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LON:KWS

Keywords Studios (KWS) Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 1,940.36
-0.64 (-0.03%)
(As of 07:30 AM ET)
Compare
Today's Range
1,919
▼
2,020
50-Day Range
1,941
▼
2,808
52-Week Range
1,919
▼
3,056
Volume
62,379 shs
Average Volume
210,105 shs
Market Capitalization
£1.52 billion
P/E Ratio
3,804.63
Dividend Yield
0.10%
Price Target
GBX 3,343.33
ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlines

Keywords Studios MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.75 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
72.2% Upside
GBX 3,343.33 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.34mentions of Keywords Studios in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
£4.40 M Bought Last Quarter
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.

2.12 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

May 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Marion Sears Purchases 1,000 Shares of Keywords Studios plc (LON:KWS) Stock
May 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Keywords Studios (LON:KWS) Stock Price Crosses Below Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $2,712.98
May 31, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)
146 Pounds of Graphite Needed for Each EV
Graphite - not lithium - is the largest component of lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles. That's why 97 more graphite mines will be needed by 2035 just to keep up with battery demand for the $7 trillion EV market.
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 14, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Insider Selling: Keywords Studios plc (LON:KWS) Insider Sells 1,396 Shares of Stock
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 31, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)
146 Pounds of Graphite Needed for Each EV
Graphite - not lithium - is the largest component of lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles. That's why 97 more graphite mines will be needed by 2035 just to keep up with battery demand for the $7 trillion EV market.
May 9, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Keywords Studios plc (LON:KWS) Insider Don Robert Purchases 110 Shares
May 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Keywords Studios plc (LON:KWS) Shares Could Be 29% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
April 9, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Keywords Studios (LON:KWS) Share Price Passes Below 200-Day Moving Average of $2,671.01
April 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Keywords Studios (LON:KWS) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Shore Capital
April 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Charlotta Ginman-Jones Acquires 700 Shares of Keywords Studios plc (LON:KWS) Stock
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
February 3, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.com
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
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KWS Company Calendar

Today
5/31/2023
Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend
6/01/2023
Dividend Payable
6/30/2023
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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
+71.8%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.75
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
GBX 0.51
Trailing P/E Ratio
3,815.69
Forward P/E Ratio
25.76
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
2.21
Cash Flow
GBX 108.74 per share
Price / Cash Flow
17.90
Book Value
GBX 714 per share
Price / Book
2.73

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
78,590,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£1.53 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.97

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 12-month price objectives for Keywords Studios' shares. Their KWS share price forecasts range from GBX 3,280 to GBX 3,450. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 3,343.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 71.8% 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 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, KWS shares have decreased by 28.6% and is now trading at GBX 1,946.
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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 of this dividend is Thursday, June 1st. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.77. 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 0.11%. The dividend payout ratio is 392.16%. 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 1,946.

How much money does Keywords Studios make?

Keywords Studios (LON:KWS) has a market capitalization of £1.53 billion and generates £690.72 million in revenue each year. The company earns £47.41 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.51 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 5/31/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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