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ITV plcLSE:ITV Stock Report

Market Cap UK£3.0b
Share Price
UK£0.81
UK£1.04
21.8% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y3.8%
7D3.2%
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ITV plc

LSE:ITV Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£3.0b

ITV (ITV) Stock Overview

A vertically integrated production, broadcasting, and streaming company, which creates, owns, and distributes content on various platforms worldwide. More details

ITV fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation4/6
Future Growth1/6
Past Performance0/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends3/6

ITV Community Fair Values

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for ITV
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUK£0.81
52 Week HighUK£0.89
52 Week LowUK£0.66
Beta0.82
1 Month Change6.48%
3 Month Change-1.87%
1 Year Change3.83%
3 Year Change5.42%
5 Year Change-34.44%
Change since IPO-89.89%

Recent News & Updates

Narrative Update May 01

ITV: Easing Advertising Weakness Will Support Stronger Future Share Repricing

Analysts have nudged ITV's price targets higher, with recent moves such as £0.81 to £0.95 and £0.84 to £0.85. These changes reflect expectations for steadier advertising conditions and modestly improved profitability assumptions.
Narrative Update Apr 16

ITV: Easing Advertising Pressures Will Support Stronger Future Share Repricing

Analysts have lifted their 12 month price targets on ITV to around £0.95 from approximately £0.84 to £0.85, highlighting easing pressure on advertising demand as a key factor supporting the updated view. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from bullish analysts has centred on the view that pressure on ITV's advertising income is easing.
Narrative Update Apr 02

ITV: Easing Advertising Headwinds Will Support Stronger Future Share Appeal

Analysts have nudged their price expectations for ITV higher, with the updated fair value estimate moving from £1.03 to £1.04 as they factor in easing pressure on advertising demand and slightly richer P/E assumptions, despite more cautious views on growth and margins. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a more constructive tone around ITV, with bullish analysts emphasising easing pressure on advertising demand and a supportive valuation backdrop.
Analysis Article Mar 30

There May Be Reason For Hope In ITV's (LON:ITV) Disappointing Earnings

Soft earnings didn't appear to concern ITV plc's ( LON:ITV ) shareholders over the last week. Our analysis suggests...
Narrative Update Mar 19

ITV: Fair Value Profile Will Reflect Easing Ad Pressure And Execution Risk

Narrative update The analyst fair value estimate for ITV has increased from £0.83 to £0.87. This change is supported by recent Street research indicating slightly higher price targets and an upgraded rating to Buy, as some analysts see pressure on advertising demand easing.

Recent updates

Narrative Update May 01

ITV: Easing Advertising Weakness Will Support Stronger Future Share Repricing

Analysts have nudged ITV's price targets higher, with recent moves such as £0.81 to £0.95 and £0.84 to £0.85. These changes reflect expectations for steadier advertising conditions and modestly improved profitability assumptions.
Narrative Update Apr 16

ITV: Easing Advertising Pressures Will Support Stronger Future Share Repricing

Analysts have lifted their 12 month price targets on ITV to around £0.95 from approximately £0.84 to £0.85, highlighting easing pressure on advertising demand as a key factor supporting the updated view. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from bullish analysts has centred on the view that pressure on ITV's advertising income is easing.
Narrative Update Apr 02

ITV: Easing Advertising Headwinds Will Support Stronger Future Share Appeal

Analysts have nudged their price expectations for ITV higher, with the updated fair value estimate moving from £1.03 to £1.04 as they factor in easing pressure on advertising demand and slightly richer P/E assumptions, despite more cautious views on growth and margins. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a more constructive tone around ITV, with bullish analysts emphasising easing pressure on advertising demand and a supportive valuation backdrop.
Analysis Article Mar 30

There May Be Reason For Hope In ITV's (LON:ITV) Disappointing Earnings

Soft earnings didn't appear to concern ITV plc's ( LON:ITV ) shareholders over the last week. Our analysis suggests...
Narrative Update Mar 19

ITV: Fair Value Profile Will Reflect Easing Ad Pressure And Execution Risk

Narrative update The analyst fair value estimate for ITV has increased from £0.83 to £0.87. This change is supported by recent Street research indicating slightly higher price targets and an upgraded rating to Buy, as some analysts see pressure on advertising demand easing.
Narrative Update Mar 05

ITV: Fair Value Profile Will Reflect Revised Margins And Risk Assumptions

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for ITV higher from £0.80 to £0.83, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that slightly reshape the risk and earnings profile. Valuation Changes Fair Value: updated from £0.80 to £0.83 per share, reflecting a small upward adjustment in the valuation input set.
Narrative Update Feb 19

ITV: Higher Margin Outlook Will Support Stronger Future Share Appeal

Analysts have adjusted their price target on ITV to £1.03, with the change linked to updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations. Valuation Changes Fair Value: £1.03 is unchanged, indicating no adjustment to the central valuation estimate.
Narrative Update Feb 04

