Ascential plc provides events and advisory services in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company's Exhibitions & Festivals segment organizes exhibitions, congresses, and festivals. Its Information Services segment provides intelligence, analysis, and forecasting tools; live events and awards; and subscription content, such as real-time online resources, as well as advisory services to the various industries, including fashion, retail, property, construction, and politics, as well as for media platforms. The company was formerly known as Trident Floatco PLC and changed its name to Ascential plc in January 2016. Ascential plc was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange LON
Industry Marketing Services
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Cyclical
SymbolLON:ASCL
CUSIPN/A
Phone+44-20-75165000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current RatioN/A
Quick RatioN/A
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E RatioN/A
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Price / SalesN/A
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book ValueN/A
Price / BookN/A
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net Margins14.46%
Return on Equity17.55%
Return on Assets6.85%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,857
Outstanding Shares400,570,000
Market Cap£1.64 billion
Ascential (LON:ASCL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ascential's stock symbol?
Ascential trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "ASCL."
How often does Ascential pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ascential?
Ascential announced a dividend on Monday, July 23rd. Investors of record on Thursday, August 30th will be given a dividend of GBX 1.90 per share on Friday, September 28th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.44%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 30th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. View Ascential's Dividend History.
What price target have analysts set for ASCL?
9 analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Ascential's stock. Their predictions range from GBX 390 to GBX 565. On average, they expect Ascential's share price to reach GBX 460.63 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 22.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Ascential.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Ascential?
9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ascential in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Ascential.
Who are some of Ascential's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Ascential include UBM (UBMOF), UBM (UBM), YouGov (YOU), Taptica International (TAP), Communisis (CMS), Cello Health (CLL), Salmat (SLM), NAHL Group (NAH), Arena Events Group (ARE), Matomy Media Group (MTMY), Propel Media (PROM), System1 Group (SYS1), Ebiquity (EBQ), Inuvo (INUV) and Be Heard Group (BHRD).
Who are Ascential's key executives?
Ascential's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Duncan Anthony Painter, CEO & Director (Age 48)
- Ms. Amanda Jane Gradden, CFO & Director (Age 50)
- Mr. Michael Lisowski, COO and Pres of OCR & PR RNG
- Mr. Stephen Martincic, Chief Brand & Marketing Officer
- Mr. Ralph Tribe, Chief People Officer
How do I buy shares of Ascential?
Shares of ASCL 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 Ascential's stock price today?
One share of ASCL stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 376.
How big of a company is Ascential?
Ascential has a market capitalization of £1.64 billion. Ascential employs 1,857 workers across the globe.
What is Ascential's official website?
How can I contact Ascential?
Ascential's mailing address is The Prow, 1 Wilder Walk, LONDON, W1B 5AP, United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at +44-20-75165000.
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