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STEM Stock Chart & Stats
294.50 p
5.00 p(2.09%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
294.50 p
5.00 p(2.09%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range137.20 p - 324.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume413.12K
Average Volume (3M)421.16K
Market Cap
£357.07M
Enterprise Value215.19 p
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£42.98M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£49.01M
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.5
Beta1.03
Next Earnings
Jan 26, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.77%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.10
Shares Outstanding121,882,706
10 Day Avg. Volume391,023
30 Day Avg. Volume421,161
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.19
Price to Book (P/B)0.92
Price to Sales (P/S)0.17
P/FCF Ratio3.83
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£345.00Price Target Upside17.15% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.27B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationRobust free cash flow despite much lower reported earnings demonstrates useful cash conversion and supports financial resilience through the cycle. Positive operating cash flow in every year shown also gives SThree capacity to fund operations and meet obligations internally.
Recurring Contract Staffing ModelThe contract staffing model can provide recurring revenue while assignments remain active, giving SThree a more durable earnings base than permanent-only recruitment. Exposure to contractor headcount, bill rates and utilization also creates operating leverage when specialist hiring demand improves.
Manageable Balance SheetAlthough leverage has increased, debt remains at a manageable level relative to equity and the company retains a sizable equity base. This provides some financial flexibility to operate through weaker trading conditions and preserves capacity to support the business over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Recent Revenue ContractionRevenue deterioration across the latest periods indicates weaker client demand or activity across SThree’s specialist staffing markets. A sustained top-line decline can reduce recruiter productivity, limit operating leverage and make recovery dependent on a broader improvement in STEM hiring conditions.
Sharp Profitability CompressionThe simultaneous decline in gross and net margins shows that weaker trading is reducing both spread economics and bottom-line conversion. Lower profitability leaves less buffer against further demand pressure and could constrain reinvestment, returns and earnings recovery over the next several quarters.
Higher Leverage And Weaker ReturnsRising debt alongside a steep fall in return on equity reduces the balance sheet’s margin of safety compared with prior years. Weaker earnings make capital less productive, while higher leverage can limit financial flexibility if the staffing downturn persists or cash conversion deteriorates.
SThree plc News
STEM FAQ
What was SThree PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
SThree PLC lowest share price was 137.20 p and its highest was 324.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is SThree PLC’s market cap?
SThree PLC’s market cap is £357.07M.
When is SThree PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
SThree PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 26, 2027 which is in 129 days.
How were SThree PLC’s earnings last quarter?
SThree PLC released its earnings results on Jul 21, 2026. The company reported 0.02 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.015 p by 0.005 p.
Is SThree PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts SThree PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does SThree PLC pay dividends?
SThree PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 5.1 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.77%. See more information on SThree PLC dividends here
What is SThree PLC’s EPS estimate?
SThree PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does SThree PLC have?
SThree PLC has 121,882,706 shares outstanding.
What happened to SThree PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
SThree PLC reported an EPS of 0.02 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.015 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.465%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SThree PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:STEM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
SThree plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£345.00 (17.15% Upside)
£345.00 (17.15% Upside)
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
135.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.77%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
SThree PLC
SThree plc is a global recruitment consultancy that delivers specialized permanent and contract staffing services for a wide array of sectors, including technology, engineering, life sciences, and banking and finance. The company's service offerings are extensive, covering permanent placements, contract roles, project-based assignments, retained searches, and executive recruitment, complemented by support and mobility services. It operates under several distinct brands, including Computer Futures, Progressive, Huxley Associates, Real Staffing Group, Global Enterprise Partners, JP Gray, Madison Black, and Newington International. Established in 1986 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, SThree plc boasts a significant international footprint with operations spanning the UK, Germany, the US, the Netherlands, Japan, Dubai, Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and other global markets.
STEM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
345.00 p
▲(17.15% Upside)