FUTURE

Future plc has appointed Investec Bank plc and Peel Hunt LLP with immediate effect as joint financial advisers and corporate brokers. The media company runs about 170 brands and generates revenues from advertising, e‑commerce affiliates, and subscriptions and magazine sales. Future also said it will publish a Pre-Close Trading Update on 30 September 2026. » Más en de.investing.com

Future announces a reduction of its full-year forecast by 15–20% and now expects an EBITDA margin of 25–27% for 2026 instead of the previously forecast 30%. An EBITDA margin of 24–25% is forecast for the first half of the year. The reason is a larger-than-expected shift of traffic generated via Google, which is weighing on margin-rich revenue sources such as programmatic advertising and e-commerce. Direct advertising revenue is expected to grow, but the company anticipates an organic revenue decline in the low single-digit percentage range for the second half of the year. » Más en de.investing.com

Future reported a 6% revenue decline for the full year to £739m, with an adjusted operating profit of £205m and an EBITDA margin of 30%. The company increased the dividend fivefold; net debt stands at £276m (leverage 1.3x). The share rose 6.28% after the results as investors viewed the strategic initiatives and operational efficiency positively. For 2026 Future targets moderate growth and a mid‑term revenue goal of 2–4%. » Más en de.investing.com