ITV: Comcast Talks Will Tighten Risk Around Core Broadcasting Cash Flows

Analysts have trimmed their price target on ITV to £1.05 from £1.12, citing updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that feed into a more cautious balance between risk and return for the shares. Analyst Commentary JPMorgan has cut its price target on ITV to £1.05 from £1.12 while keeping an Overweight rating.
Narrative Update Jan 21

ITV: Comcast Talks For Media Division Will Shape Future Share Appeal

Analysts have trimmed their price target on ITV to £1.05 from £1.12, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research has centered on refining fair value estimates for ITV rather than signaling a major shift in sentiment.
Narrative Update Jan 07

ITV: Broadcast Unit Talks And Rating Support Will Shape Risk Balance

Analysts have trimmed their price target for ITV to £1.05 from £1.12, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that even after the cut, a price target of £1.05 still sits above the current target level of £1.05 previously used, signalling continued confidence that ITV can support a higher valuation over time.
Analysis Article Jan 05

Here's What's Concerning About ITV's (LON:ITV) Returns On Capital

Ignoring the stock price of a company, what are the underlying trends that tell us a business is past the growth phase...
Narrative Update Dec 21

ITV: Comcast Talks Will Expose Mounting Pressure On Core Broadcasting Profitability

Analysts have reduced their price target for ITV to approximately £1.05 per share from about £1.12. This reflects slightly lower assumptions for long term revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation multiples, while still maintaining a constructive view on the stock.
Analysis Article Dec 15

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying ITV plc (LON:ITV)?

ITV plc ( LON:ITV ), is not the largest company out there, but it led the LSE gainers with a relatively large price...
Narrative Update Dec 06

ITV: Broadcast Sale Talks And Digital Shift Will Shape Future Profile

Narrative Update on ITV Analysts have trimmed their price target on ITV, reducing it from £1.12 to £1.05 per share as they modestly adjust their assumptions on discount rates and long term earnings potential while still viewing the stock favorably overall. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from JPMorgan and other market observers reflects a nuanced view of ITV, with optimism on execution and cash generation balanced against structural and cyclical risks to growth.
Narrative Update Nov 22

ITV: Broadcast Division Sale Talks And Competitive Shifts Will Inform Market Outlook

Narrative Update: ITV Price Target Adjusted Analysts have lowered their price target for ITV shares from £1.12 to £1.05. They cite slightly reduced growth and profitability expectations in their latest outlook.
Analysis Article Nov 12

ITV plc's (LON:ITV) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 17x in the United Kingdom, you could be forgiven for...
Narrative Update Nov 07

ITV: Broadcast Unit Talks Will Shape Future Direction Amid Sector Changes

Analysts have lowered their price target for ITV from £0.85 to £0.80, citing slightly reduced forecasts for revenue growth and profit margins in their latest models. What's in the News Comcast is in discussions to acquire ITV's broadcasting and media division, potentially altering the UK broadcasting sector (Bloomberg).
Analysis Article Oct 27

ITV (LON:ITV) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Sep 25

ITV's (LON:ITV) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

What financial metrics can indicate to us that a company is maturing or even in decline? When we see a declining return...
Analysis Article Sep 10

What Does ITV plc's (LON:ITV) Share Price Indicate?

ITV plc ( LON:ITV ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during recent months...
Analysis Article Jul 29

ITV's (LON:ITV) Dividend Will Be £0.017

ITV plc's ( LON:ITV ) investors are due to receive a payment of £0.017 per share on 25th of November. Based on this...
Analysis Article Jun 24

Be Wary Of ITV (LON:ITV) And Its Returns On Capital

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? One common approach is...
Analysis Article Apr 17

What Does ITV plc's (LON:ITV) Share Price Indicate?

ITV plc ( LON:ITV ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth of 16% on the LSE...
Analysis Article Mar 31

Is ITV (LON:ITV) A Risky Investment?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
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New Narrative Mar 09

Upcoming Advertising Restrictions And Debt Will Pressure Future Earnings

Planned cost-cutting and resource reprioritization may strain operations, impacting net margins if savings do not align with targets amid rising costs.
Analysis Article Mar 09

ITV (LON:ITV) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.033

ITV plc ( LON:ITV ) will pay a dividend of £0.033 on the 22nd of May. Based on this payment, the dividend yield on the...
Analysis Article Dec 17

ITV (LON:ITV) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Analysis Article Nov 16

When Should You Buy ITV plc (LON:ITV)?

