LON:IDS International Distributions Services (IDS) Share Price, News & Analysis → The Crypto 9-5 Escape Plan (From Crypto 101 Media) (Ad) Free IDS Stock Alerts GBX 280.20 -2.20 (-0.78%) (As of 05/10/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 280.20▼ 288.8050-Day Range 213▼ 282.4052-Week Range 191.20▼ 291.20Volume880,547 shsAverage Volume1.70 million shsMarket Capitalization£2.69 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield7.14%Price TargetGBX 277.67 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsHeadlinesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsHeadlines Get International Distributions Services alerts: Email Address International Distributions Services MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside0.9% DownsideGBX 277.67 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.80Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details 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.1.47 out of 5 stars 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingInternational 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 CoverageInternational Distributions Services has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about International Distributions Services' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for IDS. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipInternational 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 GrowthInternational Distributions Services does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Read more about International Distributions Services' dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for IDS. Previous Next 3.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentInternational Distributions Services has a news sentiment score of 0.80. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.37 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for International Distributions Services this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest2 people have searched for IDS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows2 people have added International Distributions Services to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, International Distributions Services insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.13% of the stock of International Distributions Services is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions88.14% 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.Read more about International Distributions Services' insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of International Distributions Services is -266.86, 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. SectorThe P/E ratio of International Distributions Services is -266.86, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Growth RatioInternational 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 RatioInternational Distributions Services has a P/B Ratio of 0.88. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Weiss Ratings[URGENT] DO NOT Touch These AI Stocks!Artificial intelligence stocks are carrying the market. One of them, Nvidia, recently became the seventh company ever to hit a $1 trillion market cap. But is this AI rally over?Click here for our #1 AI Stock for 2024 and Beyond 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.Read More IDS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart IDS Stock News HeadlinesMay 10, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comInternational Distributions Services (LON:IDS) Shares Up 0.4%May 9, 2024 | thetimes.co.ukMPs set to debate legal safeguards to protect Royal MailMay 11, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)The Crypto 9-5 Escape PlanA brand-new guide from the host of one of the world's largest cryptocurrency podcasts lays out an action plan that could help you retire quickly and comfortably in today's crypto market.May 8, 2024 | msn.comRoyal Mail's would-be buyer looks to take over French tech companyMay 1, 2024 | msn.comThe £80bn takeover feeding frenzy: Bids for UK firms soarMay 1, 2024 | msn.comQuestor: The Wall Street bubble could soon burst – buy this trust to ride London’s rebirthApril 30, 2024 | lse.co.ukIDS urges Ofcom to accelerate review of Royal Mail reform proposalsApril 30, 2024 | marketwatch.comU.K.'s Royal Mail Expects Up to 1,000 Voluntary Layoffs as It Plans to Cut Thousands of RoutesMay 11, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)The Crypto 9-5 Escape PlanA brand-new guide from the host of one of the world's largest cryptocurrency podcasts lays out an action plan that could help you retire quickly and comfortably in today's crypto market.April 30, 2024 | marketwatch.comU.K.'s Royal Mail Expects Up to 1,000 Voluntary Layoffs as It Cuts Routes -- UpdateApril 30, 2024 | msn.comRoyal Mail continues drive to scrap Saturday post after union bendsApril 27, 2024 | msn.comTaxpayers could be on the hook for a multi-million-pound bill to help Royal Mail deliver postApril 26, 2024 | msn.comCzech billionaire trying to buy Royal Mail takes 20% stake in German steel businessApril 24, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comRoyal Mail workers have endured ‘roller coaster’ few years, says unionApril 23, 2024 | msn.comHow the IDS share price could leap 15%+ from hereApril 22, 2024 | lse.co.ukIDS highlights progress as it reiterates opposition to possible bidApril 22, 2024 | theguardian.comRoyal Mail owner’s chair seeks to charm investors after Czech billionaire’s bidApril 22, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comCounterfeit barcode stamps furore carries echoes of Horizon scandalApril 21, 2024 | thetimes.co.ukKretinsky’s bid puts pressure on Labour to renationalise Royal MailApril 21, 2024 | msn.comRoyal Mail shareholder slams takeover bid as government comes under fireApril 18, 2024 | lse.co.ukInternational Distributions Services Regulatory NewsApril 18, 2024 | msn.comHunt raises alarm over bid for Royal Mail as 'Czech Sphinx' plots fresh swoopApril 18, 2024 | marketwatch.comIDS Confirms Rejection of EP Corporate Group's Takeover ProposalApril 17, 2024 | msn.comCzech Sphinx launches audacious swoop on troubled Royal MailApril 17, 2024 | barrons.comRoyal Mail Owner Says Rejects Czech Takeover BidApril 17, 2024 | msn.comIDS shares rise as Czech billionaire posts interest in Royal MailApril 17, 2024 | lse.co.ukUPDATE: Royal Mail owner IDS shuns "opportunistic" bid from KretinskySee More Headlines Receive IDS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for International Distributions Services and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorIndustrials Industry Integrated Freight & Logistics Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:IDS CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.royalmailgroup.com Phone44 34 5774 0740FaxN/AEmployees162,511Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 277.67 High Stock Price TargetGBX 300 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 265 Potential Upside/Downside-0.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX (1.05) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio11.56 P/E Growth0.9Net Income£-1,010,000,000.00 Net Margins-8.37% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity-26.57% Return on Assets-0.73% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio99.90 Current Ratio1.03 Quick Ratio1.02 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£12.07 billion Price / Sales0.22 Cash FlowGBX 172.40 per share Price / Cash Flow1.63 Book ValueGBX 317 per share Price / Book0.88Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares958,290,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£2.69 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.56 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Keith Williams ACA (Age 68)C.A., Independent Non-Executive Chairman & Member of Management Board Comp: $311kMr. Martin Seidenberg (Age 51)Group CEO & Executive Director Comp: $1.29MMichael David Snape (Age 45)Group Chief Financial Officer Mr. Shane O'RiordainMD of Corporate Affairs, Regulation & Marketing and Member of the Executive BoardMr. Mark AmsdenGroup General Counsel, Company Secretary, Chief Risk & Governance Officer and Member of Exec. BoardMs. Mel TomlinChief of Staff & Member of Executive BoardMs. Sally Anne Ashford (Age 54)Chief HR Officer & Member of Executive Board Mr. Christian HerrlichGroup Chief Information Officer & Member of the Executive BoardMr. Achim DünnwaldCOO & Member of the Executive BoardMr. James RietkerkMember of the Executive BoardMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsWincantonLON:WINBabcock International GroupLON:BABUltra ElectronicsLON:ULERotorkLON:ROROleeoLON:OLEEView All Competitors IDS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell International Distributions Services stock right now? 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for International Distributions Services in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research 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 12-month price targets for International Distributions Services' stock. Their IDS share price targets range from GBX 265 to GBX 300. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 277.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 0.9%. 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 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, IDS stock has increased by 3.0% and is now trading at GBX 280.20. 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 5/11/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersThe A.I. story nobody is telling you (Read ASAP)TradeSmithThe Crypto 9-5 Escape PlanCrypto 101 MediaDid You Get Your Free Bitcoin Yet?Crypto Swap ProfitsForget Bitcoin. 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