Johnson Service Group Plc (JSG)

Currency in GBP
136.00
-1.00(-0.73%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
133.70138.70
52 wk Range
123.80172.10
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
128.00 / 137.20
Prev. Close
137
Open
133.7
Day's Range
133.7-138.7
52 wk Range
123.8-172.1
Volume
1.73M
Average Volume (3m)
1.7M
1-Year Change
-8.3558%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
185.29
Upside
+36.24%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years
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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 185.29
(+36.24% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
RBC Capital
Hold1.45+6.62%1.50MaintainSep 09, 2026
Berenberg
Buy2.00+47.06%2.05MaintainSep 09, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Buy2.10+54.41%2.15MaintainJul 10, 2026

Johnson Service Group Plc Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • H1 2026 revenue rose 0.2% to £258M, missing £262M forecast by 1.53%; adjusted operating profit up 3.8% to £29.8M with margins improving 50bps to 11.6%
  • EPS climbed 8.7% to 5 pence; interim dividend increased 12.5% to 1.8p per share; over half of £55M buyback program completed by August
  • Workwear division outperformed with 2.6% organic growth and 94% retention rate, while HORECA declined 2% organically amid cautious customer demand
  • Management reaffirmed guidance for at least 14% adjusted operating margin in 2026; expects HORECA weakness to persist with Workwear remaining stable
  • Shares rose 1.08% to $134.64, trading 21.8% below 52-week high; company maintains leverage at 1.1x while pursuing accretive UK/Ireland acquisitions
Last Updated: 2026-09-09, 10:18 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Sep 08, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.05 / --
Revenue / Forecast
258M / 262M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.10%
Dividend Yield
3.65%
Industry Median 2.24%
Annualized payout
5.00
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+48.48%
Growth Streak

JSG Income Statement

Compare JSG to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
JSG
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
13.4x18.6x11.7x
PEG Ratio
1.330.020.03
Price/Book
1.9x2.0x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.9x0.7x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
35.2%25.6%29.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Johnson Service Group PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides textile rental and related services in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company provides workwear and protective wear rental; and workplace hygiene services under the Johnsons Workwear brands, as well as provides laundry services. It offers linen services through the Johnsons Hotel Linen; Johnsons Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Linen by Stalbridge; Johnsons Restaurant & Catering Linen by London Linen; Regency and Empire; Johnsons Belfast; and Celtic Linen brand names. The company engages in property holding activities. Johnson Service Group PLC was incorporated in 1953 and is headquartered in Preston Brook, the United Kingdom.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
190.79M52.17%261.38M
Other Institutional Investors
146.48M40.06%200.68M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
28.40M7.77%38.91M
Total
365.67M100.00%500.97M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Tweedy, Browne Company LLC11.55%42,240,88657,870
Fidelity International Ltd9.86%36,039,41749,374

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FAQ

What Is the Johnson Service (JSG) Stock Price Today?

The Johnson Service stock price today is 136.00 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Johnson Service Trade On?

Johnson Service is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Johnson Service?

The stock symbol for Johnson Service is "JSG."

Does Johnson Service Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Johnson Service dividend yield is 3.65%.

What Is the Johnson Service Market Cap?

As of today, Johnson Service market cap is 500.97M GBP.

What Is Johnson Service's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Johnson Service EPS (TTM) is 0.10.

When Is the Next Johnson Service Earnings Date?

Johnson Service will release its next earnings report on Sep 08, 2026.

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

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

How Many Times Has Johnson Service Stock Split?

Johnson Service has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Johnson Service Have?

Johnson Service has 6696 employees.

What is the current trading status of Johnson Service (JSG)?

As of Sep 28, 2026, Johnson Service (JSG) is trading at a price of 136.00 GBP, with a previous close of 137.00 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 133.70 GBP to 138.70 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 123.80 GBP to 172.10 GBP.

What Is Johnson Service (JSG) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Johnson Service is 185.29 GBP, with a high estimate of 210 GBP and a low estimate of 145 GBP. 6 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +36.24% Upside potential.
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