Rightmove Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Rightmove's CEO is Johan Svanstrom, appointed in Mar 2023, has a tenure of 3.33 years. total yearly compensation is £1.58M, comprised of 40.2% salary and 59.8% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.002% of the company’s shares, worth £65.35K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.5 years and 5 years respectively.
Key information
Johan Svanstrom
Chief executive officer
UK£1.6m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 40.15% |
| CEO tenure | 3.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.002% |
| Management average tenure | 1.5yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 23
RMV: Fair Value View Will Face Ongoing Underweight And Neutral Sector Reassessment
Rightmove's analyst price target has been adjusted to £4.04 from £4.89, as analysts weigh a higher discount rate, slightly lower revenue growth assumptions, firmer profit margin expectations and updated sector views following recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Rightmove highlights a more cautious tone, with price targets clustered close to or below the current analyst average and ratings skewing toward the neutral to negative side.
Narrative Update • Jun 08
RMV: Sector Support And Resilient Portal Position Will Drive Future Upside
Rightmove's analyst price target has been adjusted to £5.16. Analysts point to updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, alongside recent neutral initiation and a reduced target from the Street.Narrative Update • May 25
RMV: Capital Returns Programme Will Support Future Upside Potential
Rightmove's updated analyst price target edges lower to £7.65 from £7.75, with analysts pointing to slightly higher discount rate assumptions and modest tweaks to growth and margin forecasts in light of recent target cuts from £5.27 to £5.21 and from £7.75 to £7.65 in Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Rightmove has centered on modestly lower price targets, with major houses adjusting their models while keeping clear views on relative upside and downside.Narrative Update • May 02
RMV: Capital Returns And Margin Resilience Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Rightmove from about £7.85 to £7.65, reflecting slightly higher discount rate assumptions, modestly different long term margin expectations, and recent price target cuts to £5.21 and £7.65 from the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary around Rightmove has centered on recalibrated price targets, with JPMorgan and RBC Capital adjusting their views while maintaining clear opinions on the shares.
Narrative Update • Apr 18
RMV: Capital Returns And Strong Margins Will Support Future Shareholder Returns
Rightmove's updated fair value estimate of £5.69, slightly below the prior £5.75, reflects analysts' reduced price targets, including JPMorgan's move to £5.21 and RBC Capital's to £7.65, along with modest adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Rightmove has focused on incremental cuts to price targets and how those tie back to expectations for execution, growth and valuation.Narrative Update • Apr 04
RMV: Capital Returns And Margin Resilience Will Support Long Term Shareholder Returns
Rightmove's updated analyst price targets have edged lower, with cuts of up to £0.32 per share, as analysts factor in slightly higher discount rates, a reduction in assumed profit margins, and more conservative future P/E assumptions despite steady revenue growth expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Rightmove shows a clear split between analysts who still see upside in the business model and those who are becoming more cautious on valuation and execution risk.Narrative Update • Mar 21
RMV: Fair Value View Will Face Ongoing Underweight Rating And Buyback Reassessment
Rightmove's updated analyst price target has been cut by £0.45, reflecting lower fair value assumptions and reduced expectations for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, in line with recent target reductions and rating changes from major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Rightmove has tilted more cautious, with several Bearish analysts trimming price targets and, in one case, shifting to a more negative rating.Narrative Update • Mar 06
RMV: Capital Returns And AI Execution Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Rightmove, with one moving from £7.75 to £7.65 and another from £8.15 to £5.10, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rates and growth assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Rightmove shows a split in opinion, with some analysts turning more cautious and others still seeing upside based on the current share price, earnings profile and cash generation potential.Narrative Update • Feb 20
RMV: Fair Value View Will Contrast With Rising Underweight Profit Pressure Concerns
