Essentra PLC (ESNT)

Currency in GBP
108.00
+1.40(+1.31%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
107.20109.40
52 wk Range
78.40115.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
105.20 / 113.00
Prev. Close
106.6
Open
109
Day's Range
107.2-109.4
52 wk Range
78.4-115
Volume
162.75K
Average Volume (3m)
526.8K
1-Year Change
13.4454%
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
167.29
Upside
+54.89%
Members' Sentiments
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Essentra PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

6 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
7 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 167.29
(+54.89% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Berenberg
Buy1.40+29.63%1.60Maintain17/08/2026
RBC Capital
Buy1.40+29.63%1.30Maintain29/07/2026
Jefferies
Buy130.00+11,937.04%140.00Maintain14/04/2026
Deutsche Bank
Hold1.00-7.41%1.50Downgrade13/04/2026
RBC Capital
Buy1.30+20.37%1.55Maintain27/01/2026

Essentra PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • Essentra reported H1 2026 revenue up 9% to GBP 166M and adjusted operating profit up 9.7% to GBP 18.1M, driving shares up 14.82% to $110.8.
  • Adjusted operating margin improved to 10.9%; company introduced new 2028 margin target of 14%, up from prior guidance, maintaining long-term 18% goal.
  • Target growth markets including digital infrastructure and energy transition rose 8.5%, now representing 47% of sales versus declining automotive segment.
  • Full-year 2026 guidance maintained with 6-7% revenue growth expected; operating cash conversion of 79% below 85% target but anticipated to improve.
  • Management expects GBP 12M in ERP-related costs for 2026, with final system implementations scheduled through Q1 2027; net debt to EBITDA at 1.6x.
Last Updated: 28/07/2026, 09:40
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Earnings

Latest Release
28/07/2026
EPS / Forecast
0.04 / --
Revenue / Forecast
166.1M / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.02%
Dividend Yield
1.97%
Industry Median 1.78%
Annualised payout
2.10
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
-16.90%
Growth Streak

Compare ESNT to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
ESNT
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
56.7x13.6x4.5x
PEG Ratio
−2.370.100.00
Price/Book
1.1x1.6x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
1.0x2.1x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
29.6%32.7%35.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Essentra plc engages in the manufacturing and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded, and metal items in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers electronic products, such as cable management, PCB hardware, fiber management, cable ties and clips, and motion control and power transmissions; and fasteners, including nuts and washers, rivets and panel fastening, rods and screws, spacers and standoffs, and point of sale products. It also provides machine and hardware products comprising workholding products; feet, castors, and glides; handles, grips, and knobs, clamping handles and indexing levers; handwheels and cranks; and industrial pins, plungers, and lanyards. In addition, the company offers caps, plugs, pipe and flange protection, high temperature masking, and hose protection, as well as tube plugs, insert and glides. It serves automotive and EV charging, renewable energy, medical devices, construction and agriculture, automation, telecoms, consumer equipment, and other industrial equipment industries. The company was formerly known as Filtrona plc and changed its name to Essentra plc in June 2013. Essentra plc was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Oxford, the United Kingdom.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
134.77M47.42%143.66M
Other Institutional Investors
134.71M47.40%143.60M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
14.74M5.19%15.72M
Total
284.22M100.00%302.98M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Fidelity International Ltd14.42%40,997,09043,703
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership6.83%19,407,31220,688

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FAQ

What Is the Essentra (London: ESNT) Share Price Today?

The Essentra stock price today is 108.00 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Essentra (ESNT) Trade On?

Essentra is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Essentra?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Essentra is "ESNT."

Does Essentra Pay Dividends? What’s The Current ESNT Dividend Yield?

Yes, ESNT Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Essentra dividend yield is 1.97%.

What Is the Current Essentra Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Essentra (London: ESNT) market cap is 306.27M GBP.

What Is Essentra's (ESNT) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Essentra EPS is currently 0.02 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Essentra Earnings Date?

Essentra's next earnings report will be released on 28/07/2026.

Is ESNT a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Essentra moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for ESNT stock is Buy.

How Many Times Has Essentra Stock Split?

Essentra has split 1 times. (See the ESNT stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Essentra Have?

Essentra has 3000 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Essentra (London: ESNT)?

As of 11/09/2026, Essentra (ESNT) is trading at a share price of 108.00 GBP, with a previous close of 106.60 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 107.20 GBP to 109.40 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 78.40 GBP to 115.00 GBP.

What Is Essentra (ESNT) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Essentra is 167.29 GBP, with a high estimate of 315 GBP and a low estimate of 100 GBP. 6 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +54.89% Upside potential.
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