Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (BLPU)

Currency in GBP
660.00
+1.00(+0.15%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
660.00670.00
52 wk Range
435.50695.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
656.00 / 699.00
Prev. Close
659
Open
668
Day's Range
660-670
52 wk Range
435.5-695
Volume
1.58M
Average Volume (3m)
355.23K
1-Year Change
29.1585%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
786.00
Upside
+19.09%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
5 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 786.00
(+19.09% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Deutsche Bank
Buy7.60+15.15%7.00MaintainMay 28, 2026

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2027

  • Bloomsbury H1 revenue rose to £151.6M with adjusted profit at £16.8M; net cash surged to £22.8M from £2.4M year-over-year.
  • Board raised dividend 5%, extending 32-year growth streak; company targets record full-year profit for FY 2026/27.
  • Shares fell 5.7% to $633.47 despite strong results, as investors await H2 performance tied to key releases.
  • H2 outlook hinges on Sarah J. Maas novels and Harry Potter HBO tie-in launching Christmas; major supermarket orders secured.
  • Company reviewing consumer division assets for disposal; actively pursuing bolt-on M&A while expecting lower AI licensing income than FY 2026.
Last Updated: 2026-10-22, 04:40 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 22, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.17 / --
Revenue / Forecast
151.6M / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.25
Dividend Yield
2.49%
Industry Median 3.75%
Annualized payout
16.40
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+12.85%
Growth Streak

BLPU Income Statement

Compare BLPU to Peers and Sector

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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
26.7x17.6x4.9x
PEG Ratio
−2.63−0.040.01
Price/Book
2.5x1.7x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
1.7x1.1x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
19.1%32.9%31.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc publishes academic, educational, and general fiction and non-fiction books publishing for children, general reader, teachers, students, libraries, researchers, and professionals worldwide. It operates through Consumer and Academic & Professional segments. The company offers print books, ebooks, and audiobooks; licensing rights to third parties; and digital resources to academic, educational and professional settings. It also provides advertising and publishing services; and books for students and scholars of the arts, humanities, and social sciences. In addition, the company offers digital resources and databases for school libraries and higher education; and books and digital resources for professionals; educational content secondary schools; and professional development content for teachers and trainee teachers. Further, it offers pre-school and picture books, non-fiction, and fiction and graphic novels; audio books, games, and digital reference; and books for sport and wellbeing, science and nature, history, current affairs, creative arts and games, nautical, and military history. Bloomsbury Publishing Plc was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
40.57M50.18%267.35M
Other Institutional Investors
29.42M36.39%193.88M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
10.85M13.43%71.53M
Total
80.84M100.00%532.76M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Raymond James Wealth Management Limited6.15%4,970,21632,754
Aberdeen Group Plc5.77%4,664,53130,739

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FAQ

What Is the Bloomsbury Publishing (BLPU) Stock Price Today?

The Bloomsbury Publishing stock price today is 660.00 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Bloomsbury Publishing Trade On?

Bloomsbury Publishing is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Bloomsbury Publishing?

The stock symbol for Bloomsbury Publishing is "BLPU."

Does Bloomsbury Publishing Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Bloomsbury Publishing dividend yield is 2.5%%.

What Is the Bloomsbury Publishing Market Cap?

As of today, Bloomsbury Publishing market cap is 535.18M GBP.

What Is Bloomsbury Publishing's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Bloomsbury Publishing EPS (TTM) is 0.25.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is BLPU a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Bloomsbury Publishing Stock Split?

Bloomsbury Publishing has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Bloomsbury Publishing Have?

Bloomsbury Publishing has 1230 employees.

What is the current trading status of Bloomsbury Publishing (BLPU)?

As of Nov 09, 2026, Bloomsbury Publishing (BLPU) is trading at a price of 660.00 GBP, with a previous close of 659.00 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 660.00 GBP to 670.00 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 435.50 GBP to 695.00 GBP.

What Is Bloomsbury Publishing (BLPU) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Bloomsbury Publishing is 786.00 GBP, with a high estimate of 825 GBP and a low estimate of 750 GBP. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +19.09% Upside potential.
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