Franchise Brands PLC (FRAN)

Currency in GBP
148.50
+4.25(+2.95%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
145.00148.50
52 wk Range
106.00157.50
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
140.00 / 151.00
Prev. Close
144.25
Open
148
Day's Range
145-148
52 wk Range
106-157.5
Volume
211.9K
Average Volume (3m)
247.09K
1-Year Change
6.4516%
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Price Target
200.25
Upside
+34.85%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Net income is expected to grow this year

Franchise Brands PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 200.25
(+34.85% Upside)

Franchise Brands PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • H1 2026 system sales rose 6.7% led by Pirtek; EPS increased 9% YoY to 0.0476 on revenue of $75.6M, driven by cost control and operating leverage.
  • Net debt fell GBP 9.2M over 12 months; leverage improved to 1.5x from 1.8x while cash conversion reached 81%, strengthening balance sheet position.
  • Management expects H2 2026 sales growth to accelerate via self-help initiatives, not macro improvement; no economic tailwinds assumed through 2027.
  • CEO Molloy emphasized strategy to become focused B2B franchise group; progress made on divesting non-core assets, though no timeline provided.
  • Shares fell 1.32% to $149.5, trading near 52-week high; company maintained 10-year dividend growth streak despite cautious macro outlook.
Last Updated: 2026-08-03, 07:26 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 29, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.05 / --
Revenue / Forecast
75.6M / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.06%
Dividend Yield
1.75%
Industry Median 3.79%
Annualized payout
2.60
Paid annually
5-Years Growth
+13.18%
Growth Streak

FRAN Income Statement

Compare FRAN to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
FRAN
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
26.2x18.6x12.2x
PEG Ratio
0.660.150.03
Price/Book
1.3x2.2x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.9x0.8x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
32.0%35.9%25.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Franchise Brands plc, through its subsidiaries, engages in franchising and related activities in the United Kingdom, North America, and Europe. The company operates through six segments: Pirtek Europe, Water & Waste Services, Filta International, B2C, Azura, and Others. It offers on-site hydraulic hose replacement and related services under the Pirtek name; drainage solutions to commercial customers, including facilities management, construction, manufacturing, education, retail, insurance, water utilities, and public sectors under the Metro Rod name; emergency plumbing services under the Metro Plumb name; cooking oil filtration and fryer management services to commercial customers under the Filta name; and designs, installs, and services adoptable and non-adoptable pump stations under the Willow Pumps name. The company also offers mobile car paintwork repair specialist services comprising bumper scuffs, paintwork scratches, minor dents, and alloy wheel repairs under the ChipsAway name; and oven cleaning services consisting of cleaning of domestic oven brands and models that comprise electric and, range-style ovens, gas ovens, microwaves, hobs, extractor fans, and barbecues, as well as various removable components, which include racks and other removable parts under the Ovenclean name. In addition, it provides dog home boarding services under the Barking Mad name; and develops franchise management software system. The company was formerly known as FB Holdings plc and changed its name to Franchise Brands plc in July 2016. Franchise Brands plc was founded in 2008 and is based in Macclesfield, the United Kingdom.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
43.36M22.63%64.39M
Other Institutional Investors
102.05M53.27%151.54M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
46.17M24.10%68.57M
Total
191.58M100.00%284.5M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Slater Investments Limited14.90%28,541,69042,384
EFG Bank AG11.46%21,950,00032,596

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FAQ

What Is the Franchise Brands (FRAN) Stock Price Today?

The Franchise Brands stock price today is 148.50 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Franchise Brands Trade On?

Franchise Brands is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Franchise Brands?

The stock symbol for Franchise Brands is "FRAN."

Does Franchise Brands Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Franchise Brands dividend yield is 1.75%.

What Is the Franchise Brands Market Cap?

As of today, Franchise Brands market cap is 284.50M GBP.

What Is Franchise Brands's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Franchise Brands EPS (TTM) is 0.06.

When Is the Next Franchise Brands Earnings Date?

Franchise Brands will release its next earnings report on Jul 29, 2026.

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

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

How Many Times Has Franchise Brands Stock Split?

Franchise Brands has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Franchise Brands Have?

Franchise Brands has 600 employees.

What is the current trading status of Franchise Brands (FRAN)?

As of Aug 09, 2026, Franchise Brands (FRAN) is trading at a price of 148.50 GBP, with a previous close of 144.25 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 145.00 GBP to 148.00 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 106.00 GBP to 157.50 GBP.

What Is Franchise Brands (FRAN) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Franchise Brands is 200.25 GBP, with a high estimate of 250 GBP and a low estimate of 180 GBP. 7 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +34.85% Upside potential.
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