Future plc

LSE:FUTR Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£1.0b

Future Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

Future is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 12.7% and 2.4% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 14.4% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 9.8% in 3 years.

Key information

12.7%

Earnings growth rate

14.4%

EPS growth rate

Media earnings growth16.8%
Revenue growth rate2.4%
Future return on equity9.8%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated24 Dec 2024

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

The Market Lifts Future plc (LON:FUTR) Shares 25% But It Can Do More

Dec 08
The Market Lifts Future plc (LON:FUTR) Shares 25% But It Can Do More

Here's Why Future (LON:FUTR) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Aug 09
Here's Why Future (LON:FUTR) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Future plc (LON:FUTR)?

Jul 22
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Future plc (LON:FUTR)?

Future plc (LON:FUTR) Shares Fly 71% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth

May 26
Future plc (LON:FUTR) Shares Fly 71% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth

Investors Aren't Buying Future plc's (LON:FUTR) Earnings

Apr 10
Investors Aren't Buying Future plc's (LON:FUTR) Earnings

We Think Future (LON:FUTR) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Feb 08
We Think Future (LON:FUTR) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Future plc's (LON:FUTR) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 27%

Jan 07
Future plc's (LON:FUTR) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 27%

What Is Future plc's (LON:FUTR) Share Price Doing?

Sep 13
What Is Future plc's (LON:FUTR) Share Price Doing?

Does Future (LON:FUTR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jul 30
Does Future (LON:FUTR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Future plc (LON:FUTR)?

May 23
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Future plc (LON:FUTR)?

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Future (LON:FUTR) Presents An Opportunity

Mar 02
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Future (LON:FUTR) Presents An Opportunity

When Should You Buy Future plc (LON:FUTR)?

Feb 08
When Should You Buy Future plc (LON:FUTR)?

Does Future (LON:FUTR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jan 24
Does Future (LON:FUTR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Do Future's (LON:FUTR) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Dec 02
Do Future's (LON:FUTR) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Future plc (LON:FUTR)?

Oct 19
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Future plc (LON:FUTR)?

Future (LON:FUTR) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Sep 27
Future (LON:FUTR) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Does Future (LON:FUTR) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Jul 22
Does Future (LON:FUTR) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Future (LON:FUTR) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Jun 22
Future (LON:FUTR) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Do Future's (LON:FUTR) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Apr 15
Do Future's (LON:FUTR) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Is Future (LON:FUTR) Using Too Much Debt?

Mar 09
Is Future (LON:FUTR) Using Too Much Debt?

Is Future plc (LON:FUTR) Trading At A 40% Discount?

Jan 25
Is Future plc (LON:FUTR) Trading At A 40% Discount?

Is Now The Time To Put Future (LON:FUTR) On Your Watchlist?

Jan 06
Is Now The Time To Put Future (LON:FUTR) On Your Watchlist?

Future (LON:FUTR) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Dec 01
Future (LON:FUTR) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

LSE:FUTR - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (GBP Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
9/30/20278411111691985
9/30/202680210316519610
9/30/2025780891551738
9/30/202478877156170N/A
6/30/202478284169182N/A
3/31/202477691181193N/A
12/31/2023782102176188N/A
9/30/2023789113172183N/A
6/30/2023807114165177N/A
3/31/2023826115159171N/A
12/31/2022826119175187N/A
9/30/2022825122191203N/A
6/30/2022782105192205N/A
3/31/202273987193206N/A
12/31/202167377174186N/A
9/30/202160766155166N/A
6/30/202153766137146N/A
3/31/202146866120126N/A
12/31/20204045599104N/A
9/30/2020340447781N/A
6/30/2020298336469N/A
3/31/2020257225257N/A
12/31/2019239154853N/A
9/30/201922284449N/A
6/30/201920383338N/A
3/31/201918572226N/A
12/31/201815851518N/A
9/30/20181303710N/A
6/30/20181143N/A13N/A
3/31/2018974N/A17N/A
12/31/2017913N/A14N/A
9/30/2017842N/A10N/A
3/31/201770-13N/A4N/A
12/31/201664-14N/A3N/A
9/30/201659-14N/A2N/A
3/31/201659-1N/A-5N/A
12/31/201560-2N/A-7N/A
9/30/201560-2N/A-9N/A
3/31/201561-12N/A-7N/A
12/31/201464-23N/A-5N/A
9/30/201466-35N/A-3N/A
3/31/201464-25N/A3N/A
12/31/201373-14N/A2N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: FUTR's forecast earnings growth (12.7% per year) is above the savings rate (2.1%).

Earnings vs Market: FUTR's earnings (12.7% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the UK market (14.8% per year).

High Growth Earnings: FUTR's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: FUTR's revenue (2.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the UK market (3.6% per year).

High Growth Revenue: FUTR's revenue (2.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: FUTR's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (9.8%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/30 17:16
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/27 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2024/09/30

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Future plc is covered by 20 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Nicholas Michael DempseyBarclays
Edward JamesBerenberg
William LarwoodBerenberg