Future /£FUTR
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About Future
Future plc, based in the United Kingdom and founded in 1985, is a global media company that focuses on creating and distributing specialized content. It operates in sectors such through media channels and platforms, catering to industries including technology, games, entertainment, and more. The company's strategy involves leveraging its diversified media portfolio to engage and build global communities around niche content interests.
- Ticker
- £FUTR
- Sector
- Communication
- Primary listing
- LSE
- Employees
- 2,991
- Headquarters
- Bath, United Kingdom
- Website
- www.futureplc.com
Future Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£262M
7.99
£0.37
1.33
£0.17
5.75%
Price and volume
Market cap
£262M
Beta
1.33
52-week high
£6.79
52-week low
£2.62
Average daily volume
534K
Dividend rate
£0.17
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.951
Quick ratio
0.84
Long term debt to equity
0.384
Total debt to equity
0.389
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
43.84%
Interest coverage (TTM)
3.83%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
188.1
Gross margin (TTM)
41.65%
Net profit margin (TTM)
5.14%
Operating margin (TTM)
17.12%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
32.03%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£240,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.47%
Return on equity (TTM)
3.47%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
7.987
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.407
Price to book
0.27
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-0.58
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
3.101
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
32.25%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.953
Dividend yield (TTM)
5.75%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-8.41%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-51.26%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-4.92%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
28.20%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-27.19%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
28.39%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
71.00%
What the Analysts think about Future
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Future stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Future stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Future said second-half trading was broadly as expected and expects FY26 results to meet market forecasts, suggesting performance has stabilised after earlier pressure. The outlook includes revenue of about £707m and adjusted EBITDA of £180m. (Future plc)
The shift towards direct advertising is showing traction: direct ad revenue grew 8% in the first half, while overall advertising yields rose 13%. Direct advertising is now twice the size of programmatic, giving Future a less traffic-sensitive route to monetise its brands. (Future plc)
Cash generation remains a strength: first-half adjusted free cash flow was £91.1m, equal to 109% of adjusted EBITDA. The board is directing cash towards debt reduction in FY27, which could strengthen the balance sheet if cash conversion holds. (Investegate, Future plc)
Future remains exposed to changes in search traffic: first-half website sessions fell 15%, and e-commerce affiliate revenue declined 24%. These pressures hit valuable digital revenue streams and could persist as search platforms change how they direct users to publishers. (Investegate)
Profitability has fallen sharply as revenue has weakened and the mix has shifted away from high-margin advertising and affiliate income. First-half adjusted EBITDA fell 24% and its margin dropped five percentage points to 24%, while full-year consensus EBITDA of £180m is below £223m in FY25. (Investegate, Interactive Investor)
Leverage has risen, with consensus forecasting 1.7 times net debt to EBITDA for FY26, and the board has paused the remaining buyback to prioritise debt reduction. That limits near-term buyback support and leaves less room for manoeuvre if earnings or cash generation disappoint. (Future plc)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 2 Oct 2026.
Future Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Future Earnings Performance
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Upcoming events
No upcoming events
Funds containing Future
AllUSDGBPEUR
Fund name | Fund size | £FUTR weighting |
|---|---|---|
iShares Digitalisation$DGTL | $793M | 0.02% |
iShares Digitalisation£DGIT | £585M | 0.02% |
Vanguard FTSE Global All-cap$VALU | $199M | 0.00% |
Vanguard FTSE Global All-cap€VGLA | €171M | 0.00% |
Vanguard FTSE Global All-cap£VALL | £147M | 0.00% |
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