Card Factory plc is a specialist retailer of greeting cards, dressings and gifts. The Company operates through two segments: Card Factory and Getting Personal. The Card Factory segment retails greeting cards, dressing and gifts in the United Kingdom through a network of stores. The Getting Personal segment is an online retailer of personalized cards and gifts. Its physical store network operates in three areas: single cards, non-card items and Christmas box cards. Its single cards include individual cards for everyday occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, thank you, get well soon, good luck, congratulations, sympathy and new baby cards, and seasonal occasions, such as Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, Easter, thank you teacher, graduation and exam congratulations. Its non-card offerings include gift dressings, small gifts, party products and other non-card products. The Company operates through a chain of approximately 800 Card Factory stores.
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
- Sector: Cyclical Consumer Goods & Services
- Industry: Gift, Novelty & Souvenir Stores
- Sub-Industry: N/A
- Symbol: LON:CARD
- CUSIP: N/A
- Web: www.cardfactoryinvestors.com...
Capitalization:- Market Cap: £1.16 billion
- Outstanding Shares: 340,844,000
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: GBX 330.19
- 200 Day Moving Avg: GBX 310.48
- 52 Week Range: GBX 232 - GBX 346.60
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: 17.62
- P/E Growth: 1.40
Sales & Book Value:- Annual Revenue: £398.2 million
- Price / Sales: 2.91
- Book Value: GBX 0.73 per share
- Price / Book: 4.66
Profitability:- EBIDTA: £96.1 million
- Net Margins: 19.30%
- Return on Equity: 34.14%
- Return on Assets: 19.55%
Misc:- Average Volume: 340,540 shs.
Frequently Asked Questions for Card Factory PLC (LON:CARD)
What is Card Factory PLC's stock symbol?
Card Factory PLC trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "CARD."
How often does Card Factory PLC pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Card Factory PLC?
Card Factory PLC announced a dividend on Tuesday, March 28th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 4th will be given a dividend of GBX 6.30 per share on Friday, June 9th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.35%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 4th. The official announcement can be seen at this link. View Card Factory PLC's Dividend History.
When will Card Factory PLC make its next earnings announcement?
Where is Card Factory PLC's stock going? Where will Card Factory PLC's stock price be in 2017?
3 brokerages have issued 12 month price targets for Card Factory PLC's stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 365 to GBX 430. On average, they expect Card Factory PLC's stock price to reach GBX 400 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Card Factory PLC.
Who are some of Card Factory PLC's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Card Factory PLC include Ladbrokes Coral Group PLC (LCL), Daily Mail and General Trust P L C (DMGT), WH Smith Plc (SMWH), William Hill plc (WMH), Ann (ANN), Redrow plc (RDW), Dixons Carphone PLC (DC), Ryland Group (RYL), Thomas Cook Group plc (TCG), Ocado Group PLC (OCDO), Rev Group (REVG), Greene King plc (GNK), Cineworld Group plc (CINE), BCA Marketplace PLC (BCA), Taylor Morrison Home Corp (TMHC), Zpg Plc (ZPG), Countryside Properties PLC (CSP) and Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc (MLC).
Who are Card Factory PLC's key executives?
Card Factory PLC's management team includes the folowing people:
- Karen Hubbard, Group Chief Executive Officer, Director
- Darren Bryant, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Director
- Shiv Sibal, General Counsel, Company Secretary
- Helen Lockwood, Human Resources Director
- Anthony Barraclough, Property Director
- Christopher Beck, Supply Chain & Logistics Director
- Justin Fletcher, Property Director
- Ian McEvoy, Retail Operations Director
- Stuart Middleton, Creative Director
- Gavin Peck, Commercial Director
How do I buy Card Factory PLC stock?
Shares of Card Factory PLC 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 Card Factory PLC's stock price today?
One share of Card Factory PLC stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 340.
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Earnings History for Card Factory PLC (LON:CARD)
No earnings announcements for this company have been tracked by MarketBeat.com
Earnings Estimates for Card Factory PLC (LON:CARD)Current Year EPS Consensus Estimate: $19.97 EPS
Dividend History by Quarter for Card Factory PLC (LON CARD)| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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| 3/28/2017 | | GBX 6.30 | 2.35% | 5/4/2017 | 5/4/2017 | 6/9/2017 |
| 9/27/2016 | | GBX 17.80 | 5.73% | 10/20/2016 | 10/20/2016 | 11/25/2016 |
| 4/5/2016 | | GBX 6 | 1.75% | 5/5/2016 | 5/5/2016 | 6/10/2016 |
| 9/22/2015 | | GBX 17.50 | 4.86% | 10/15/2015 | 10/15/2015 | 11/27/2015 |
| 3/25/2015 | | GBX 6.80 | 2.19% | 4/30/2015 | 4/30/2015 | 6/5/2015 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Card Factory PLC (LON:CARD)Insider Trades by Quarter for Card Factory PLC (LON:CARD)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
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| 6/26/2017 | Karen Hubbard | Insider | Buy | 13,456 | GBX 296 | £39,829.76 | |
| 5/31/2017 | Darren Bryant | Insider | Sell | 4,000,000 | GBX 329 | £13,160,000 | |
| 5/26/2017 | Geoff Cooper | Insider | Sell | 121,170 | GBX 337 | £408,342.90 | |
| 4/3/2017 | Karen Hubbard | Insider | Buy | 12,393 | GBX 282 | £34,948.26 | |
