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LON:KWS

Keywords Studios (KWS) Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 1,535
+16.00 (+1.05%)
(As of 09/22/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
1,510
▼
1,548
50-Day Range
1,405
▼
1,806
52-Week Range
1,262
▼
3,056
Volume
116,880 shs
Average Volume
245,491 shs
Market Capitalization
£1.22 billion
P/E Ratio
4,263.89
Dividend Yield
0.13%
Price Target
GBX 2,412.50
ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlines

Keywords Studios MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
57.2% Upside
GBX 2,412.50 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.74mentions of Keywords Studios in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.86 out of 5 stars

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About Keywords Studios (LON:KWS) Stock

Keywords 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.

KWS Price History

KWS Stock News Headlines

September 21, 2023 | msn.com
2 FTSE growth stocks I’d put £1,000 in today
September 19, 2023 | msn.com
Down 44%, is the Keywords Studios share price a brilliant bargain?
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September 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Keywords Studios plc (LON:KWS) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by Brokerages
September 14, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Berenberg Bank Trims Keywords Studios (LON:KWS) Target Price to GBX 2,120
September 13, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.com
Another broker comes out swinging for Keywords Studios
September 12, 2023 | lse.co.uk
Keywords Studios Plc Share Chat
September 12, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.com
Keywords Studios undervalued by market, say analysts
September 24, 2023 | Chaikin Analytics (Ad)
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September 12, 2023 | marketwatch.com
Keywords Studios Warns of Potential Hit From US Entertainment Strikes
August 23, 2023 | msn.com
Dragon Age And Mass Effect Studio Lays Off 50 Devs, Claims Games Are Unaffected
July 10, 2023 | fool.co.uk
LSE:KWS (Keywords Studios plc)
July 5, 2023 | nasdaq.com
Deutsche Reiterates Keywords Studios (LSE:KWS) Hold Recommendation
July 5, 2023 | nasdaq.com
Barclays Reiterates Keywords Studios (LSE:KWS) Overweight Recommendation
June 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Are Keywords Studios plc's (LON:KWS) Fundamentals Good Enough to Warrant Buying Given The Stock's Recent Weakness?
June 2, 2023 | fool.com
Keywords Studios Plc (LSE: KWS)
May 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Keywords Studios (LON:KWS) shareholders have earned a 9.4% CAGR over the last three years
May 15, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.com
Keywords Studios chair Ross Graham passes away in sudden and unexpected circumstances
May 11, 2023 | marketwatch.com
Keywords Studios Buys Hardsuit for Up to $15 Mln to Boost Digital Entertainment Offering
May 11, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.com
Keywords Studios jumps as new acquisition sparks upgrade
May 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Keywords Studios plc (LON:KWS) Shares Could Be 29% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
March 15, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.com
Keywords Studios hikes dividend 10% as good start continues to 2023
March 15, 2023 | marketwatch.com
Keywords Studios 2022 Revenue, Profit Rise Amid Sustained Demand
March 14, 2023 | msn.com
TCGplayer joins the game studios changing the industry by unionizing
February 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Do Keywords Studios' (LON:KWS) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
February 23, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.com
Video game industry faces 'challenging' year, but Keywords deserves premium rating - analyst
February 3, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.com
Keywords Studios is the ‘top pick’ in video games sector - broker
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KWS Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend
6/01/2023
Dividend Payable
6/30/2023
Today
9/24/2023
Ex-Dividend for 10/27 Dividend
10/05/2023
Dividend Payable
10/27/2023
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
LON
Industry
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Communication Services
Current Symbol
LON:KWS
CUSIP
N/A
CIK
N/A
Web
www.keywordsstudios.com
Phone
+353-1-9022730
Fax
N/A
Employees
11,969
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
GBX 2,412.50
High Stock Price Forecast
GBX 3,280
Low Stock Price Forecast
GBX 2,000
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+57.2%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.67
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
GBX 0.36
Trailing P/E Ratio
4,263.89
Forward P/E Ratio
13.12
P/E Growth
2.97
Net Income
£33.75 million
Net Margins
4.48%
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
6.00%
Return on Assets
5.58%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
17.63
Current Ratio
1.09
Quick Ratio
1.70

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£753.10 million
Price / Sales
1.62
Cash Flow
GBX 85.77 per share
Price / Cash Flow
17.90
Book Value
GBX 757 per share
Price / Book
2.03

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
79,240,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£1.22 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.04
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Bertrand J. F. X. Bodson (Age 48)
    CEO & Director
    Comp: $809k
  • Mr. Jon Hauck F.C.A. (Age 50)
    Group COO & Director
    Comp: $508.7k
  • Mr. Robert Kingston
    CFO & Director
  • Mr. Giles Blackham
    Director of IR & ESG
  • Andrew Kennedy
    Gen. Counsel & Company Sec.
  • Mr. Igor Efremov
    Chief Commercial Officer
  • Michael Wallen
    Head of Global Bus. Devel.
  • Aisling Hanley
    Head of Internal Audit

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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.
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What is Keywords Studios' stock price forecast for 2023?

6 brokerages have issued 1-year target prices for Keywords Studios' stock. Their KWS share price forecasts range from GBX 2,000 to GBX 3,280. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 2,412.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 57.2% 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 start of the year. Since then, KWS shares have decreased by 43.6% and is now trading at GBX 1,535.
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How often does Keywords Studios pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Keywords Studios?

Keywords Studios declared a dividend on Tuesday, September 12th. Investors 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.
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What is Keywords Studios' stock price today?

One share of KWS stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 1,535.

How much money does Keywords Studios make?

Keywords Studios (LON:KWS) has a market capitalization of £1.22 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 9/24/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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