Informa plc (LON:INF) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Shares of Informa plc (LON:INF) have received an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the six analysts that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and five have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average twelve-month price target among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is GBX 1,093.33.

Several brokerages have recently commented on INF. Citigroup decreased their price target on Informa from GBX 1,000 to GBX 850 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on Informa from GBX 1,300 to GBX 1,285 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd.

Insider Transactions at Informa

In related news, insider Stephen A. Carter purchased 222 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 20th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of GBX 809 per share, for a total transaction of £1,795.98. Also, insider Gareth Wright purchased 222 shares of Informa stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 20th. The stock was bought at an average cost of GBX 809 per share, for a total transaction of £1,795.98. Corporate insiders own 0.39% of the company’s stock.

More Informa News

Here are the key news stories impacting Informa this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Full-year guidance raised: Informa said first-half growth strengthened and lifted its outlook for the year, suggesting resilient demand across its exhibitions, digital services and specialist information businesses. The improved forecast should support expectations for revenue and earnings growth. Informa lifts FY guidance as H1 growth strengthens
• Positive Sentiment: Technology-platform recognition: Informa TechTarget’s Portal platform won a 2026 CODiE Award, while BrightTALK received a leading global-event-platform ranking. The recognition reinforces the quality and competitive positioning of Informa’s technology offerings, although the direct near-term financial effect is likely limited. Informa TechTarget platform wins CODiE Award
• Positive Sentiment: Fashion-industry partnership: Informa’s SOURCING business and the Council of Fashion Designers of America launched a partnership focused on local manufacturing and supply-chain innovation. The initiative could strengthen Informa’s industry relationships and support future event and commercial opportunities. CFDA and SOURCING by Informa partnership
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly results: Informa reported earnings per share of 26.70 pence, with a 1.64% net margin and 0.87% return on equity. The figures provide support for the upgraded outlook, but the low profitability ratios remain a consideration for investors. Informa quarterly earnings report

Informa Trading Up 0.3%

INF opened at GBX 916.40 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of £11.49 billion, a PE ratio of 1,145.50, a P/E/G ratio of 0.75 and a beta of 0.69. Informa has a one year low of GBX 719 and a one year high of GBX 1,000. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 61.56, a quick ratio of 1.70 and a current ratio of 0.44. The business’s 50 day moving average price is GBX 862.18 and its 200 day moving average price is GBX 832.65.

Informa (LON:INF) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported GBX 26.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Informa had a return on equity of 0.87% and a net margin of 1.64%. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Informa will post 59.3240265 EPS for the current year.

About Informa

Our events, digital products and academic research services connect specialists with knowledge, helping them learn more, know more and do more.

We do this in dozens of specialist markets and subject matter categories, including in Healthcare & Pharma, Technology, Finance, Education, Marketing, Health & Nutrition, Foodservice, and many more.

And we do this through a range of products and services, including major live events, specialist media and content, expert research articles, books and open research platforms, accredited training, buyer discovery services, and digital demand and lead-generation services.