Johnston Press plc provides news and information services to local and regional communities and businesses in the United Kingdom. The company operates through Publishing and Contract Printing segments. Its portfolio includes 13 daily, 154 weekly paid-for, and 37 weekly free newspapers; various monthly lifestyle magazines; specialist local publications; 215 local, e-commerce, and mobile Websites; and 31 tablet and smartphone apps. The company's commercial digital platforms comprise property, recruitment, motors, family announcements, dating, bingo, photo sales, and a local business directory. It also operates a daily deals discount service and an entertainment platform; and holds various events and exhibitions covering pets, outdoor interests, home and garden, food and drink, and others. In addition, the company offers contract printing, print management, design, distribution, subscription, and e-publishing services. Johnston Press plc was founded in 1767 and is based in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Publishing - Newspapers
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorServices
Phone+44-131-3117500
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees2,000
OptionableNot Optionable
Johnston Press (LON:JPR) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnston Press' stock symbol?
Johnston Press trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "JPR."
How were Johnston Press' earnings last quarter?
Johnston Press plc (LON:JPR) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April, 17th. The company reported $6.90 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $11.90 by $5.00. View Johnston Press' Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for JPR?
1 brokerages have issued 12-month target prices for Johnston Press' shares. Their forecasts range from GBX 36 to GBX 36. On average, they anticipate Johnston Press' share price to reach GBX 36 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Price Targets for Johnston Press.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Johnston Press?
1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Johnston Press in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Johnston Press.
Has Johnston Press been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about JPR stock have been trending positive recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research group identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Johnston Press earned a daily sentiment score of 2.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media coverage about the company a news buzz of 1.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are some of Johnston Press' key competitors?
Who are Johnston Press' key executives?
Johnston Press' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. David John King, Interim CEO, CFO & Director
- Mr. Roger Davies, Chief Technology and Operations Officer
- Mr. Peter Michael McCall, Corp. Counsel & Company Sec.
- Mr. Gary T. Fearon, Managing Director
- Mr. David G. Crow, Managing Director of Group Services Division - Print & Logistics
How do I buy shares of Johnston Press?
Shares of JPR 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 Johnston Press' official website?
How can I contact Johnston Press?
Johnston Press' mailing address is Orchard Brae House, 30 Queensferry Road, EDINBURGH, EH4 2HS, United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at +44-131-3117500.
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