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
Website
BMY Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£391M
15.56
£0.31
0.51
£0.15
3.11%
Price and volume
Market cap
£391M
Beta
0.51
52-week high
£7.52
52-week low
£4.64
Average daily volume
381K
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)
15.565
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.078
Price to book
1.82
Price to tangible book (TTM)
4.47
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
10.902
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
9.17%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.438
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.11%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
5.34%
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 record first-half sales and profits, driven by the popularity of 'romantasy' books by Sarah J. Maas and the continued success of JK Rowling's Harry Potter series. Pre-tax profits rose from £14 million to £22.1 million, with revenues increasing from £136.7 million to £179.8 million. (ft.com)
The company has diversified its portfolio by acquiring the academic list of US publisher Rowman & Littlefield, including the complete psychological works of Sigmund Freud, complementing its successful lineup featuring bestselling authors like JK Rowling and Sarah J. Maas. (ft.com)
Bloomsbury announced that its annual trading performance is expected to surpass market expectations due to strong demand for fiction and recently expanded academic books, with significant profit increases particularly from the popularity of Sarah J. Maas' 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' series. (reuters.com)
Bloomsbury's heavy reliance on a few superstar authors, such as Sarah J. Maas, poses risks, as the uncertainty about future publications adds to concerns, alongside challenges of stalling economic growth and normalization of book sales post-pandemic. (ft.com)
The company's earnings growth outlook lacks momentum, with analysts' consensus significantly revised downwards over the past twelve months. (marketscreener.com)
Bloomsbury's stock has slipped about 20% since October, although still up almost 30% since early 2024, indicating potential volatility and investor concerns. (ft.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Jul 2025.
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BMY Earnings Performance
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Upcoming events
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 £391M as of August 01, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Bloomsbury Publishing stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Bloomsbury Publishing (BMY) stock is 15.56 as of August 01, 2025.
Does Bloomsbury Publishing stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Bloomsbury Publishing (BMY) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of August 01, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.1488 and the yield is 3.11%. 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.