LON:IDS International Distributions Services (IDS) Share Price, News & Analysis → Gold Set to EXPLODE! (From Gold Safe Exchange) (Ad) Free IDS Stock Alerts GBX 336.20 +2.20 (+0.66%) (As of 05/31/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 333.20▼ 33750-Day Range 215.19▼ 336.2052-Week Range 194.20▼ 338.40Volume6.79 million shsAverage Volume2.18 million shsMarket Capitalization£3.22 billionP/E Ratio5,603.33Dividend Yield0.59%Price TargetGBX 277.67 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlines Get International Distributions Services alerts: Email Address International Distributions Services MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside17.4% DownsideGBX 277.67 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.25Based on 17 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.60 out of 5 stars 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingInternational Distributions Services has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageInternational Distributions Services has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about International Distributions Services' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for IDS. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldInternational Distributions Services has a dividend yield of 0.63%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthInternational Distributions Services does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of International Distributions Services is 3,333.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about International Distributions Services' dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for IDS. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentInternational Distributions Services has a news sentiment score of 0.25. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.37 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 17 news articles for International Distributions Services this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest12 people have searched for IDS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 1,100% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added International Distributions Services to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, International Distributions Services insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.72% of the stock of International Distributions Services is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions88.30% of the stock of International Distributions Services is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about International Distributions Services' insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of International Distributions Services is 5,603.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 137.24.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of International Distributions Services is 5,603.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 332.04.Price to Earnings Growth RatioInternational Distributions Services has a PEG Ratio of 0.90. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioInternational Distributions Services has a P/B Ratio of 0.91. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Digital Mavericks Media1k a day while computer does all work?Does your computer make you 1k a day? If not… you don’t need a new computer… You need to learn how to set it up so it makes you money. Click here to register. About International Distributions Services Stock (LON:IDS)International Distributions Services plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a universal postal service provider in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company offers parcels and letter delivery services under the Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide brands. It also provides services for the collection, sorting, and delivery of parcels and letters. In addition, the company operates ground-based parcel delivery networks in Europe that covers 40 countries and nation states. Further, it provides express parcel delivery and logistics services. Additionally, the company engages in property holdings and facilities management activities. It serves consumers, and small and medium-sized enterprises. The company was formerly known as Royal Mail plc and changed its name to International Distributions Services plc in October 2022. International Distributions Services plc was founded in 1516 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.Read More IDS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart IDS Stock News HeadlinesMay 29 at 6:36 PM | uk.finance.yahoo.comRoyal Mail at risk of being broken up after £3.6bn foreign takeoverMay 29 at 1:35 PM | markets.businessinsider.comCzech Billionaire To Own Britain's 500-year Old Postal Service Royal Mail - UpdateMay 29 at 8:35 AM | finance.yahoo.comRoyal Mail owner accepts $4.6 bn international takeover bidMay 29 at 8:35 AM | lse.co.ukTOP NEWS: Royal Mail owner IDS agrees to Daniel Kretinsky-led takeoverMay 29 at 8:35 AM | msn.comRoyal Mail owner IDS agrees Kretinsky's £3.6bn takeover bidMay 29 at 8:35 AM | finance.yahoo.comBillionaire West Ham co-owner Křetínský to buy Royal Mail owner IDS in £3.5 billion dealMay 29 at 8:35 AM | msn.comIDS rises after Royal Mail owner agrees to takeover by Czech billionaire KretinskyMay 29 at 5:16 AM | americanbankingnews.comInternational Distributions Services (LON:IDS) Sets New 12-Month High at $335.20May 29 at 3:35 AM | marketwatch.comEP Corporate Agrees Cash Offer for IDSMay 29 at 3:35 AM | msn.comRoyal Mail owner IDS accepts £3.5bn bid from West Ham co-owner KřetínskýMay 29 at 3:35 AM | msn.comRoyal Mail Owner IDS Agrees to $4.6 Billion EP TakeoverMay 29 at 3:35 AM | uk.finance.yahoo.comRoyal Mail owner accepts £3.57bn takeover offer from Czech billionaireMay 28 at 3:21 PM | uk.finance.yahoo.comRoyal