Should I buy or sell RWS stock right now?

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. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" RWS shares. View RWS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is RWS's stock price target for 2024?

4 analysts have issued 12-month target prices for RWS's stock. Their RWS share price targets range from GBX 260 to GBX 380. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 300 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 66.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for RWS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have RWS shares performed in 2024?

RWS's stock was trading at GBX 250.80 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, RWS stock has decreased by 28.2% and is now trading at GBX 180. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were RWS's earnings last quarter?

RWS Holdings plc (LON:RWS) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, December, 11th. The company reported $17.40 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $17.60 by $0.20. RWS had a negative net margin of 3.78% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.60%.

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

RWS declared a dividend on Thursday, December 12th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, January 25th will be given a dividend of GBX 9.80 per share on Friday, February 23rd. This represents a dividend yield of 3.96%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 25th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 2.40. The official announcement can be viewed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for RWS .

Is RWS a good dividend stock?

RWS (LON:RWS) pays an annual dividend of GBX 12 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.59%. RWS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Read our dividend analysis for RWS .

What other stocks do shareholders of RWS own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other RWS investors own include BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BCRX) , Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (RR) , Coca-Cola Amatil (CCLAY) , Dynavax Technologies (DVAX) , Enbridge (ENB) , IQE (IQEPF) , RPC Group (RPC) , Aldeyra Therapeutics (ALDX) , Ares Capital (ARCC) and ASOS (ASC) .

How do I buy shares of RWS?

Shares of RWS 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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RWS (RWS) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 180

-0.20 (-0.11%)

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Today's Range: 175.20
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183.80
50-Day Range: 180.20
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230.82
52-Week Range: 175.20
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298.80

Volume: 6.66 million shs
Average Volume: 1.32 million shs
Market Capitalization: £663.70 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 6.67%
Price Target: GBX 300

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RWS MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 66.7% Upside
GBX 300 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: -0.14
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
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.

2.30 out of 5 stars

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
RWS has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
RWS 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 RWS.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
RWS is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.59%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
RWS does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

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

1.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
RWS has a news sentiment score of -0.14. 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 0.40 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for RWS this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added RWS to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, RWS insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
24.86% of the stock of RWS is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
81.68% of the stock of RWS is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of RWS is -2,571.43, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of RWS is -2,571.43, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
RWS has a PEG Ratio of 1.43. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
RWS has a P/B Ratio of 0.69. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About RWS Stock (LON:RWS)

RWS Holdings plc provides technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property (IP) services. It operates through four segments: Language Services, Regulated Industries, IP Services, and Language and Content Technology. The Language Services segment provides localization services, which includes translation and adaptation of content across a variety of media and materials. The Regulated Industries segment offers translation and linguistic validation for customers that operates in regulated industries, such as life sciences, financial services, technical translations, and legal sectors. The IP Services segment provides patent translation and filing services, as well as a range of IP search services. The Language and Content Technology segment offers various translation technologies and content platforms. It serves automotive, energy, retail and ecommerce, legal, travel, leisure and hospitality, financial services, manufacturing, life sciences, high-tech software, chemical globalization services, media, aerospace and defense, managed care, telecom, and government sectors. The company primarily operates in the United Kingdom, the United States, Continental Europe, and internationally. RWS Holdings plc was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Chalfont St Peter, the United Kingdom.

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 12/11/2018
Ex-Dividend for 2/23 Dividend: 1/25/2024
Dividend Payable: 2/23/2024
Today: 4/19/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Specialty Business Services
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:RWS
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.rws.com
Phone: +44-1753-480200
Fax: N/A
Employees: 7,040
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 300
High Stock Price Target: GBX 380
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 260
Potential Upside/Downside: +68.0%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX (0.07)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: 13.50
P/E Growth: 1.43
Net Income: £-27,700,000.00
Net Margins: -3.78%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: -2.60%
Return on Assets: 3.72%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 8.72
Current Ratio: 1.59
Quick Ratio: 1.43

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £733.80 million
Price / Sales: 0.90
Cash Flow: GBX 11.17 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 15.99
Book Value: GBX 259 per share
Price / Book: 0.69

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 368,720,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £658.59 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.79

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Key Executives

Mr. Ian Ramsey Safwat El-Mokadem (Age 56)
Group CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $652k
Ms. Candida Jane Davies (Age 51)
CFO & Director
Comp: $434.28k
Ms. Jane Celia Hyde
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Mr. Christopher Lewey
Group Corporate Development Director
Mr. Jim McHugh
Chief People Officer
Mr. Jon Hart
President of Regulated Industries
Mr. Thomas Labarthe
President of Language & Content Technology
Ms. Maria Schnell
Chief Language Officer
Ms. Amanda Newton
President of Global Content Services
Ms. Vasagi Kothandapani
President of Enterprise Services

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RWS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell RWS stock right now?: 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. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" RWS shares.
View RWS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is RWS's stock price target for 2024?: 4 analysts have issued 12-month target prices for RWS's stock. Their RWS share price targets range from GBX 260 to GBX 380. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 300 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 66.7% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for RWS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have RWS shares performed in 2024?: RWS's stock was trading at GBX 250.80 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, RWS stock has decreased by 28.2% and is now trading at GBX 180.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were RWS's earnings last quarter?: RWS Holdings plc (LON:RWS) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, December, 11th. The company reported $17.40 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $17.60 by $0.20. RWS had a negative net margin of 3.78% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.60%.

How often does RWS pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for RWS?: RWS declared a dividend on Thursday, December 12th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, January 25th will be given a dividend of GBX 9.80 per share on Friday, February 23rd. This represents a dividend yield of 3.96%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 25th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 2.40. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for RWS.
Is RWS a good dividend stock?: RWS (LON:RWS) pays an annual dividend of GBX 12 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.59%. RWS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
Read our dividend analysis for RWS.
What other stocks do shareholders of RWS own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other RWS investors own include BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BCRX), Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (RR), Coca-Cola Amatil (CCLAY), Dynavax Technologies (DVAX), Enbridge (ENB), IQE (IQEPF), RPC Group (RPC), Aldeyra Therapeutics (ALDX), Ares Capital (ARCC) and ASOS (ASC).
How do I buy shares of RWS?: Shares of RWS 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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This page (LON:RWS) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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RWS (RWS) Share Price, News & Analysis

RWS 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

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About RWS Stock (LON:RWS)

RWS Stock Price History

RWS Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

RWS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™