Rightmove's analyst price targets have pulled back sharply to around £5.00 to £5.10 per share, with analysts pointing to a slightly higher discount rate, a modestly lower future P/E assumption, and updated 2026 outlooks as key reasons for the reset. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a more cautious tone on Rightmove, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and, in one case, moving to a more negative rating stance.Narrative Update • Feb 06
RMV: Artificial Intelligence Execution Will Support Long Term Returns Despite Competitive Pressure
Narrative Update on Rightmove Our analyst price target for Rightmove has been reduced from £6.57 to £6.23. This reflects recent cuts to Street targets in the £5.00 to £5.85 range, as analysts factor in higher discount rates, slightly different growth assumptions and the view that increased competition and investment in artificial intelligence may weigh on nearer term returns.Narrative Update • Jan 22
RMV: AI Execution Will Drive Future Upside Despite Recent Rating Cuts
Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for Rightmove, with the updated fair value estimate now implying a smaller uplift versus prior targets that had clustered around £5.00 to £5.85. This reflects recent sector downgrades, slightly higher discount rates, modestly adjusted growth and margin assumptions, and a marginally lower future P/E of about 30x.Narrative Update • Jan 08
RMV: Artificial Intelligence Execution Will Support Profitability Despite Competitive Headwinds
Narrative Update on Rightmove The analyst price target for Rightmove has been revised lower, with recent cuts to £5.00, £5.55, £5.85 and £5.70 per share, as analysts factor in higher competition, a reset in guidance, and the view that the new artificial intelligence driven strategy could pressure near term profitability. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Rightmove highlight a clear tilt toward caution, with multiple price target cuts and rating downgrades as analysts reassess execution risk around the new artificial intelligence driven strategy and a tougher competitive backdrop.Narrative Update • Dec 23
RMV Will Face Profit Pressure As AI Pivot Meets Rising Competition
Rightmove's analyst price target has been revised down from about £5.55 to £5.00, reflecting analysts' concerns over rising competitive pressures, a reset in guidance, and expectations that the company's AI driven growth strategy will weigh on near term profitability. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has reinforced a cautious tone around Rightmove's equity story, with multiple bearish analysts cutting price targets and reassessing the risk reward profile as the company pivots toward an artificial intelligence driven strategy.Narrative Update • Dec 09
RMV: Artificial Intelligence Will Drive Future Efficiency Despite Competitive Pressures
The analyst price target for Rightmove has been reduced modestly, reflecting analysts' reassessment of the shares amid lowered Street targets in the 500 to 585 GBp range and concerns over intensifying competition and near-term profit pressure from its new AI-driven strategy. Analyst Commentary Street research on Rightmove has turned more cautious overall, with most recent actions centered on target cuts and rating downgrades as analysts factor in execution risk around the AI driven strategy and a more competitive landscape.Narrative Update • Nov 25
RMV: Artificial Intelligence Will Drive Efficiency Despite Competitive Pressures
Analysts have reduced their price targets for Rightmove, with estimates dropping from as high as 879 GBp to a range of 555 to 585 GBp, citing increased competition and anticipated profit pressures amid the company’s shift to an artificial intelligence-driven growth strategy. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst actions have highlighted both optimism and caution surrounding Rightmove's outlook, reflecting the company's evolving position in the market and its embrace of artificial intelligence-driven strategies.Narrative Update • Nov 10
RMV: Market Share Will Face Greater Challenge As Competition Increases
Rightmove's analyst price target has decreased sharply, with new estimates falling from approximately £8.79 to around £5.85. Analysts cite concerns over profit pressures, heightened competition, and the ongoing impact of the company's strategic shift towards artificial intelligence-driven growth.
New Narrative • Mar 02
Optimiser Edge And AI Will Drive Future Product Innovation
Increased investment in AI and tailored products is expected to drive future revenue growth and enhance net margins.Analysis Article • Sep 23
Rightmove (LON:RMV) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.037
Rightmove plc ( LON:RMV ) will pay a dividend of £0.037 on the 25th of October. This makes the dividend yield about the...Analysis Article • Sep 02
Rightmove (LON:RMV) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.037
The board of Rightmove plc ( LON:RMV ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.037 per share on the 25th of...Analysis Article • Aug 26
Is Rightmove plc (LON:RMV) Potentially Undervalued?
