RWS Holdings plc engages in the translation, intellectual property (IP) support, life sciences language, and localization businesses. The company operates through four segments: Patent Translation & Filing, Patent Information, Life Sciences, and Language Solutions. The Patent Translation & Filing segment undertakes patent translation and filing services of patent activities, as well as IP translations for litigation and information purposes, including prior-art documents, office actions, opposition proceedings and correspondence, and written opinions of international searching authorities. The Patent Information segment provides solutions to assist strategic decision-making across the intellectual property (IP) lifecycle. The Life Sciences segment offers a full suite of language services, including language solutions for clinical trial management; linguistic validation of clinical outcomes assessments; and regulatory affairs expertise, medical device documentation, and marketing and communications services, as well as e-learning and training programs for the life sciences industry. The Language Solutions segment provides translation and interpreting services in various sectors, such as automotive, chemical, defense, energy, engineering, finance, insurance, legal, and manufacturing sectors. This segment also offers terminology and professional services. It primarily operates in the United Kingdom, the United States, Continental Europe, Asia, and Australia. RWS Holdings plc was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Chalfont St Peter, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Business Services
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorIndustrials
Phone+44-1753-480200
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Employees2,459
OptionableNot Optionable
RWS (LON:RWS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is RWS's stock symbol?
RWS trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "RWS."
How often does RWS pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for RWS?
RWS announced a dividend on Tuesday, December 11th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 24th will be paid a dividend of GBX 6 per share on Friday, February 22nd. This represents a dividend yield of 1.22%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 24th. This is a positive change from RWS's previous dividend of $1.50. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. View RWS's Dividend History.
How were RWS's earnings last quarter?
RWS Holdings plc (LON:RWS) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, December, 11th. The company reported $17.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $17.60 by $0.20. View RWS's Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for RWS?
4 brokerages have issued 12-month target prices for RWS's shares. Their predictions range from GBX 459 to GBX 560. On average, they anticipate RWS's stock price to reach GBX 514.75 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 11.8% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for RWS.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for RWS?
4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for RWS in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for RWS.
Has RWS been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about RWS stock have trended neutral on Saturday, InfoTrie reports. The research firm identifies negative and positive media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. RWS earned a news sentiment score of 0.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news stories about the company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future.
Who are some of RWS's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to RWS include Affinion Group (AFGR), Andrews Sykes Group (ASY), AssetCo (ASTO), BCA Marketplace (BCA), Begbies Traynor Group (BEG), Belvoir Lettings (BLV), Bilby (BILB), Billing Services Group (BILL), Booking (PCLN), Braemar Shipping Services (BMS), Calian Group (CLNFF), Cannagrow (CGRW), Capita (CPI), Castleton Technology (CTP) and CEPS (CEPS).
Who are RWS's key executives?
RWS's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Andrew Stephen Brode, Exec. Chairman (Age 79)
- Mr. Richard J. Thompson, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 57)
- Mr. Desmond Glass, CFO, Company Sec. & Director (Age 50)
- Mr. Joe Lugo, Interim MD of Life Sciences & COO
- Mr. Charles Sitch, Managing Director of Patent Translation & Filing
How do I buy shares of RWS?
Shares of RWS 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 RWS's stock price today?
One share of RWS stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 460.50.
What is RWS's official website?
How can I contact RWS?
RWS's mailing address is Europa House Chiltern Park, Chiltern Hill, GERRARDS CROSS, SL9 9FG, United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1753-480200.
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