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
EmployeesN/A
Outstanding Shares400,570,000
Market Cap£1,640.00
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 declared a dividend on Monday, February 26th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 17th will be given a dividend of GBX 3.80 per share on Friday, June 15th. This represents a yield of 0.95%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 17th. This is a boost from Ascential's previous dividend of $1.80. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. View Ascential's Dividend History.
What price target have analysts set for ASCL?
9 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Ascential's stock. Their predictions range from GBX 390 to GBX 555. On average, they expect Ascential's stock price to reach GBX 453.75 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 4.7% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings 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 4 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy."
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, Chief Operating Officer
- Mr. Stephen Martincic, Chief Brand & Marketing Officer
- Mr. Ralph Tribe, Chief People Officer
Has Ascential been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about ASCL stock has trended somewhat positive this week, Accern Sentiment reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative media coverage by monitoring more than twenty million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Ascential earned a news impact score of 0.18 on Accern's scale. They also gave news coverage about the company an impact score of 45.13 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next several days.
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 433.40.
How big of a company is Ascential?
Ascential has a market capitalization of £1.64 billion.
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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