of that gain has come in the last three months, with the stock up 121% in that time. This suggests the company is continuing to win over new investors. While it is well worth considering the different impacts that market conditions can have on the share price, there are other factors that are even more important. Even so, be aware that Mirriad Advertising is showing 3 warning signs in our investment analysis , you should know about...

We will like Mirriad Advertising better if we see some big insider buys. While we wait, check out this free list of growing companies with considerable, recent, insider buying.

Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on GB exchanges.

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