AO World plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an online retailer of domestic appliances and consumer electronics in the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands. It also provides logistics and transport services; and ancillary services, such as delivery, connection and disconnection, product protection plan commission, recycling, strategic marketing income, and third-party logistics services, as well as engages in the investment activities. The company sells its products through its Websites and third-party Websites. AO World plc was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bolton, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Specialty Retail
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Cyclical
CIKN/A
Phone+44-1204-672400
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales£833 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees2,800
Next Earnings Date6/4/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableNot Optionable
AO World (LON:AO) Frequently Asked Questions
What is AO World's stock symbol?
AO World trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "AO."
When is AO World's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for AO?
5 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for AO World's shares. Their predictions range from GBX 105 to GBX 200. On average, they expect AO World's share price to reach GBX 145 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 43.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for AO World.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for AO World?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AO World in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for AO World.
Has AO World been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about AO stock has been trending positive on Tuesday, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. InfoTrie rates the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. AO World earned a news impact score of 2.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media stories about the company a news buzz of 1.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are some of AO World's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to AO World include Dunelm Group (DNLM), Sports Direct International (SPD), Meili (MOGU), Pets at Home Group (PETS), Sleep Country Canada (ZZZ), Card Factory (CARD), 4imprint Group (FOUR), Applegreen (APGN), Kogan.com (KGN), DFS Furniture (DFS), Groupe BMTC (GBT), N Brown Group (BWNG), Baby Bunting Group (BBN), Vita Group (VTG) and Beacon Lighting Group (BLX).
What other stocks do shareholders of AO World own?
Who are AO World's key executives?
AO World's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. John Roberts, Founder, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 45)
- Mr. Mark Higgins, CFO & Exec. Director (Age 41)
- Ms. Julie Finnemore, Head of Group Legal & Company Sec.
- Mr. Michael Bates, Chief Brand and People Officer
- Mr. David Ashwell, Managing Director of Expert Logistics (Age 51)
How do I buy shares of AO World?
Shares of AO and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
What is AO World's stock price today?
One share of AO stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 101.20.
How big of a company is AO World?
AO World has a market capitalization of £477.55 million and generates £833 million in revenue each year. AO World employs 2,800 workers across the globe.
What is AO World's official website?
How can I contact AO World?
AO World's mailing address is Ao Park, 5A the Parklands, Bolton, BL6 4SD, United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1204-672400.
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