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LON:KWS

Keywords Studios - KWS Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 2,776
+70.00 (+2.59%)
(As of 03/23/2023 09:36 PM ET)
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Today's Range
2,700
▼
2,784
50-Day Range
2,518
▼
2,986.58
52-Week Range
2,080
▼
3,056
Volume
195,673 shs
Average Volume
161,342 shs
Market Capitalization
£2.17 billion
P/E Ratio
5,338.46
Dividend Yield
0.07%
Price Target
GBX 3,343.33

Keywords Studios MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.75 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
20.4% Upside
GBX 3,343.33 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.33mentions 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.

1.40 out of 5 stars

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About Keywords Studios (LON:KWS) Stock

Keywords Studios plc provides integrated outsourced creative and technical services to the video game industry. 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 services; and audio/voice-over services, including 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 offers 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 consisting of testing the linguistic correctness and cultural acceptability of computer games. Further, it provides functional testing services related to quality assurance services provided to game producers to ensure game functions. Additionally, the company provides player support services related to the live operations support, such as community management, player support, and associated services to producers of games, as well as software engineering services for developing video games. It serves game developers and publishers. The company operates in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, Russia, Japan, Poland, China, India, Ireland, the Philippines, Spain, France, Singapore, Australia, and internationally. Keywords Studios plc was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

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KWS Stock News Headlines

March 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Shore Capital Reaffirms Hold Rating for Keywords Studios (LON:KWS)
March 17, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Keywords Studios plc (KWS) to Issue Dividend of GBX 1.60 on June 30th
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March 15, 2023 | marketwatch.com
Keywords Studios 2022 Revenue, Profit Rise Amid Sustained Demand
March 15, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.com
Keywords Studios hikes dividend 10% as good start continues to 2023
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
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Keywords Studios is the ‘top pick’ in video games sector - broker
January 25, 2023 | fool.co.uk
A cheap AIM stock that I hope to never sell!
January 25, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.com
Keywords Studios hikes guidance for 2022, confidence of continued momentum in 2023
December 5, 2022 | proactiveinvestors.com
Keywords Studios plc acquires San Francisco-based software-as-a-service company Helpshift for US$75mln
December 5, 2022 | proactiveinvestors.com
Keywords Studios acquires San Francisco-based software-as-a-service company Helpshift for US$75mln
November 22, 2022 | proactiveinvestors.com
Keyword Studios gets target price hike from Liberum following recent update
October 26, 2022 | proactiveinvestors.com
Keywords Studios plans to reappoint Jon Hauck as its chief operating officer
September 21, 2022 | proactiveinvestors.com
Keywords Studios snaps up Canada-based developer Smoking Gun Interactive
September 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Does Keywords Studios (LON:KWS) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
September 21, 2022 | marketwatch.com
Keywords Studios 1H Pretax Profit Rose Amid Strong Demand Levels for Content
September 17, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com
Keywords Studios PLC (KWS.L)
August 3, 2022 | proactiveinvestors.com
Keywords Studios expects to be 'comfortably' ahead of forecasts for 2022, announces Aussie deal
June 28, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com
What lies in store for the Keywords Studios share price?
June 13, 2022 | proactiveinvestors.com
Keywords Studios chief Bodson expects “much more” in game development after Age of Empires deal
June 9, 2022 | proactiveinvestors.com
Keywords snaps up Age of Empires game developer for US$32.5mln
June 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
How Much Of Keywords Studios plc (LON:KWS) Do Institutions Own?
June 8, 2022 | msn.com
BioWare QA team unanimously votes to form a union
June 8, 2022 | marketwatch.com
Keywords Studios Confident in FY View After Strong Start to the Year
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
LON
Industry
Business Services
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Business Services
Current Symbol
LON:KWS
CUSIP
N/A
CIK
N/A
Web
www.keywordsstudios.com
Phone
+353-1-9022730
Fax
N/A
Employees
9,000
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
GBX 3,343.33
High Stock Price Forecast
GBX 3,450
Low Stock Price Forecast
GBX 3,280
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+20.4%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.75
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
GBX 0.52
Trailing P/E Ratio
5,338.46
Forward P/E Ratio
31.17
P/E Growth
2.97
Net Income
£47.41 million
Net Margins
6.86%
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
9.21%
Return on Assets
6.67%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
7.64
Current Ratio
1.22
Quick Ratio
1.70

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£690.72 million
Price / Sales
3.14
Cash Flow
GBX 155.12 per share
Price / Cash Flow
17.90
Book Value
GBX 714 per share
Price / Book
3.89

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
78,230,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£2.17 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.01

Key Executives

  • Mr. Bertrand J. F. X. Bodson (Age 47)
    CEO & Director
    Comp: $617.5k
  • Mr. Jon Hauck F.C.A. (Age 49)
    Interim COO, CFO & Director
    Comp: $455.6k
  • Mr. Joseph Quinn
    Investor Relations Mang.
  • Mr. Igor Efremov
    Chief Commercial Officer
  • Michael Wallen
    Head of Global Bus. Devel.
  • Aisling Hanley
    Head of Internal Audit
  • Mr. Nicolas Liorzou
    Regional Managing Director – Americas
  • Ms. Viktoria Krasteva
    Regional Director of Fin. Americas
  • Mr. Mathieu Lachance
    Testing Service Line Director
  • Fabio Minazzi
    Localization Service Line Director

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KWS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Keywords Studios stock right now?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Keywords Studios in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" KWS shares.
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What is Keywords Studios' stock price forecast for 2023?

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Keywords Studios' stock. Their KWS share price forecasts range from GBX 3,280 to GBX 3,450. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 3,343.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 20.4% 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 increased by 1.9% and is now trading at GBX 2,776.
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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 Wednesday, March 15th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 1st will be paid a dividend of GBX 1.60 per share on Friday, June 30th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.06%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 1st. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.77. The official announcement can be seen 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 0.09%. The dividend payout ratio is 384.62%. 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 2,776.

How much money does Keywords Studios make?

Keywords Studios (LON:KWS) has a market capitalization of £2.17 billion and generates £690.72 million in revenue each year. The company earns £47.41 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.52 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Keywords Studios have?

The company employs 9,000 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 3/24/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff