Bloomsbury Publishing /£BMY
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About Bloomsbury Publishing
Founded in 1986, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc operates in the publishing sector, offering a diverse array of academic, educational, and general fiction and non-fiction books targeted at children, general readers, teachers, students, researchers, libraries, and professionals worldwide. The company is publicly traded and operates through several segments including Children's Trade, Adult ## Trade, Academic & Professional, and Special Interest. Bloomsbury Publishing is known for its significant role in launching the globally successful Harry Potter series and has since continued to expand its publishing portfolio and digital presence aggressively.
Ticker
£BMY
Sector
Communication Services
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Media
Headquarters
Employees
1,214
ISIN
GB0033147751
Website
BMY Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£415M
16.61
£0.31
0.51
£0.15
2.92%
Price and volume
Market cap
£415M
Beta
0.51
52-week high
£7.52
52-week low
£4.87
Average daily volume
460K
Dividend rate
£0.15
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.614
Quick ratio
0.988
Long term debt to equity
14.385
Total debt to equity
15.084
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
48.03%
Interest coverage (TTM)
16.48%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
43.3
Gross margin (TTM)
56.48%
Net profit margin (TTM)
7.04%
Operating margin (TTM)
9.58%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
21.85%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£300,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.71%
Return on equity (TTM)
12.17%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
16.607
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.15
Price to book
1.93
Price to tangible book (TTM)
5.37
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
11.631
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
8.60%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
43.85%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.92%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
5.36%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-21.48%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
16.20%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
12.50%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
14.74%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
10.29%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
12.84%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
10.07%
What the Analysts think about BMY
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Bloomsbury Publishing stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Bloomsbury Publishing reported a 32% increase in first-half revenue, driven by strong consumer sales, particularly a 102% sales boost for Sarah J. Maas' books. (proactiveinvestors.com)
The company has expanded into academic books and digital resources, aiming to extend their reach to universities and academic institutions worldwide. (reuters.com)
Deutsche Bank raised its target price for Bloomsbury Publishing shares from 753p to 852p, reflecting a stronger-than-expected performance in the first half of the fiscal year. (proactiveinvestors.com)
Bloomsbury's non-consumer division showed only modest growth of 3%, indicating potential challenges in diversifying revenue streams. (proactiveinvestors.com)
The company reported a 12-month low in share price, trading as low as GBX 505, which may reflect investor concerns. (marketbeat.com)
Bloomsbury's Chair, Richard Lambert, announced his retirement, leading to an 8.3% drop in share price, which could indicate potential instability in leadership. (reuters.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 5 Jun 2025.
BMY Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
BMY Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Capital at risk
Upcoming events
Jul24
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Dividend·Ex-dividend
Aug22
Bloomsbury Publishing
Dividend·Payment
£0.1154Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Bloomsbury Publishing stock?
Bloomsbury Publishing (BMY) has a market cap of £415M as of June 20, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Bloomsbury Publishing stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Bloomsbury Publishing (BMY) stock is 16.61 as of June 20, 2025.
Does Bloomsbury Publishing stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Bloomsbury Publishing (BMY) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 20, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.1488 and the yield is 2.92%. Bloomsbury Publishing has a payout ratio of 48.03% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Bloomsbury Publishing dividend payment date?
The next Bloomsbury Publishing (BMY) dividend payment is scheduled for August 22, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Bloomsbury Publishing ?
Bloomsbury Publishing (BMY) has a beta rating of 0.51. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.