LON:IDS International Distributions Services (IDS) Share Price, News & Analysis GBX 343 -2.00 (-0.58%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 343▼ 34650-Day Range 323.40▼ 345.9152-Week Range 209.82▼ 350Volume1.01 million shsAverage Volume2.85 million shsMarket Capitalization£3.28 billionP/E Ratio5,716.67Dividend Yield0.58%Price TargetGBX 277.67 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlines Get International Distributions Services alerts: Email Address International Distributions Services MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside19.0% DownsideGBX 277.67 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment-0.02Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.35 out of 5 stars 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingInternational Distributions Services has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageInternational Distributions Services has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.Read more about International Distributions Services' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for IDS. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldInternational Distributions Services has a dividend yield of 0.59%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthInternational Distributions Services does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of International Distributions Services is 3,333.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about International Distributions Services' dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for IDS. Previous Next 1.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentInternational Distributions Services has a news sentiment score of -0.02. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.36 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for International Distributions Services this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, International Distributions Services insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.69% of the stock of International Distributions Services is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions84.64% of the stock of International Distributions Services is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about International Distributions Services' insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of International Distributions Services is 5,716.67, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 124.61.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of International Distributions Services is 5,716.67, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 454.99.Price to Earnings Growth RatioInternational Distributions Services has a PEG Ratio of 0.90. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioInternational Distributions Services has a P/B Ratio of 0.93. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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Additionally, the company engages in property holdings and facilities management activities. It serves consumers, sole traders, SMEs, large businesses and retailers, and other postal operators. The company was formerly known as International Distributions Services plc and changed its name International Distribution Services plc in May 2024. International Distribution Services plc was founded in 1516 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.Read More IDS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart IDS Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 7 at 11:26 PM | msn.comRoyal Mail investors left baffled by takeover vote amid 140-page documentSeptember 6 at 8:33 PM | yahoo.comSecond class letter deliveries on Saturdays could be cutSeptember 8, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Ex-CIA Advisor: “This is How Kamala will Rig the Election”A former CIA advisor with close ties to the White House… Has just released this shocking expose on Kamala’s plan to stop Trump. Every American needs to prepare now…September 5 at 9:30 PM | nz.news.yahoo.comSecond class letter deliveries could be scrapped on SaturdaysSeptember 5 at 9:30 PM | msn.comSecond class Saturday letter deliveries could be scrapped under Ofcom reviewSeptember 5 at 4:28 PM | ft.comService reform can only complicate Křetínský’s Royal Mail gambitAugust 12, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comUK's Royal Mail parent to sell US freight business to DC LogisticsAugust 1, 2024 | msn.comGovernment calls in £3.6bn takeover of Royal Mail by Czech billionaireSeptember 8, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Ex-CIA Advisor: “This is How Kamala will Rig the Election”A former CIA advisor with close ties to the White House… Has just released this shocking expose on Kamala’s plan to stop Trump. Every American needs to prepare now…August 1, 2024 | mirror.co.ukRoyal Mail £3.57bn takeover by Czech billionaire called in by Cabinet OfficeAugust 1, 2024 | msn.comCabinet Office ‘calls in’ Czech billionaire’s £3.57bn Royal Mail takeoverJuly 31, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deNorges Bank - Form 8.3 - International Distribution Services PlcJuly 29, 2024 | lse.co.ukPRESS: IDS buyer has Royal Mail talks with UK business secretaryJuly 28, 2024 | msn.comRoyal Mail: Shareholder rebellion threatens Czech Sphinx bidJuly 23, 2024 | msn.comLabour to 'call in' £3.6bn Royal Mail takeoverJuly 20, 2024 | msn.comBUSINESS LIVE: Wage growth eases; IDS boosted by election deliveries; Frasers profits soarJuly 19, 2024 | msn.comRoyal Mail parent IDS posts 8.2% rise in first-quarter revenueJuly 19, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comInternational Distribution Services plc (IDS.L)See More Headlines Receive IDS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for International Distributions Services and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 9/30 Dividend8/22/2024Today9/08/2024Dividend Payable9/30/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorIndustrials Industry Integrated Freight & Logistics Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:IDS CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.royalmailgroup.com Phone44 34 5774 0740FaxN/AEmployees160,980Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 277.67 High Stock Price TargetGBX 300 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 265 Potential Upside/Downside-19.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.06 Trailing P/E Ratio5,716.67 Forward P/E Ratio14.63 P/E Growth0.9Net Income£54 million Net Margins0.43% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity1.47% Return on Assets1.97% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio83.55 Current Ratio1.03 Quick Ratio1.02 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£12.68 billion Price / Sales0.26 Cash FlowGBX 211.04 per share Price / Cash Flow1.63 Book ValueGBX 370 per share Price / Book0.93Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares957,090,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£3.28 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.53 7 AI Stocks to Invest In: An Introduction to AI Investing For Self-Directed InvestorsAs the AI market heats up, investors who have a vision for artificial intelligence have the potential to see real returns. Learn about the industry as a whole as well as seven companies that are getting work done with the power of AI.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Martin Seidenberg (Age 51)Group CEO & Executive Director Comp: $1.53MMichael David Snape (Age 45)Group Chief Financial Officer Comp: $615.27kJohn CrosseDirector of Investor RelationsMr. Mark AmsdenGroup General Counsel & Company SecretaryJenny HallDirector of Corporate AffairsKey CompetitorsWincantonLON:WINDX (Group)LON:DXHargreaves ServicesLON:HSPXpediatorLON:XPDRolls-Royce Holdings plcLON:RR.LView All Competitors IDS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have IDS shares performed this year? International Distributions Services' stock was trading at GBX 272.10 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, IDS shares have increased by 26.1% and is now trading at GBX 343. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How do I buy shares of International Distributions Services? Shares of IDS stock 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.Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (LON:IDS) was last updated on 9/8/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. 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