LON:KWS Keywords Studios (KWS) Share Forecast, Price & News GBX 1,504 -43.00 (-2.78%) (As of 04:43 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 1,487▼ 1,56750-Day Range 1,405▼ 1,80652-Week Range 1,262▼ 3,056Volume220,865 shsAverage Volume244,291 shsMarket Capitalization£1.19 billionP/E Ratio4,177.78Dividend Yield0.13%Price TargetGBX 2,412.50 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlines Keywords Studios MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside61.3% UpsideGBX 2,412.50 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.33Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.69 out of 5 stars 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingKeywords Studios has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 2,412.50, Keywords Studios has a forecasted upside of 61.3% from its current price of GBX 1,496.Amount of Analyst CoverageKeywords Studios has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for KWS. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldKeywords Studios has a dividend yield of 0.15%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthKeywords Studios does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Keywords Studios is 555.56%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for KWS. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentKeywords Studios has a news sentiment score of 0.33. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Communication Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Keywords Studios this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Keywords Studios to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Keywords Studios insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.72% of the stock of Keywords Studios is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions75.60% of the stock of Keywords Studios is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Keywords Studios is 4,155.56, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 110.43.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Keywords Studios is 4,155.56, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Communication Services sector average P/E ratio of about 324.48.Price to Earnings Growth RatioKeywords Studios has a PEG Ratio of 2.97. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioKeywords Studios has a P/B Ratio of 1.98. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Keywords Studios (LON:KWS) StockKeywords Studios plc provides creative and technical services to the video game industry worldwide. The company offers art creation services related to the production of graphical art assets for inclusion in the video game, including concept art creation, as well as 2D and 3D art asset production and animation. It also provides marketing services, which include game trailers, marketing art and materials, PR, and brand campaign strategy services; software engineering services for developing video games; and audio services, such as script translation, actor selection, and talent management through pre-production, audio direction, recording, and post-production, as well as offers music licensing or music soundtracks selling services. In addition, the company provides functional testing services related to quality assurance services provided to game producers to ensure game functions; localization services related to translation and cultural adaptation of in-game text and audio scripts in various game platforms and genres; and localization testing services comprising testing the linguistic correctness and cultural acceptability of computer games. Further, it offers player support services related to the live operations support, which comprise community management, player support, and associated services to producers of games. The company serves game developers and publishers. Keywords Studios plc was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.Read More KWS Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart KWS Stock News HeadlinesOctober 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhat Is Keywords Studios plc's (LON:KWS) Share Price Doing?September 27, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comKeywords Studios (LON:KWS) Receives "Buy" Rating from Shore CapitalOctober 2, 2023 | Goldco (Ad)Biden's Digital Dollar NightmareOn July 20th, 2023, the Federal Reserve launched FedNow, which could spark the fuse for a Digital Dollar. If a Digital Dollar happens, the government could: Monitor every transaction, keep track of your spending habits, and potentially control your individual choices… Which MAY steal your freedoms in one way or another. And if you don’t plan for this now... Your retirement savings could be at risk of being frozen, hacked, or deleted. You’ll want to act fast... 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L3Harris shot up 1,628%...September 12, 2023 | marketwatch.comKeywords Studios Warns of Potential Hit From US Entertainment StrikesAugust 23, 2023 | msn.comDragon Age And Mass Effect Studio Lays Off 50 Devs, Claims Games Are UnaffectedJuly 10, 2023 | fool.co.ukLSE:KWS (Keywords Studios plc)July 5, 2023 | nasdaq.comDeutsche Reiterates Keywords Studios (LSE:KWS) Hold RecommendationJuly 5, 2023 | nasdaq.comBarclays Reiterates Keywords Studios (LSE:KWS) Overweight RecommendationJune 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAre Keywords Studios plc's (LON:KWS) Fundamentals Good Enough to Warrant Buying Given The Stock's Recent Weakness?June 2, 2023 | fool.comKeywords Studios Plc (LSE: KWS)May 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKeywords Studios (LON:KWS) shareholders have earned a 9.4% CAGR over the last three yearsMay 15, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.comKeywords Studios chair Ross Graham passes away in sudden and unexpected circumstancesMay 11, 2023 | marketwatch.comKeywords Studios Buys Hardsuit for Up to $15 Mln to Boost Digital Entertainment OfferingMay 11, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.comKeywords Studios jumps as new acquisition sparks upgradeMay 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKeywords Studios plc (LON:KWS) Shares Could Be 29% Above Their Intrinsic Value EstimateMarch 15, 2023 | marketwatch.comKeywords Studios 2022 Revenue, Profit Rise Amid Sustained DemandMarch 15, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.comKeywords Studios hikes dividend 10% as good