Future plc

LSE:FUTR Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£1.0b

Future Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

Future has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 24.5%, while the Media industry saw earnings growing at 30% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 21.9% per year. Future's return on equity is 7.2%, and it has net margins of 9.7%.

Key information

24.5%

Earnings growth rate

20.8%

EPS growth rate

Media Industry Growth21.6%
Revenue growth rate21.9%
Return on equity7.2%
Net Margin9.7%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance 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

Is Future plc (LON:FUTR) Trading At A 26% Discount?

Oct 15
Is Future plc (LON:FUTR) Trading At A 26% Discount?

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Future makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

LSE:FUTR Revenue, expenses and earnings (GBP Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 24788771150
30 Jun 24782841200
31 Mar 24776911220
31 Dec 237821021170
30 Sep 237891131120
30 Jun 238071141140
31 Mar 238261151200
31 Dec 228261191300
30 Sep 228251221400
30 Jun 227821051320
31 Mar 22739871240
31 Dec 21673771160
30 Sep 21607661080
30 Jun 21537661000
31 Mar 2146866930
31 Dec 2040455820
30 Sep 2034044720
30 Jun 2029833660
31 Mar 2025722610
31 Dec 1923915560
30 Sep 192228510
30 Jun 192038490
31 Mar 191857480
31 Dec 181585410
30 Sep 181303350
30 Jun 181143290
31 Mar 18974230
31 Dec 17913230
30 Sep 17842230
31 Mar 1770-13190
31 Dec 1664-14180
30 Sep 1659-14170
31 Mar 1659-1180
31 Dec 1560-2180
30 Sep 1560-2180
31 Mar 1561-12230
31 Dec 1464-23240
30 Sep 1466-35260
31 Mar 1464-25250
31 Dec 1373-14260

Quality Earnings: FUTR has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: FUTR's current net profit margins (9.7%) are lower than last year (14.4%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: FUTR's earnings have grown significantly by 24.5% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: FUTR's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: FUTR had negative earnings growth (-32.3%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Media industry average (44.3%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: FUTR's Return on Equity (7.2%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/22 00:38
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2024/09/30

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
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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