ITV plc ( LON:ITV ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price...
Analysis Article Oct 25

ITV plc (LON:ITV) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough

When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 17x, you may...
Analysis Article Oct 07

ITV (LON:ITV) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of £0.017

ITV plc ( LON:ITV ) will pay a dividend of £0.017 on the 26th of November. Based on this payment, the dividend yield on...
Analysis Article Sep 28

These 4 Measures Indicate That ITV (LON:ITV) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Aug 21

ITV (LON:ITV) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.017

The board of ITV plc ( LON:ITV ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 26th of November, with investors...
Analysis Article Aug 16

Capital Allocation Trends At ITV (LON:ITV) Aren't Ideal

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Firstly, we'd...
Analysis Article Jul 28

ITV (LON:ITV) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.017

ITV plc's ( LON:ITV ) investors are due to receive a payment of £0.017 per share on 26th of November. Based on this...
Analysis Article Jun 27

Sentiment Still Eluding ITV plc (LON:ITV)

With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 16x in the United Kingdom, you could be forgiven for...
Analysis Article Jun 12

When Should You Buy ITV plc (LON:ITV)?

ITV plc ( LON:ITV ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of 28% in the past...
Analysis Article May 26

Does ITV (LON:ITV) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Apr 26

Here's Why It's Unlikely That ITV plc's (LON:ITV) CEO Will See A Pay Rise This Year

Key Insights ITV to hold its Annual General Meeting on 2nd of May Total pay for CEO Carolyn McCall includes UK£1.01m...
Analysis Article Mar 24

ITV (LON:ITV) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.033

ITV plc ( LON:ITV ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.033 per share on the 23rd of May. The dividend...
Analysis Article Mar 14

ITV's (LON:ITV) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture

ITV plc's ( LON:ITV ) stock was strong despite it releasing a soft earnings report last week. Our analysis suggests...
Analysis Article Mar 10

ITV (LON:ITV) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of £0.033

The board of ITV plc ( LON:ITV ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 23rd of May, with investors receiving...
Analysis Article Feb 29

At UK£0.56, Is ITV plc (LON:ITV) Worth Looking At Closely?

While ITV plc ( LON:ITV ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a...
Analysis Article Dec 02

The Returns On Capital At ITV (LON:ITV) Don't Inspire Confidence

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. In a perfect world, we'd like to...
Analysis Article Nov 15

Is ITV plc (LON:ITV) Potentially Undervalued?

While ITV plc ( LON:ITV ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw significant share price...
Analysis Article Oct 05

ITV (LON:ITV) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.017

ITV plc's ( LON:ITV ) investors are due to receive a payment of £0.017 per share on 28th of November. The dividend...
Analysis Article Sep 25

We Think ITV (LON:ITV) Is Taking Some Risk With Its 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 Sep 10

ITV's (LON:ITV) Dividend Will Be £0.017

ITV plc's ( LON:ITV ) investors are due to receive a payment of £0.017 per share on 28th of November. Based on this...
Analysis Article Aug 27

ITV (LON:ITV) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.017

ITV plc ( LON:ITV ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.017 per share on the 28th of November. The dividend...

Shareholder Returns

ITVGB MediaGB Market
7D3.2%2.3%2.4%
1Y3.8%-9.6%21.7%

Return vs Industry: ITV exceeded the UK Media industry which returned -11.1% over the past year.

Return vs Market: ITV underperformed the UK Market which returned 18.7% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is ITV's price volatile compared to industry and market?
ITV volatility
ITV Average Weekly Movement4.2%
Media Industry Average Movement6.5%
Market Average Movement5.7%
10% most volatile stocks in GB Market11.5%
10% least volatile stocks in GB Market3.1%

Stable Share Price: ITV has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.

Volatility Over Time: ITV's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19556,866Carolyn Julia, McCallwww.itvplc.com

ITV plc, a vertically integrated production, broadcasting, and streaming company, which creates, owns, and distributes content on various platforms worldwide. It operates through ITV Studios and Media & Entertainment segments. The ITV Studios segment creates and produces original scripted and unscripted content for a diverse customer base of global streamers, major networks, and cable channels, as well as local free to air and pay TV broadcasters, and operators across its production bases.

ITV plc Fundamentals Summary

How do ITV's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
ITV fundamental statistics
Market capUK£3.04b
Earnings (TTM)UK£220.00m
Revenue (TTM)UK£3.51b
13.8x
P/E Ratio
0.9x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
ITV income statement (TTM)
RevenueUK£3.51b
Cost of RevenueUK£2.92b
Gross ProfitUK£589.00m
Other ExpensesUK£369.00m
EarningsUK£220.00m

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 31, 2025

Next Earnings Date

Jul 31, 2026

Earnings per share (EPS)0.059
Gross Margin16.78%
Net Profit Margin6.27%
Debt/Equity Ratio42.2%

How did ITV perform over the long term?

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Dividends

6.2%
Current Dividend Yield
85%
Payout Ratio

Does ITV pay a reliable dividends?

See ITV dividend history and benchmarks
When do you need to buy ITV by to receive an upcoming dividend?
ITV dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateApr 09 2026
Dividend Pay DateMay 21 2026
Days until Ex dividend28 days
Days until Dividend pay date14 days

Does ITV pay a reliable dividends?

See ITV dividend history and benchmarks

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/06 06:12
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/06 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

ITV plc is covered by 23 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
William Noel MilnerArete Research Services LLP
JULIEN ROCHBarclays
Sarah SimonBerenberg