Should I buy or sell Keywords Studios stock right now?

5 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 3 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 target for 2024?

5 brokers have issued 12 month price objectives for Keywords Studios' shares. Their KWS share price targets range from GBX 2,000 to GBX 2,250. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 2,113.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 85.1% 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 2024?

Keywords Studios' stock was trading at GBX 1,662 at the start of the year. Since then, KWS stock has decreased by 31.3% and is now trading at GBX 1,141.73. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does Keywords Studios pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Keywords Studios?

Keywords Studios declared a dividend on Wednesday, March 13th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 23rd will be given a dividend of GBX 1.76 per share on Friday, June 28th. This represents a yield of 0.13%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 23rd. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.85. 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 3 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.21%. The dividend payout ratio is 1,428.57%. 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) .

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 .

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Keywords Studios (KWS) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 1,141.73

+1.73 (+0.15%)

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Today's Range: 1,107
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50-Day Range: 1,140
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1,744
52-Week Range: 1,101
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2,800

Volume: 246,408 shs
Average Volume: 273,015 shs
Market Capitalization: £900.82 million

P/E Ratio: 5,436.80
Dividend Yield: 0.26%
Price Target: GBX 2,113.33

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Keywords Studios MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.60 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 85.1% Upside
GBX 2,113.33 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£5.55 M Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

1.12 out of 5 stars

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Keywords Studios has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Keywords Studios has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for KWS.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Keywords Studios has a dividend yield of 0.21%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Keywords Studios does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Keywords Studios is 1,428.57%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for KWS.

0.6

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Keywords Studios has a news sentiment score of -0.99. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.45 average news sentiment score of Communication Services companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Keywords Studios this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Keywords Studios insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £55,454 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 5.58% of the stock of Keywords Studios is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
84.52% of the stock of Keywords Studios is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Keywords Studios is 5,436.80, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.33.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Keywords Studios is 5,436.80, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Communication Services sector average P/E ratio of about 477.18.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Keywords 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 Ratio
Keywords Studios has a P/B Ratio of 1.50. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Keywords Studios Stock (LON:KWS)

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 Stock Price History

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KWS Stock News Headlines

April 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Keywords Studios (LON:KWS) Hits New 12-Month Low at $1,101.00

April 8, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Keywords Studios (LON:KWS) Hits New 52-Week Low at $1,151.00

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April 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Keywords Studios (LON:KWS) sheds UK£108m, company earnings and investor returns have been trending downwards for past three years

March 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Earnings Miss: Keywords Studios plc Missed EPS By 53% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts

March 15, 2024 | msn.com

Nearing 52-week lows, this growth stock could be the bargain of the year!

March 13, 2024 | proactiveinvestors.com

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February 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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Keywords Studios is undervalued in light of industry trends - analyst

January 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Slowing Rates Of Return At Keywords Studios (LON:KWS) Leave Little Room For Excitement

December 18, 2023 | msn.com

SoftBank-backed metaverse firm Improbable sells a key gaming venture for $97 million

December 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Investors Appear Satisfied With Keywords Studios plc's (LON:KWS) Prospects

November 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Declining Stock and Decent Financials: Is The Market Wrong About Keywords Studios plc (LON:KWS)?

November 10, 2023 | morningstar.com

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November 8, 2023 | msn.com

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October 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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October 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

What Is Keywords Studios plc's (LON:KWS) Share Price Doing?

September 21, 2023 | msn.com

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September 19, 2023 | msn.com

Down 44%, is the Keywords Studios share price a brilliant bargain?

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 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

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Deutsche Reiterates Keywords Studios (LSE:KWS) Hold Recommendation

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Communication Services
Industry: Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:KWS
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.keywordsstudios.com
Phone: +353-1-9022730
Fax: N/A
Employees: 12,340
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 2,113.33
High Stock Price Target: GBX 2,250
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 2,000
Potential Upside/Downside: +85.1%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.60
Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.21
Trailing P/E Ratio: 5,436.80
Forward P/E Ratio: 10.97
P/E Growth: 2.97
Net Income: £19.95 million
Net Margins: 2.56%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 3.45%
Return on Assets: 5.13%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 29.10
Current Ratio: 1.13
Quick Ratio: 1.70

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £780.44 million
Price / Sales: 1.15
Cash Flow: GBX 63.80 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 17.90
Book Value: GBX 759 per share
Price / Book: 1.50

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 78,900,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £900.82 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.92

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Key Executives

Mr. Bertrand J. F. X. Bodson (Age 49)
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
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Mr. Tony Grigg
Chief Marketing Officer & Managing Director of Engage
Mr. Joe Binnion
Chief People & Culture Officer
Mr. Igor Efremov
Chief Commercial Officer
Mr. Michael Wallen
Chief Commercial Officer
Mr. Jamie Campbell
Global Head of Innovation

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Insiders

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KWS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Keywords Studios stock right now?: 5 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 3 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 target for 2024?: 5 brokers have issued 12 month price objectives for Keywords Studios' shares. Their KWS share price targets range from GBX 2,000 to GBX 2,250. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 2,113.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 85.1% 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 2024?: Keywords Studios' stock was trading at GBX 1,662 at the start of the year. Since then, KWS stock has decreased by 31.3% and is now trading at GBX 1,141.73.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does Keywords Studios pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Keywords Studios?: Keywords Studios declared a dividend on Wednesday, March 13th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 23rd will be given a dividend of GBX 1.76 per share on Friday, June 28th. This represents a yield of 0.13%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 23rd. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.85. 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 3 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.21%. The dividend payout ratio is 1,428.57%. 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).
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.

This page (LON:KWS) was last updated on 4/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Keywords Studios (KWS) Share Price, News & Analysis

Keywords Studios MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Keywords Studios Stock (LON:KWS)

KWS Stock Price History

KWS Stock News Headlines

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

KWS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™