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
Industry Marketing Services
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Phone+44-20-75165000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees1,857
OptionableNot Optionable
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. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 30th will be paid 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 price objectives for Ascential's stock. Their predictions range from GBX 370 to GBX 565. On average, they expect Ascential's stock price to reach GBX 466.88 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 21.3% 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 3 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Ascential.
Has Ascential been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about ASCL stock has been trending positive this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research firm identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Ascential earned a media sentiment score of 2.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned headlines about the company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next several days.
Who are some of Ascential's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Ascential include APN Outdoor Group (APO), Arena Events Group (ARE), Be Heard Group (BHRD), Cello Health (CLL), Communisis (CMS), Ebiquity (EBQ), Grand Vision Media (GVMH), Jaywing (JWNG), Matomy Media Group (MTMY), NAHL Group (NAH), Propel Media (PROM), Starco Brands (STCB), System1 Group (SYS1), Taptica International (TAP) and UBM (UBMOF).
Who are Ascential's key executives?
Ascential's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Duncan Anthony Painter, CEO & Director (Age 49)
- Ms. Amanda Jane Gradden, CFO & Director (Age 51)
- Mr. Michael Lisowski, COO & Pres of Edge by Ascential
- 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 384.80.
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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