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Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. (PPHC) Share Price & Analysis

PPHC Stock Chart & Stats

GBX 800.00GBX 45.00(5.96%)
At close: 3:16 PM GMT
700 p800 p900 p3 Aug17 Aug1 Sep14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
GBX 760.00 - GBX 770.00
52-Week Range
GBX 560.00 - GBX 1,150.00
Previous Close
GBX 745.00
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
1,602
Market Cap
GBP 233.38M
Enterprise Value
GBP 220.22M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
GBP 36.92M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
GBP 72.26M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
―
Beta
0.25
Next Earnings
Nov 09, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.25
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 24, 2026
Dividend Yield
3.53%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue Growth

Sustained revenue expansion indicates that PPHC is increasing the scale of its public affairs and government relations platform. Continued organic growth, alongside acquisition contribution, can broaden client reach and create a larger base from which operating efficiencies and recurring cash generation may develop.

Adjusted EBITDA Margins

Strong adjusted EBITDA margins provide evidence that the agency platform can convert revenue into substantial operating earnings before specified non-cash and corporate charges. Maintaining margins near the guided range would support reinvestment, acquisition capacity, and stronger underlying cash generation.

Acquisition-Led Expansion

The acquisitions expand PPHC’s capabilities and geographic coverage while management characterizes them as margin-accretive. A repeatable, capability-focused M&A strategy can strengthen the service offering, diversify the platform, and support growth beyond what existing agencies generate organically.

Bears Say

Persistent GAAP Losses

Recurring GAAP losses and deteriorating reported margins indicate that underlying profitability remains unstable despite positive adjusted EBITDA. This weak earnings base can constrain internally funded growth, reduce resilience if revenue slows, and make future performance dependent on cost control and charge normalization.

Cash Flow And Leverage

Lower first-half free cash flow, combined with operating cash flow covering less than half of debt, limits the pace at which PPHC can deleverage or fund acquisitions internally. Although management expects recovery, weaker conversion would reduce financial flexibility if working capital remains elevated.

Corporate Cost Pressure

Higher holding-company costs are absorbing more revenue and weakening consolidated margins even when operating segments remain comparatively stable. Public-company expenses and platform investment may be strategically necessary, but sustained cost inflation could delay the conversion of adjusted earnings into durable GAAP profitability.

Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. News

PPHC FAQ

What was Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. lowest share price was 560.00 p and its highest was 1150.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s market cap?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s market cap is £233.38M.
When is Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s next earnings report is estimated for Nov 09, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is in 6 days.
How were Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 10, 2026. The company reported 0.254 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.224 p by 0.03 p.
Is Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. pay dividends?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. pays a Semiannually dividend of 8.736 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.53%. See more information on Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. dividends here
What is Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.25.
How many shares outstanding does Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. have?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. has 30,216,534 shares outstanding.
What happened to Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. reported an EPS of 0.254 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.224 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.61%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.?
Hedge funds hold Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. is 70,136,017 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 351.7K shares last quarter.
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