Mail poised to accept £3.5bn takeover by Czech billionaireMay 28 at 10:21 AM | msn.comIDS: Royal Mail owner’s share price rally continues as deadline for takeover by ‘Czech Sphinx’ loomsMay 27, 2024 | msn.comCzech Sphinx will cut up to 1,000 Royal Mail jobs if £3.5bn takeover goes ahead, union bosses warnMay 25, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comInternational Distributions Services plc (LON:IDS) Plans GBX 2 DividendMay 24, 2024 | msn.comRoyal Mail parent IDS reports smaller annual lossMay 23, 2024 | marketwatch.comRoyal Mail Owner IDS Delays Results, Backs Profit TargetMay 23, 2024 | msn.comRoyal Mail owner IDS fails to post full year results on time as takeover bid loomsMay 23, 2024 | msn.comMark Kleinman: Czech is on way to sceptical Royal Mail investorsMay 19, 2024 | thetimes.co.ukFirms and unions voice fears over Royal Mail bidMay 17, 2024 | msn.comRoyal Mail expected to post losses of almost £1m a day as its takeover by Czech billionaire hangs in balanceMay 17, 2024 | msn.comCzech billionaire Kretinsky sweetens bid to buy Royal Mail owner IDSMay 17, 2024 | msn.comDaniel Kretinsky: Man behind Royal Mail takeover bid sees net worth jump to £6bnMay 16, 2024 | thetimes.co.ukBusiness secretary quizzes Royal Mail owner on Kretinsky bidSee More Headlines Receive IDS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for International Distributions Services and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorIndustrials Industry Integrated Freight & Logistics Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:IDS CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.royalmailgroup.com Phone44 34 5774 0740FaxN/AEmployees162,511Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 277.67 High Stock Price TargetGBX 300 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 265 Potential Upside/Downside-17.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.06 Trailing P/E Ratio5,603.33 Forward P/E Ratio13.29 P/E Growth0.9Net Income£54 million Net Margins0.43% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity1.47% Return on Assets1.97% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio83.55 Current Ratio1.03 Quick Ratio1.02 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£12.68 billion Price / Sales0.25 Cash FlowGBX 206.85 per share Price / Cash Flow1.63 Book ValueGBX 370 per share Price / Book0.91Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares958,290,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£3.22 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.52 Investing Strategies To Help Grow Your Retirement IncomeNeed to stretch out your 401K or Roth IRA plan? Use these time-tested investing strategies to grow the monthly retirement income that your stock portfolio generates.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Keith Williams ACA (Age 68)C.A., Independent Non-Executive Chairman & Member of Management Board Comp: $311kMr. Martin Seidenberg (Age 51)Group CEO & Executive Director Comp: $1.29MMichael David Snape (Age 45)Group Chief Financial Officer Mr. Shane O'RiordainMD of Corporate Affairs, Regulation & Marketing and Member of the Executive BoardMr. Mark AmsdenGroup General Counsel, Company Secretary, Chief Risk & Governance Officer and Member of Exec. BoardMs. Mel TomlinChief of Staff & Member of Executive BoardMs. Sally Anne Ashford (Age 54)Chief HR Officer & Member of Executive Board Mr. Christian HerrlichGroup Chief Information Officer & Member of the Executive BoardMr. Achim DünnwaldCOO & Member of the Executive BoardMr. James RietkerkMember of the Executive BoardMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsWincantonLON:WINDX (Group)LON:DXHargreaves ServicesLON:HSPXpediatorLON:XPDRolls-Royce Holdings plcLON:RR.LView All Competitors IDS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell International Distributions Services stock right now? 2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for International Distributions Services in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" IDS shares. View IDS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is International Distributions Services' stock price target for 2024? 2 brokerages have issued 12 month price objectives for International Distributions Services' shares. Their IDS share price targets range from GBX 265 to GBX 300. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 277.67 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 17.4%. View analysts price targets for IDS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have IDS shares performed in 2024? International Distributions Services' stock was trading at GBX 272.10 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, IDS shares have increased by 23.6% and is now trading at GBX 336.20. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How often does International Distributions Services pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for International Distributions Services? International Distributions Services declared a dividend on Friday, May 24th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 22nd will be given a dividend of GBX 2 per share on Monday, September 30th. This represents a yield of 0.63%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 22nd. The official announcement can be seen at this link. Read our dividend analysis for IDS. Is International Distributions Services a good dividend stock? International Distributions Services (LON:IDS) pays an annual dividend of GBX 2 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.63%. The dividend payout ratio is 3,333.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for IDS. How do I buy shares of International Distributions Services? Shares of IDS stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). 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