| 10/20/2016 | Karen Hubbard | Insider | Buy | 7,207 | GBX 271 | £19,530.97 | |
| 6/27/2016 | Hubbard,Karen | Insider | Buy | 32,197 | GBX 311 | £100,132.67 | |
| 6/19/2015 | Hayes ,Richard | Insider | Sell | 2,911,195 | GBX 3.30 | £96,069.44 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Headline Trends for Card Factory PLC (LON:CARD)
Latest Headlines for Card Factory PLC (LON:CARD)
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 | Peel Hunt Reaffirms Buy Rating for Card Factory PLC (CARD)
www.americanbankingnews.com - September 16 at 3:28 PM |
| Card Factory PLC (CARD) Given New GBX 430 Price Target at Peel Hunt
www.americanbankingnews.com - August 20 at 5:42 PM |
 | Card Factory Sales Growth Accelerates To Keep On Course For Full Year - London South East (registration) (blog)
www.lse.co.uk - August 11 at 10:27 PM |
 | Card Factory Sales Growth Accelerates To Keep On Course For Full Year
www.morningstar.co.uk - August 10 at 11:06 PM |
| DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Card Factory CEO Hubbard Lifts Stake
www.morningstar.co.uk - June 27 at 4:22 PM |
| Card Factory PLC (CARD) Insider Karen Hubbard Purchases 13,456 Shares
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 27 at 1:20 PM |
 | Card Factory Plc – Value Analysis (LONDON:CARD) : June 13, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - June 13 at 3:42 PM |
| Card Factory Plc breached its 50 day moving average in a Bearish Manner : CARD-GB : June 12, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - June 12 at 5:11 PM |
| [$$] Sometimes the best thing a founder can do is sell out
finance.yahoo.com - June 5 at 12:27 PM |
| DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Card Factory Outgoing CFO Sells GBP13 Million Worth - London South East (registration) (blog)
www.lse.co.uk - June 2 at 5:37 PM |
| DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Card Factory Outgoing CFO Sells GBP13 Million Worth
www.morningstar.co.uk - June 1 at 4:41 PM |
| Insider Selling: Card Factory PLC (CARD) Insider Sells 4,000,000 Shares of Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 1 at 7:20 AM |
| Card Factory PLC (CARD) Insider Sells £408,342.90 in Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 30 at 7:14 AM |
| Card Factory PLC's (CARD) "Buy" Rating Reaffirmed at Liberum Capital
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 27 at 4:32 PM |
| Card Factory PLC (CARD) Receives Buy Rating from Investec
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 25 at 10:08 AM |
 | Card Factory to return cash to shareholders
www.marketwatch.com - May 25 at 5:27 AM |
| Card Factory PLC's (CARD) "Buy" Rating Reiterated at Peel Hunt
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 13 at 2:04 PM |
| Card Factory Plc : CARD-GB: Dividend Analysis : May 05th, 2017 (record date) : By the numbers : May 5, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - May 5 at 9:24 PM |
| ETFs with exposure to Card Factory Plc : May 3, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - May 3 at 4:11 PM |
| Card Factory Plc :CARD-GB: Earnings Analysis: 2017 By the Numbers : May 1, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - May 2 at 2:42 PM |
| Card Factory Plc :CARD-GB: Earnings Analysis: For the six months ended January 31, 2017 : May 1, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - May 2 at 2:42 PM |
| Card Factory PLC (CARD) Upgraded by Liberum Capital to "Buy"
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 23 at 6:55 PM |
 | BRIEF-Card Factory appoints Kristian Lee as chief financial officer
www.reuters.com - April 20 at 9:17 PM |
| Card Factory PLC (CARD) Earns Buy Rating from Peel Hunt
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 7:14 PM |
| Card Factory PLC (CARD) Insider Acquires £34,948.26 in Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 4 at 11:21 AM |
| Card Factory PLC (CARD) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Peel Hunt
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 3 at 4:46 AM |
| Card Factory PLC (CARD) Rating Reiterated by Liberum Capital
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 3 at 4:46 AM |
| Card Factory PLC's (CARD) Buy Rating Reiterated at Peel Hunt
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 1 at 12:25 PM |
 | [$$] Investors Chronicle: Card Factory, Tesco, AA
www.ft.com - March 31 at 4:19 PM |
| Card Factory PLC (CARD) to Issue GBX 6.30 Dividend
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 28 at 3:37 PM |
| BRIEF-Card Factory posts FY pre-tax profit of 82.8 mln pounds
www.reuters.com - March 28 at 12:54 PM |
| Full Year 2016 Card Factory PLC Earnings Release - Before Market Open
biz.yahoo.com - March 28 at 12:54 PM |
| Card Factory PLC (CARD) Rating Reiterated by Peel Hunt
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 27 at 3:08 AM |
| Card Factory PLC (CARD) Given Buy Rating at Investec
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 22 at 2:13 PM |
 | The Morning Ledger: Investment by Chinese SOEs Outpaces Private Sector, Again - Wall Street Journal (subscription) (blog)
blogs.wsj.com - March 21 at 9:29 AM |
 | 2 growth stocks to fall in love with
uk.finance.yahoo.com - February 13 at 4:43 PM |
| TOP NEWS: Card Factory Annual Profit To Beat Consensus; CFO - London South East (registration) (blog)
www.lse.co.uk - January 26 at 4:58 PM |
| 2 FTSE 350 stars to consider buying before it’s too late!
uk.finance.yahoo.com - January 26 at 4:58 PM |
| [$$] Hammerson slides after more bearish commentary
www.ft.com - January 19 at 5:15 PM |
| Why these 8% dividend yields may not last much longer
uk.finance.yahoo.com - November 24 at 11:59 AM |
Card Factory PLC (CARD) Chart for Wednesday, September, 20, 2017
