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About Clarkson

Clarkson PLC operates in the integrated shipping services, structured into four business divisions: Broking, Financial, Support, and Research. Founded as a maritime shipping firm in 1852, the company's broad spectrum of services includes shipbroking, investment banking, financial arrangements, and market intelligence. Based and listed in the United Kingdom, Clarkson PLC serves a diverse clientele, from ship owners to financial institutions, providing comprehensive solutions tailored to maritime and shipping industries.

Ticker

£CKN

Sector

Mobility

Primary listing

LSE

Employees

2,100

Clarkson Metrics

BasicAdvanced
£1.1B
14.75
£2.44
1.16
£1.10
3.06%

What the Analysts think about Clarkson

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Clarkson stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

Record FY 2024 underlying profit before taxation of £115.3 million (up 6% year-on-year) on revenue of £661.4 million (up 3.4%) demonstrates operational resilience amid market disruption (Investing.com).
Full-year dividend increased 7% to 109p, marking the 22nd consecutive annual payout rise and reflecting strong free cash generation and shareholder commitment (Investing.com).
Strong balance sheet with free cash resources of £216.3 million and a forward order book of US$231 million for 2025 provides financial flexibility and visibility on near-term revenues (Investing.com).
2025 profit guidance cut by management to a range of £85 million–£95 million from £115.3 million in 2024 highlights a material expected decline in profitability as trade tensions and currency headwinds intensify (The Standard).
Half-year 2025 sales fell 4% to £297.8 million (H1 2024: £310.1 million), while net income declined by 25% to £28.5 million, with EPS down to 93p, underlining a pronounced slowdown in growth momentum (MarketScreener).
Shares have hit 52-week lows following analyst downgrades amid weakening freight rates and geopolitical uncertainty, with Canaccord cutting its price target to GBX 4,000 and Berenberg to GBX 4,800 (MarketBeat).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Oct 2025.

Clarkson Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
$37B
-39.75%
Net income
$45B
107.52%
Profit margin
37.65%
6.78%

Clarkson Earnings Performance

Company profitability
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
$3.69
$2.85
$2.45
$2.42
-
Expected
$3.55
$2.61
$2.05
$2.31
$3.94
Surprise
3.94%
9.20%
19.51%
4.63%
-
Data displayed above is indicative only and its accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Actual execution price may vary. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Your return may be affected by currency fluctuations and applicable fees and charges. Capital at risk.
Market data provided by CBOE Europe and Deutsche Börse.

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