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Driver Group plc (DIAL) Share Price & Analysis

DIAL Stock Chart & Stats

GBX 29.50GBX 0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:30 PM GMT
30 p32.5 p35 p3 Aug17 Aug1 Sep14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
GBX 30.10 - GBX 30.10
52-Week Range
GBX 15.00 - GBX 38.25
Previous Close
GBX 29.50
Volume
35.57K
Average Volume (3M)
30.47K
Market Cap
GBP 15.54M
Enterprise Value
GBP 9.96M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
GBP 3.85M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
GBP 1.63M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
15.9
Beta
-0.08
Next Earnings
Dec 16, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 17, 2026
Dividend Yield
5.08%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Conservative Balance Sheet

Very low leverage and a strong equity base give Driver Group financial resilience over the medium term. This reduces dependence on borrowing, limits interest-related pressure, and preserves flexibility to fund operations or pursue opportunities when project demand changes.

Improving Operating Margins

Improving gross, EBIT, and EBITDA margins indicate that recent operating efficiency and cost management gains are reaching beyond revenue growth. If maintained, stronger underlying margins can support better earnings conversion and provide greater resilience across project and service mixes.

Revenue Recovery

A return to positive revenue growth after previous declines suggests that demand for the group’s advisory and project-related services is recovering. Continued top-line stabilization would improve consultant utilization and create a broader base from which margin improvements can compound.

Bears Say

Sharp Free-cash-flow Decline

The substantial free-cash-flow decline is a material weakness because reported operating progress is not translating into equivalent cash generation. Persistently weaker cash output could restrict internally funded investment, reduce financial flexibility, and make returns to shareholders less secure.

Thin Net Profitability

A 1.59% net margin leaves limited room for adverse changes in project execution, costs, or demand before earnings are materially affected. Thin profitability also reduces the amount of revenue that becomes durable retained capital, constraining the group’s ability to absorb volatility.

Moderate Cash Conversion

Cash conversion is weaker than the accounting profit measure, with operating cash flow at 0.61 times net income and free cash flow at 0.29 times. This gap raises concern about the quality and repeatability of earnings-funded cash generation over the medium term.

Driver Group plc News

DIAL FAQ

What was Driver Group plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Driver Group plc lowest share price was 15.00 p and its highest was 38.25 p in the past 12 months.
What is Driver Group plc’s market cap?
Driver Group plc’s market cap is £15.54M.
When is Driver Group plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Driver Group plc’s earnings last quarter?
Driver Group plc released its earnings results on Apr 23, 2026. The company reported 0.013 p earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Driver Group plc overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Driver Group plc pay dividends?
Driver Group plc pays a Semiannually dividend of 0.75 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.08%. See more information on Driver Group plc dividends here
What is Driver Group plc’s EPS estimate?
Driver Group plc’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Driver Group plc have?
Driver Group plc has 52,805,393 shares outstanding.
What happened to Driver Group plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Driver Group plc reported an EPS of 0.013 p in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 19.147%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Driver Group plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:DIAL
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