Johnston Press plc provides news, information, and marketing 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 entertainments platform; and holds various events and exhibitions covering pets, outdoor interests, home and garden, food and drink, and other themes. In addition, the company offers 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
Stock Exchange LON
Industry Publishing - Newspapers
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorServices
SymbolLON:JPR
CUSIPN/A
Phone+44-131-3117500
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 Margins-5.44%
Return on EquityN/A
Return on Assets-4.52%
Miscellaneous
EmployeesN/A
Outstanding Shares105,880,000
Market Cap£10.65
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) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April, 17th. The company reported $6.90 earnings per share 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 price targets for Johnston Press' stock. Their predictions range from GBX 36 to GBX 36. On average, they anticipate Johnston Press' share price to reach GBX 36 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 1,193.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings 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."
Who are some of Johnston Press' key competitors?
Who are Johnston Press' key executives?
Johnston Press' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Ashley Gilroy Mark Highfield, Chief Exec. Officer and Exec. Director (Age 52)
- Mr. David John King, Chief Financial Officer and Exec. Director
- Mr. Roger Davies, Chief Technology and Operations Officer
- Mr. Peter Michael McCall, Corp. Counsel and Company Sec.
- Ms. Jane Muirhead, Group Head of PR
Has Johnston Press been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about JPR stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. Accern identifies negative and positive news coverage by reviewing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Johnston Press earned a media sentiment score of 0.08 on Accern's scale. They also gave news articles about the company an impact score of 46.31 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near term.
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' stock price today?
One share of JPR stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 2.78.
How big of a company is Johnston Press?
Johnston Press has a market capitalization of £10.65 million.
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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