Should I buy or sell International Distributions Services stock right now?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for International Distributions Services in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" IDS shares. View IDS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is International Distributions Services' stock price target for 2024?

2 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for International Distributions Services' shares. Their IDS share price targets range from GBX 265 to GBX 300. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 277.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 0.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for IDS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have IDS shares performed in 2024?

International Distributions Services' stock was trading at GBX 272.10 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, IDS stock has increased by 1.2% and is now trading at GBX 275.40. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Is International Distributions Services a good dividend stock?

International Distributions Services (LON:IDS) pays an annual dividend of GBX 20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.34%. IDS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.

How do I buy shares of International Distributions Services?

Shares of IDS stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

LON:IDS

International Distributions Services (IDS) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 275.40

-0.60 (-0.22%)

(As of 04/18/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: 260
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288.60
50-Day Range: 213
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276
52-Week Range: 191.20
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291.20

Volume: 5.27 million shs
Average Volume: 1.70 million shs
Market Capitalization: £2.64 billion

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 7.26%
Price Target: GBX 241.67

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International Distributions Services MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 0.8% Upside
GBX 277.67 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: -0.33
Based on 17 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.62 out of 5 stars

1.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
International Distributions Services has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
International Distributions Services has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for IDS.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
International Distributions Services is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 8.34%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
International Distributions Services does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for IDS.

0.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
International Distributions Services has a news sentiment score of -0.33. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.38 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 17 news articles for International Distributions Services this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, International Distributions Services insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.15% of the stock of International Distributions Services is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
84.49% of the stock of International Distributions Services is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of International Distributions Services is -262.29, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of International Distributions Services is -262.29, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
International Distributions Services has a PEG Ratio of 0.90. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
International Distributions Services has a P/B Ratio of 0.87. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About International Distributions Services Stock (LON:IDS)

International Distributions Services plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a universal postal service provider in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company offers parcels and letter delivery services under the Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide brands. It also provides services for the collection, sorting, and delivery of parcels and letters. In addition, the company operates ground-based parcel delivery networks in Europe that covers 40 countries and nation states. Further, it provides express parcel delivery and logistics services. Additionally, the company engages in property holdings and facilities management activities. It serves consumers, and small and medium-sized enterprises. The company was formerly known as Royal Mail plc and changed its name to International Distributions Services plc in October 2022. International Distributions Services plc was founded in 1516 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

IDS Stock Price History

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IDS Stock News Headlines

April 18, 2024 | msn.com

Hunt raises alarm over bid for Royal Mail as 'Czech Sphinx' plots fresh swoop

April 18, 2024 | marketwatch.com

IDS Confirms Rejection of EP Corporate Group's Takeover Proposal

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April 17, 2024 | barrons.com

Royal Mail Owner Says Rejects Czech Takeover Bid

April 17, 2024 | msn.com

IDS shares rise as Czech billionaire posts interest in Royal Mail

April 17, 2024 | lse.co.uk

UPDATE: Royal Mail owner IDS shuns "opportunistic" bid from Kretinsky

April 17, 2024 | lse.co.uk

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Royal Mail: owner International Distribution Services declines 'Czech Sphinx' billionaire's takeover bid

April 17, 2024 | ft.com

A Royal Mail bid will only deliver controversy

April 17, 2024 | msn.com

‘Czech Sphinx’ West Ham director makes bid for Royal Mail owner IDS

April 17, 2024 | mirror.co.uk

Royal Mail owner rejects takeover bid from billionaire known as 'Czech Sphinx'

April 17, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Royal Mail faces takeover bid from Czech billionaire

April 13, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Royal Mail wrongly flagged my stamp as fake, says philatelic society chief

April 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

International Distributions Services (LON:IDS) Shares Down 1.2%

April 6, 2024 | theguardian.com

Plans for Royal Mail delivery cuts could risk patient safety, NHS leaders warn

April 6, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Plans to cut Royal Mail deliveries ‘could worsen patient safety risks’

April 4, 2024 | msn.com

Why Royal Mail’s delivery shake-up won’t save it from losses

April 3, 2024 | msn.com

UK postal service repeats call to reduce letter deliveries to every second day

April 3, 2024 | msn.com

Letter deliveries could be halved under Royal Mail reforms

April 3, 2024 | marketwatch.com

U.K. Royal Mail Owner IDS to Cut 1,000 Jobs, Change Services

April 3, 2024 | msn.com

Royal Mail warns of possible job cuts under plans to cut second-class service

April 3, 2024 | theguardian.com

Royal Mail owner proposes second-class post deliveries every other weekday

April 2, 2024 | msn.com

Royal Mail names Heathrow exec Emma Gilthorpe as new boss after hiking price of stamps for third time in a year

April 2, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Royal Mail investigating barcode stamps after customers hit with £5 fines

April 2, 2024 | reuters.com

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Integrated Freight & Logistics
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:IDS
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.royalmailgroup.com
Phone: 44 34 5774 0740
Fax: N/A
Employees: 162,511
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 277.67
High Stock Price Target: GBX 300
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 265
Potential Upside/Downside: -12.2%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX (1.05)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: 11.13
P/E Growth: 0.9
Net Income: £-1,010,000,000.00
Net Margins: -8.37%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: -26.57%
Return on Assets: -0.73%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 99.90
Current Ratio: 1.03
Quick Ratio: 1.02

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £12.07 billion
Price / Sales: 0.22
Cash Flow: GBX 169.45 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 1.63
Book Value: GBX 317 per share
Price / Book: 0.87

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 958,290,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £2.64 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.56

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Key Executives

Mr. Keith Williams ACA (Age 68)
C.A., Independent Non-Executive Chairman & Member of Management Board
Comp: $311k
Mr. Martin Seidenberg (Age 51)
Group CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.29M
Michael David Snape (Age 45)
Group Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Shane O'Riordain
MD of Corporate Affairs, Regulation & Marketing and Member of the Executive Board
Mr. Mark Amsden
Group General Counsel, Company Secretary, Chief Risk & Governance Officer and Member of Exec. Board
Ms. Mel Tomlin
Chief of Staff & Member of Executive Board
Ms. Sally Anne Ashford (Age 54)
Chief HR Officer & Member of Executive Board
Mr. Christian Herrlich
Group Chief Information Officer & Member of the Executive Board
Mr. Achim Dünnwald
COO & Member of the Executive Board
Mr. James Rietkerk
Member of the Executive Board

Key Competitors

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IDS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell International Distributions Services stock right now?: 2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for International Distributions Services in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" IDS shares.
View IDS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is International Distributions Services' stock price target for 2024?: 2 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for International Distributions Services' shares. Their IDS share price targets range from GBX 265 to GBX 300. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 277.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 0.8% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for IDS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have IDS shares performed in 2024?: International Distributions Services' stock was trading at GBX 272.10 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, IDS stock has increased by 1.2% and is now trading at GBX 275.40.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.

Is International Distributions Services a good dividend stock?: International Distributions Services (LON:IDS) pays an annual dividend of GBX 20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.34%. IDS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
How do I buy shares of International Distributions Services?: Shares of IDS stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (LON:IDS) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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International Distributions Services (IDS) Share Price, News & Analysis

International Distributions Services MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About International Distributions Services Stock (LON:IDS)

IDS Stock Price History

IDS Stock News Headlines

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

IDS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™