Spirent /£SPT
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About Spirent
Spirent Communications PLC, publicly traded as SPT on the London Stock Exchange, provides automated test and assurance solutions for networks, cybersecurity, and positioning. Founded in 1936, the company operates globally, offering innovative solutions to develop devices and equipment, network infrastructure, and services. Spirent's advanced testing tools and services ensure that networks and devices are not only secure but also achieve optimal performance and reliability.
Ticker
£SPT
Sector
Communication
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
1,490
Headquarters
Website
Spirent Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£1.2B
215.35
£0.01
0.50
£0.04
1.76%
Price and volume
Market cap
£1.2B
Beta
0.5
52-week high
£2.00
52-week low
£1.65
Average daily volume
5.2M
Dividend rate
£0.04
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.962
Quick ratio
1.727
Long term debt to equity
2.948
Total debt to equity
4.485
Interest coverage (TTM)
26.09%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
31.238
Gross margin (TTM)
72.55%
Net profit margin (TTM)
1.53%
Operating margin (TTM)
6.09%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
15.29%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£239,710
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
3.08%
Return on equity (TTM)
1.87%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
215.352
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.248
Price to book
2.91
Price to tangible book (TTM)
5.95
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
59.524
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
1.68%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.033
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.76%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
5.20%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-46.22%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-7.80%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
0.35%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-56.90%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-1.44%
What the Analysts think about Spirent
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Spirent stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Group revenue for H1 2025 rose 5% year-on-year to $208.1 million, showing resilience in the face of tough macroeconomic conditions (MarketScreener)
Spirent’s orderbook increased 9% to $310.1 million in H1 2025, offering strong visibility on future revenues (LSE RNS)
Keysight’s acquisition plan has received approval from the US DOJ and UK CMA and is expected to complete by 29 September 2025, triggering the agreed payout to shareholders (MarketScreener)
Spirent posted a net loss of $12.4 million in H1 2025, compared with a $6.7 million loss a year ago, highlighting ongoing unprofitability (MarketScreener)
The operating loss increased to $14.2 million in H1 2025, up 53% from $9.3 million in H1 2024, due to non-operating and acquisition-related expenses (LSE RNS)
Revenue from the Lifecycle Service Assurance division declined 2% year-on-year in H1 2025 to $83.7 million, showing weak telecom operator upgrade activity and ongoing price pressures (Investegate RNS)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Oct 2025.
Spirent Financial Performance
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Spirent Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Spirent stock?
Spirent (SPT) has a market cap of £1.2B as of October 14, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Spirent stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Spirent (SPT) stock is 215.35 as of October 14, 2025.
Does Spirent stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Spirent (SPT) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 14, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.035 and the yield is 1.76%. Spirent has a payout ratio of 0% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Spirent dividend payment date?
The next Spirent (SPT) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Spirent ?
Spirent (SPT) has a beta rating of 0.5. 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.