start continues to 2023March 14, 2023 | msn.comTCGplayer joins the game studios changing the industry by unionizingFebruary 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDo Keywords Studios' (LON:KWS) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?February 23, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.comVideo game industry faces 'challenging' year, but Keywords deserves premium rating - analystFebruary 3, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.comKeywords Studios is the ‘top pick’ in video games sector - brokerSee More Headlines Receive KWS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Keywords Studios and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address KWS Company Calendar Today10/02/2023Ex-Dividend for 10/27 Dividend10/05/2023Dividend Payable10/27/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Electronic Gaming & Multimedia Sub-IndustryN/A SectorCommunication Services Current SymbolLON:KWS CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.keywordsstudios.com Phone+353-1-9022730FaxN/AEmployees11,969Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 2,412.50 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 3,280 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 2,000 Forecasted Upside/Downside+60.5%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.36 Trailing P/E Ratio4,175.00 Forward P/E Ratio12.85 P/E Growth2.97Net Income£33.75 million Net Margins4.48% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity6.00% Return on Assets5.58% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio17.63 Current Ratio1.09 Quick Ratio1.70 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£753.10 million Price / Sales1.58 Cash FlowGBX 83.98 per share Price / Cash Flow17.90 Book ValueGBX 757 per share Price / Book1.99Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares79,240,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£1.19 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.04 Metaverse Stocks And Why You Can't Ignore ThemThinking about investing in Meta, Roblox, or Unity? Click the link to learn what streetwise investors need to know about the metaverse and public markets before making an investment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Bertrand J. F. X. Bodson (Age 48)CEO & Director Comp: $809kMr. Jon Hauck F.C.A. (Age 50)Group COO & Director Comp: $508.7kMr. Robert KingstonCFO & DirectorMr. Giles BlackhamDirector of IR & ESGAndrew KennedyGen. Counsel & Company Sec.Mr. Igor EfremovChief Commercial OfficerMichael WallenHead of Global Bus. Devel.Aisling HanleyHead of Internal AuditMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsTeam17 GroupLON:TM17Gamma CommunicationsLON:GAMAMoneysupermarket.com GroupLON:MONYBaltic Classifieds GroupLON:BCGYouGovLON:YOUView All CompetitorsInsidersBertrand BodsonBought 2,702 shares on 6/8/2023Total: £5.00 M ($1,850.00/share)Marion SearsBought 1,000 shares on 5/24/2023Total: £2.13 M ($2,133.00/share)Jon HauckSold 1,396 sharesTotal: £3.11 M ($2,230.00/share)Don RobertBought 110 shares on 5/5/2023Total: £247,940.00 ($2,254.00/share)Charlotta Ginman-JonesBought 700 shares on 3/30/2023Total: £2.02 M ($2,880.00/share)View All Insider Transactions KWS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Keywords Studios stock right now? 6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Keywords Studios in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" KWS shares. View KWS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Keywords Studios' stock price forecast for 2023? 6 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Keywords Studios' stock. Their KWS share price forecasts range from GBX 2,000 to GBX 3,280. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 2,412.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 60.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for KWS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have KWS shares performed in 2023? Keywords Studios' stock was trading at GBX 2,724 at the beginning of the year. Since then, KWS shares have decreased by 44.8% and is now trading at GBX 1,503. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How often does Keywords Studios pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Keywords Studios? Keywords Studios announced a dividend on Tuesday, September 12th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, October 5th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.85 per share on Friday, October 27th. This represents a yield of 0.06%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 5th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for KWS. Is Keywords Studios a good dividend stock? Keywords Studios (LON:KWS) pays an annual dividend of GBX 2 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.15%. The dividend payout ratio is 555.56%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for KWS. What other stocks do shareholders of Keywords Studios own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Keywords Studios investors own include Activision Blizzard (ATVI), Burford Capital (BUR), Plus500 (PLUS), Blue Prism Group (PRSM), SM Energy (SM), Synovus Financial (SNV), American Airlines Group (AAL), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Amedisys (AMED). What is Keywords Studios' stock symbol? Keywords Studios trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "KWS." How do I buy shares of Keywords Studios? Shares of KWS 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. What is Keywords Studios' stock price today? One share of KWS stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 1,503. How much money does Keywords Studios make? Keywords Studios (LON:KWS) has a market capitalization of £1.19 billion and generates £753.10 million in revenue each year. The company earns £33.75 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.36 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Keywords Studios have? The company employs 11,969 workers across the globe. How can I contact Keywords Studios? Keywords Studios' mailing address is South County Business Park, Whelan HSE, DUBLIN,, Ireland. The official website for the company is www.keywordsstudios.com. The company can be reached via phone at +353-1-9022730. This page (LON:KWS) was last updated on 10/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. 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