Clarkson/£CKN

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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
2,250
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Website
www.clarksons.com

Clarkson Metrics

BasicAdvanced
£1.6B
20.50
£2.50
0.70
£1.14
2.22%

What the Analysts think about Clarkson

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Clarkson stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Clarkson stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

Clarkson reported record first-half trading, with underlying profit before tax up 56% to £61.5m and revenue up 39% to £413.5m. Management now expects full-year performance to be materially ahead of market expectations and does not expect the usual second-half weighting. (Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Post)
The recovery is broadening beyond core broking: first-half operating profit rose to £11.7m in Financial from £4.5m and to £6.3m in Research from £5.1m. This gives Clarkson more ways to benefit from shipping activity than simply taking commissions on charters. (Financial Conduct Authority, Clarksons)
Clarksons Research provides a steadier earnings base, with recurring revenue representing 91% of sales and a client base of more than 3,500 maritime companies. Its 41.7% first-half operating margin suggests the data business can support profitability even when transaction markets are less favourable. (Shareprices.com, Financial Conduct Authority)
A meaningful part of the earnings surge came from exceptional volatility after the Strait of Hormuz disruption, which lifted freight rates, lengthened voyages and increased hedging activity. If routes normalise, the resulting fall in volatility and vessel scarcity could weaken broking and derivatives demand quickly. (Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Post)
Not every division is benefiting: Support operating profit fell to £2.6m from £2.9m as UK policy weighed on new oil and gas development, while delays affected offshore energy projects. Its Egyptian agency business also remains hurt by lower Suez Canal transits. (Shareprices.com, Joshua Thompson)
The shares jumped to an all-time high after the outlook upgrade and had already risen about 40% over the prior year. That leaves less room for disappointment if geopolitical disruption fades, while free cash resources fell to £154.6m from £206.2m a year earlier, partly because of acquisitions. (Financial Post, Financial Conduct Authority)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 19 Sept 2026.

Clarkson Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
Income statement
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
Net income
Profit margin

Clarkson Earnings Performance

Company profitability
Earnings per share
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
Expected
Surprise

Funds containing Clarkson

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Funds
Fund name
Fund size
£CKN weighting
iShares FTSE 250£MIDD
£661M0.44%
Vanguard FTSE 250£VMID
£1.6B0.43%
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap€DX2J
€3.2B0.12%
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap£XXSC
£2.8B0.12%
iShares MSCI World Small Cap$WSML
$9B0.02%
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