Merlin Entertainments plc operates visitor attraction places worldwide. The company operates midway attractions under the Madame Tussauds, The Eye Brand, SEA LIFE, The Dungeons, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, Seal Sanctuaries, Blackpool Tower, WILD LIFE, Australian Treetop Adventures, Hotham Alpine Resort, Falls Creek, Shreks Adventure London, and Little BIG City brands. It also operates LEGOLAND parks under the LEGOLAND Billund, LEGOLAND Windsor, LEGOLAND California, LEGOLAND Deutschland, LEGOLAND Florida, LEGOLAND Malaysia, LEGOLAND Dubai, and LEGOLAND Japan brands; and resort theme parks under the Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures, Gardaland, Heide Park, THORPE PARK Resort, and Warwick Castle brands. As of March 23, 2018, the company operated approximately 120 attractions, 15 hotels, and 6 holiday villages in 25 countries and across 4 continents. Merlin Entertainments plc was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Poole, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange LON
Industry Entertainment - Diversified
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorServices
SymbolLON:MERL
CUSIPN/A
Phone+44-1202-666900
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current RatioN/A
Quick RatioN/A
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E RatioN/A
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Price / SalesN/A
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book ValueN/A
Price / BookN/A
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net Margins18.15%
Return on Equity22.19%
Return on Assets9.09%
Miscellaneous
EmployeesN/A
Outstanding Shares1,020,000,000
Market Cap£3.67 billion
Merlin Entertainments (LON:MERL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merlin Entertainments' stock symbol?
Merlin Entertainments trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "MERL."
How often does Merlin Entertainments pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Merlin Entertainments?
Merlin Entertainments announced a dividend on Thursday, August 2nd. Investors of record on Thursday, August 16th will be given a dividend of GBX 2.50 per share on Monday, September 24th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.66%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 16th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. View Merlin Entertainments' Dividend History.
How were Merlin Entertainments' earnings last quarter?
Merlin Entertainments PLC (LON:MERL) posted its earnings results on Thursday, August, 2nd. The company reported $3.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $3.40 by $0.10. Merlin Entertainments had a return on equity of 22.19% and a net margin of 18.15%. View Merlin Entertainments' Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for MERL?
14 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Merlin Entertainments' stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 360 to GBX 515. On average, they expect Merlin Entertainments' stock price to reach GBX 431.64 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 11.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Merlin Entertainments.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Merlin Entertainments?
14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Merlin Entertainments in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Merlin Entertainments.
Who are some of Merlin Entertainments' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Merlin Entertainments include International Consolidated Airlns Grp (IAG), Canadian Tire (CTC), RTL Group S.A. (EPA) (RTL), Ashtead Group (AHT), Banco de Sabadell (SAB), Crown Resorts (CWN), Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG), Kingfisher (KGF), Whitbread (WTB), Burberry Group (BRBY), Bunzl (BNZL), NEXT (NXT), JCDecaux (DEC), ITV (ITV) and Finning International (FTT).
Who are Merlin Entertainments' key executives?
Merlin Entertainments' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Nicholas John Varney, Group CEO, Member of Exec. Board & Director (Age 55)
- Ms. Anne-Francoise Michele Nesmes Rankine, CFO & Exec. Director (Age 46)
- Mr. Mark Fisher, Chief Devel. Officer & Member of Exec. Board (Age 54)
- Mr. John Jakobsen, Chief New Openings Officer and Member of Exec. Board (Age 55)
- Mr. Nick Mackenzie BSc, Managing Director of Midway Attractions and Member of Exec. Board (Age 50)
Has Merlin Entertainments been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about MERL stock has been trending somewhat positive this week, Accern Sentiment reports. The research group ranks the sentiment of news coverage by monitoring more than 20 million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Merlin Entertainments earned a coverage optimism score of 0.18 on Accern's scale. They also gave news stories about the company an impact score of 46.57 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future. View Recent Headlines for Merlin Entertainments.
How do I buy shares of Merlin Entertainments?
Shares of MERL 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.
What is Merlin Entertainments' stock price today?
One share of MERL stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 387.80.
How big of a company is Merlin Entertainments?
Merlin Entertainments has a market capitalization of £3.67 billion.
How can I contact Merlin Entertainments?
Merlin Entertainments' mailing address is 3 Market Close, POOLE, BH15 1NQ, United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1202-666900.
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