Reach PLC (RCH)

Currency in GBP
46.00
+0.15(+0.33%)
Closed·
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
44.5046.65
52 wk Range
40.1075.40
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
43.00 / 46.90
Prev. Close
45.85
Open
44.5
Day's Range
44.5-46.65
52 wk Range
40.1-75.4
Volume
2.81M
Average Volume (3m)
2M
1-Year Change
-34.0974%
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
92.67
Upside
+101.45%
Members' Sentiments
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Bullish
ProTips
Significant return over the last week

Reach PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
3 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 92.67
(+101.45% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Barclays
Hold0.46-0.57MaintainJul 23, 2026
Barclays
Hold0.57+23.91%0.64MaintainJul 13, 2026
Barclays
Hold0.64+39.13%0.61MaintainMar 10, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Buy1.75+280.43%1.82MaintainMar 04, 2026
Barclays
Hold0.61+32.61%0.68MaintainFeb 02, 2026

Reach PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • Reach plc H1 2026 adjusted operating profit fell 4% to GBP 43M despite 9% revenue decline to GBP 233M; shares plunged 22% to $0.61 on investor concerns.
  • Digital revenue dropped 11% amid 40% decline in on-platform page views; print revenue fell 8% but still represents 76% of total revenue at GBP 178M.
  • Operating costs cut 10%, exceeding 5-6% target; adjusted margin rose to 18.5%; strong cash conversion at 113% with net debt of GBP 48M (0.4x EBITDA).
  • Company targeting 75,000 subscribers by year-end from current 40,000; rolling out AI publishing platform and pursuing new AI licensing revenue streams.
  • Management expects H2 2026 to remain challenging with continued traffic pressure; full-year profit on track with expectations; margins to stay below 20% through 2027.
Last Updated: 22/07/2026, 10:00
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 22, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.11 / --
Revenue / Forecast
232.9M / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS -0.57%
Dividend Yield
12.87%
Industry Median 3.94%
Annualised payout
5.90
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
-3.39%
Growth Streak

RCH Income Statement

Compare RCH to Peers and Sector

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RCH
Peers
Sector
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P/E Ratio
−0.8x6.5x6.9x
PEG Ratio
0.000.000.01
Price/Book
0.3x1.5x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
0.3x0.4x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
133.4%18.9%29.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Reach plc operates as a commercial news publisher in the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, and internationally. The company offers newspapers and magazines through wholesalers under the Mirror, Express, Daily Star, Daily Record, Manchester Evening News, Liverpool Echo, Irish Star, OK! magazine, WalesOnline, MyLondon, Curiously, BirminghamLive, BelfastLive, and other brands. It is also involved in the circulation; digital classified print advertising; third-party printing contracts; contract publishing, syndication, and events; and digital display and transactional businesses. The company was formerly known as Trinity Mirror plc and changed its name to Reach plc in May 2018. Reach plc was incorporated in 1904 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. Reach plc operates as a subsidiary of Gannett Co., Inc.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
137.46M43.57%63.02M
Other Institutional Investors
183.14M56.43%83.97M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
320.6M100.00%146.99M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Aberforth Partners LLP17.95%56,651,18925,975
M&G Investment Management Limited13.68%43,178,48819,797

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FAQ

What Is the Reach (RCH) Stock Price Today?

The Reach stock price today is 46.00 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Reach Trade On?

Reach is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Reach?

The stock symbol for Reach is "RCH."

What Is the Reach Market Cap?

As of today, Reach market cap is 144.67M GBP.

What Is Reach's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Reach EPS (TTM) is -0.57.

When Is the Next Reach Earnings Date?

Reach will release its next earnings report on Jul 22, 2026.

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

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

How Many Times Has Reach Stock Split?

Reach has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Reach Have?

Reach has 3104 employees.

What is the current trading status of Reach (RCH)?

As of Jul 30, 2026, Reach (RCH) is trading at a price of 46.00 GBP, with a previous close of 45.85 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 44.50 GBP to 46.65 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 40.10 GBP to 75.40 GBP.

What Is Reach (RCH) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Reach is 92.67 GBP, with a high estimate of 125 GBP and a low estimate of 46 GBP. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +101.45% Upside potential.
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