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Clarkson (CKN) Share Price & Analysis

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CKN Stock Chart & Stats

GBX 4,866.00-GBX 122.00(-2.45%)
At close: 4:30 PM GMT
4.8K p5K p5.2K p5.4K pAug 10Aug 24Sep 7Sep 21Oct 5Oct 19Nov 2
Day’s Range
GBX 4,866.00 - GBX 5,010.00
52-Week Range
GBX 3,450.00 - GBX 5,485.00
Previous Close
GBX 4,988.00
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
55.59K
Market Cap
GBP 1.54B
Enterprise Value
GBP 1.02B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
GBP 339.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
GBP 59.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
19.4
Beta
0.76
Next Earnings
Mar 08, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 27, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.34%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Margin Sustainability

Exceptionally high gross margins and sustained mid-teens gross profitability reflect an asset-light broking and services model that earns fees rather than capital returns. That structural margin advantage supports durable cash conversion, reinvestment capacity and resilience through shipping cycle swings.

Conservative Balance Sheet

Very low leverage and materially stronger equity since 2020 provide financial flexibility to withstand cyclical downturns, fund selective acquisitions or product investment, and maintain client-facing capabilities. Low refinancing risk and capital headroom are lasting stability drivers.

Integrated, Diversified Business Model

A diversified revenue base—broking, advisory, research and financial services—creates multiple fee streams and cross-sell opportunities, reducing reliance on any single market. The brokerage network and subscription intelligence products confer client stickiness and recurring revenue elements over time.

Bears Say

Earnings Slowdown

Recent declines in revenue and a material drop in net income from 2024 to 2025 indicate a meaningful pullback in transactional activity. Because a large share of fees is tied to market volumes, this earnings erosion can persist across quarters and compress reinvestment or returns if markets remain muted.

Weakening Cash Generation

Operating cash flow and free cash flow have stepped down materially over recent years. Lower cash conversion reduces room to fund growth initiatives, pay dividends or buy back shares without drawing on liquidity, raising structural pressure on capital allocation during prolonged weaker markets.

Cyclicality / Market Exposure

Business depends on shipping cycles and transaction volumes, making revenue and profit outcomes volatile across multi-year cycles. This structural exposure limits predictability of earnings and cashflow and raises the risk that prolonged industry weakness will materially curtail fee income and client transaction flow.

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CKN FAQ

What was Clarkson’s price range in the past 12 months?
Clarkson lowest share price was 3450.00 p and its highest was 5485.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Clarkson’s market cap?
Clarkson’s market cap is £1.54B.
When is Clarkson’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Clarkson’s earnings last quarter?
Clarkson released its earnings results on Aug 03, 2026. The company reported 1.476 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 1.094 p by 0.382 p.
Is Clarkson overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Clarkson’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Clarkson pay dividends?
Clarkson pays a Semiannually dividend of 35 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.34%. See more information on Clarkson dividends here
What is Clarkson’s EPS estimate?
Clarkson’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Clarkson have?
Clarkson has 30,961,391 shares outstanding.
What happened to Clarkson’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Clarkson reported an EPS of 1.476 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 1.094 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.985%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Clarkson?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CKN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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