HPI2 Stock Chart & Stats
€1.03
>-€0.01(-0.23%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€1.03
>-€0.01(-0.23%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€0.78 - €1.06
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)72.00
Market Cap
€415.98M
Enterprise Value€577.16M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€44.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€135.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.6
Beta0.33
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.11
Shares Outstanding521,864,900
10 Day Avg. Volume55
30 Day Avg. Volume72
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.07
Price to Book (P/B)1.07
Price to Sales (P/S)0.62
P/FCF Ratio7.67
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)€786.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving ProfitabilityRising EBIT margins and consistently positive net margins indicate that RCS has maintained meaningful earnings power despite operating in a challenged publishing market. This profitability provides capacity to fund content, digital platforms, and other strategic initiatives while supporting resilience over the next several quarters.
Lower Leverage And Healthy ReturnsThe substantial reduction in leverage strengthens RCS’s financial flexibility and reduces dependence on debt to support operations. Healthy returns on equity also show that the company is generating profits without excessive balance-sheet leverage, improving its ability to withstand pressure and allocate capital over time.
Positive Cash GenerationRCS has continued to convert earnings into positive operating and free cash flow across the reported period, supporting ongoing investment and financial commitments. Although conversion is uneven, the repeated generation of cash provides a durable foundation for operating the publishing portfolio and funding business needs.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue DeclineRepeated revenue contraction signals that RCS is facing persistent challenges in expanding its publishing business, rather than experiencing only a single weak reporting period. Continued top-line pressure can limit operating leverage, reduce reinvestment capacity, and make future margin improvement harder to sustain.
Volatile Free Cash FlowLarge year-to-year swings in free cash flow make RCS’s financial performance less predictable even though cash generation remained positive overall. Uneven conversion can complicate capital planning, reduce confidence in recurring cash earnings, and constrain the company’s ability to fund initiatives consistently.
Gross Margin PressureA sharp deterioration in gross margin suggests that the economics of RCS’s revenue base weakened in 2025 through pricing, content mix, or cost pressure. If this persists, it could offset the benefit of stronger EBIT margins and make profitability more dependent on continued efficiency actions.
RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. News
HPI2 FAQ
What was RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.’s price range in the past 12 months?
RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. lowest stock price was €0.78 and its highest was €1.06 in the past 12 months.
What is RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.’s market cap?
RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.’s market cap is €415.98M.
When is RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.’s upcoming earnings report date?
RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 18 days.
How were RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.’s earnings last quarter?
RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported €0.066 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. pay dividends?
RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. does not currently pay dividends.
What is RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.’s EPS estimate?
RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. have?
RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. has 521,864,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. reported an EPS of €0.066 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.329%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:HPI2
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Company Description
RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.
RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. functions as a prominent multimedia publishing enterprise with operations extending across Italy, Spain, and various international markets. The company maintains an extensive portfolio of newspapers, including well-known titles such as Corriere della Sera, La Gazzetta dello Sport, El Mundo, and Marca, alongside others like Corriere Salute, SOLFERINO, Buone Notizie, Dataroom, Expansión, L'Economia, La Lettura, ViviMilano, CI-Corriere Innovazione, and Gazzetta Selection. Beyond newspapers, RCS MediaGroup publishes a diverse array of magazines catering to interests such as women's lifestyle, interior design, men's fashion, travel, and more. Notable magazine brands include Oggi, AMICA, Abitare, Living, Style, TELVA, Io Donna, DOVE, Sportweek, MARCA MOTOR, 7, Insieme, Metrópoli, ACTUALIDAD ECONÓMICA, Fuera de Serie, Italian Style, Io e il mio Bambino, SFERA editore, Oggi Cucino, Style Piccoli, Quimamme, Yo Dona, Sano & Leggero, Bimbinfiera, and Oggi Enigmistica. Digitally, the company operates several websites, including MYBEAUTYBOX, corrierstore.it, doveclub.it, quimammeshop.it, gazzettastore.it, dirittierisposte.it, buonpertutti.corriere.it, and magic.gazzetta.it. Its media presence also encompasses television and radio channels such as Dove Lifestyle, Lei, Radio Marca, Caccia e Pesca, and Corriere TV. RCS MediaGroup also provides comprehensive print and digital advertising solutions through brands like RCS PUBBLICITA, m-dis, Imagine, CORREO FARMACÉUTICO, DIARIO MÉDICO, and Infanzia. Additionally, it offers mobile phone top-up services. The company actively organizes a wide range of events, from sports competitions and roadshows to guerrilla marketing, product sampling, trade marketing initiatives, and press conferences, often managed under its RCS Sport, SALA BUZZATI, and Last Lap divisions. Formerly known as Holding di Partecipazioni Industriali S.p.A., the company rebranded to RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. in 2003. Its headquarters are situated in Milan, Italy.
Technical Analysis
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