Rightmove plc ( LON:RMV ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...Analysis Article • Jul 30
Rightmove's (LON:RMV) Dividend Will Be £0.037
Rightmove plc ( LON:RMV ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.037 per share on the 25th of October. This...Analysis Article • Jun 24
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Rightmove plc's (LON:RMV) Shares
Rightmove plc's ( LON:RMV ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 22.5x might make it look like a sell right now...Analysis Article • May 27
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Rightmove plc (LON:RMV)
Key Insights Rightmove's estimated fair value is UK£5.56 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...Analysis Article • Mar 24
Rightmove (LON:RMV) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.057
The board of Rightmove plc ( LON:RMV ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend by 9.6% on the 24th of May...Analysis Article • Mar 05
Rightmove's (LON:RMV) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Rightmove plc ( LON:RMV ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 24th of May to £0.057...Analysis Article • Mar 03
Rightmove plc's (LON:RMV) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 22.7x Rightmove plc ( LON:RMV ) may be sending bearish signals at the...Analysis Article • Jan 23
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Rightmove plc (LON:RMV)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Rightmove fair value estimate is UK£4.92 Rightmove's UK£5.40...Analysis Article • Dec 28
Do Rightmove's (LON:RMV) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Dec 07
Should You Investigate Rightmove plc (LON:RMV) At UK£5.64?
While Rightmove plc ( LON:RMV ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw a significant share...Analysis Article • Oct 16
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Rightmove plc (LON:RMV)
Key Insights Rightmove's estimated fair value is UK£5.04 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Rightmove's UK£5.86...Analysis Article • Sep 25
Here's Why We Think Rightmove (LON:RMV) Is Well Worth Watching
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Aug 28
Rightmove (LON:RMV) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.036
Rightmove plc ( LON:RMV ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 27th of October to...Analysis Article • Aug 14
Rightmove's (LON:RMV) Dividend Will Be Increased To £0.036
Rightmove plc ( LON:RMV ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 27th of October to...Analysis Article • Jul 31
Rightmove's (LON:RMV) Dividend Will Be £0.036
Rightmove plc ( LON:RMV ) will pay a dividend of £0.036 on the 27th of October. This means that the annual payment will...Analysis Article • Jul 17
Is It Time To Consider Buying Rightmove plc (LON:RMV)?
While Rightmove plc ( LON:RMV ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it received a lot of attention...Analysis Article • May 15
Rightmove plc's (LON:RMV) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 20% Below Its Share Price
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Rightmove fair value estimate is UK£4.48 Rightmove is...Analysis Article • Apr 05
Rightmove (LON:RMV) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.052
The board of Rightmove plc ( LON:RMV ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.052 per share on the 26th of...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | UK£2m | UK£636k | UK£217m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | UK£210m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | UK£204m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | UK£198m |
| Dec 31 2024 | UK£2m | UK£624k | UK£193m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | UK£196m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | UK£199m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | UK£199m |
| Dec 31 2023 | UK£1m | UK£518k | UK£199m |
Compensation vs Market: Johan's total compensation ($USD2.12M) is below average for companies of similar size in the UK market ($USD3.13M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Johan's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Johan Svanstrom (55 yo)
3.3yrs
Tenure
UK£1,584,000
Compensation
Mr. Johan Svanstrom served as a Partner & Investment Advisor of EQT Partners AB till November 2023. He joined the EQT Partners AB on January 01, 2019. He was Partner of EQT Partners AB from January 01, 201...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Executive Director | 3.3yrs | UK£1.58m | 0.0019% £ 65.4k | |
| CFO & Executive Director | 1.8yrs | UK£901.00k | 0.0021% £ 71.1k | |
| Chief Operating Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| General Counsel | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Marketing Officer | 1.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief People Officer | 1.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Strategy Officer | 1.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Revenue Officer | 1.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Data Officer | 1.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Group Company Secretary | 3.8yrs | no data | no data |
1.5yrs
Average Tenure
Experienced Management: RMV's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.5 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Executive Director | 3.4yrs | UK£1.58m | 0.0019% £ 65.4k | |
| CFO & Executive Director | 1.8yrs | UK£901.00k | 0.0021% £ 71.1k | |
| Senior Independent Non-Executive Director | 9.6yrs | UK£93.00k | 0.00025% £ 8.5k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Chairman | 6.5yrs | UK£355.00k | 0.0054% £ 182.2k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 8.4yrs | UK£95.00k | 0.030% £ 1.0m | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 7.1yrs | UK£75.00k | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 1.2yrs | UK£60.00k | 0.00081% £ 27.4k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 3yrs | UK£75.00k | no data |
5.0yrs
Average Tenure
55yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: RMV's board of directors are considered experienced (5 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/07/07 23:14 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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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
Rightmove plc is covered by 32 analysts. 16 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 |
|---|---|
| Fernando Cordero Barreira | Banco Santander |
| JULIEN ROCH | Barclays |
| Andrew Ross | Barclays |