ITV Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
ITV's CEO is Carolyn Julia, McCall, appointed in Jan 2018, has a tenure of 8.5 years. total yearly compensation is £4.23M, comprised of 25.3% salary and 74.7% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.1% of the company’s shares, worth £2.85M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 8 years and 5.6 years respectively.
Key information
Carolyn Julia, McCall
Chief executive officer
UK£4.2m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 25.34% |
| CEO tenure | 8.5yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.1% |
| Management average tenure | 8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.6yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 07
ITV: Media Unit Sale To Sky Will Support Fairly Balanced Outlook
Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for ITV to £0.70 per share, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rate, modestly higher revenue growth and profit margin, and a higher future P/E multiple following the ITV Media & Entertainment disposal to Sky and a lower Street price target of £0.85. What's in the News for ITV ITV said on May 14, 2026 that it remained in active discussions to sell its media and entertainment division to Comcast's Sky, with the business valued at £1.6b.Narrative Update • Jun 18
ITV: Media Division Sale To Sky Will Keep Stock Overvalued
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for ITV unchanged at £0.62 per share, indicating that only minor adjustments in the discount rate, revenue growth, and profit margin assumptions have left the overall price target effectively stable. What’s in the News for ITV ITV said it remained in active discussions to sell its media and entertainment division to Comcast's Sky (Sky Limited), with an indicated valuation of about £1.6b for the unit.Narrative Update • Jun 04
ITV: Comcast Talks And Easing Ad Pressures Will Tighten Core Cash Flow Risk
Analysts have nudged ITV's average price target higher to around £0.90, supported by views that easing pressure on advertising demand and slightly adjusted assumptions for growth, margins and P/E now leave a bit more headroom in the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a slightly more constructive stance on ITV, with price targets now clustering around the £0.90 level and individual targets in a range of about £0.85 to £0.95.
Narrative Update • May 16
ITV: Easing Advertising Pressure Will Support Stronger Future Share Repricing
Analysts have nudged their price targets for ITV higher, with new targets such as £0.95 and £0.85, citing easing pressure on advertising demand and marginally adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a more constructive tone around ITV, with bullish analysts highlighting easing pressure on advertising demand and modestly higher valuation assumptions.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...
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...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | UK£4m | UK£1m | UK£220m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | UK£203m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | UK£186m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | UK£297m |
| Dec 31 2024 | UK£4m | UK£1m | UK£408m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | UK£421m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | UK£434m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | UK£322m |
| Dec 31 2023 | UK£3m | UK£1m | UK£210m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | UK£244m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | UK£277m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | UK£353m |
| Dec 31 2022 | UK£4m | UK£971k | UK£428m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | UK£451m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | UK£473m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | UK£426m |
| Dec 31 2021 | UK£3m | UK£943k | UK£378m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | UK£371m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | UK£364m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | UK£325m |
| Dec 31 2020 | UK£1m | UK£833k | UK£285m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | UK£293m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | UK£301m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | UK£387m |
| Dec 31 2019 | UK£3m | UK£923k | UK£473m |
Compensation vs Market: Carolyn Julia,'s total compensation ($USD5.67M) is above average for companies of similar size in the UK market ($USD3.23M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Carolyn Julia,'s compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Carolyn Julia, McCall (65 yo)
8.5yrs
Tenure
UK£4,230,000
Compensation
Ms. Carolyn Julia Dame McCall, OBE, was an Independent Non-Executive Director at Bridgepoint Group plc since July 12, 2021. Carolyn joined the Board of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation in 202...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive | 8.5yrs | UK£4.23m | 0.10% £ 2.9m | |
| Group CFO | 7.4yrs | UK£2.78m | 0.053% £ 1.5m | |
| General Counsel | 7.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| MD of Media & Entertainment and Member of Management Board | 15.9yrs | no data | 0.12% £ 3.3m | |
| MD of Commercial & Member of Management Board | 11.6yrs | no data | 0.041% £ 1.1m | |
| MD of ITV Studios & Member of Management Board | 10.4yrs | no data | 0.064% £ 1.8m | |
| Group Communications & Corporate Affairs Director and Member of Management Board | 8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Director of Strategy | 5.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief People Officer & Member of Management Board | 5.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| CTO & Member of Management Board | 2.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Director of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Finance & Operating Officer of The Studios Division | 10.4yrs | no data | no data |
8.0yrs
Average Tenure
64.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: ITV's management team is seasoned and experienced (8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive | 8.5yrs | UK£4.23m | 0.10% £ 2.9m | |
| Group CFO | 7.4yrs | UK£2.78m | 0.053% £ 1.5m | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 8.8yrs | UK£93.00k | 0.0015% £ 42.6k | |
| Senior Independent Director | 7.8yrs | UK£102.00k | 0.0027% £ 73.8k | |
| Non-Executive Director | 4.1yrs | UK£433.00k | 0.017% £ 459.4k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director & Workforce Engagement Director | 6.2yrs | UK£89.00k | 0.00045% £ 12.4k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 5.6yrs | UK£94.00k | 0.0010% £ 28.8k | |
| Independent Non-executive Director | 2.8yrs | UK£78.00k | no data | |
| Independent Non-executive Director | 2.8yrs | UK£86.00k | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 4yrs | UK£72.00k | 0.0020% £ 55.6k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 1.2yrs | UK£52.00k | no data |
5.6yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: ITV's board of directors are considered experienced (5.6 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/10 17:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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
ITV plc is covered by 22 analysts. 7 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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| William Noel Milner | Arete Research Services LLP |
| JULIEN ROCH | Barclays |
| Sarah Simon | Berenberg |