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. Investors 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 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 analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Ascential's shares. Their predictions range from GBX 390 to GBX 515. On average, they expect Ascential's share price to reach GBX 441.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 3.4%. 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 3 hold ratings and 6 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?
Headlines about ASCL stock have trended somewhat positive recently, according to Accern. The research group ranks the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Ascential earned a coverage optimism score of 0.02 on Accern's scale. They also gave news stories about the company an impact score of 46.63 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future.
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 457.
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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