SPD.L - Sports Direct International plc
| Previous Close | 391.10 |
| Open | 392.80 |
| Bid | 397.30 x 70000 |
| Ask | 397.60 x 70000 |
| Day's Range | 390.70 - 402.20 |
| 52 Week Range | 280.20 - 424.40 |
| Volume | 476,386 |
| Avg. Volume | 925,515 |
| Market Cap | 2.082B |
| Beta | -0.14 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 13.71 |
| EPS (TTM) | N/A |
| Earnings Date | N/A |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | N/A (N/A) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2010-05-12 |
| 1y Target Est | N/A |
Reuters•7 days agoJD Sports looks beyond Britain after profit climbs
"Because of the saturation in the UK (sportswear) market, the main focus would be overseas development", Executive Chairman Peter Cowgill said in an interview on Tuesday. Analysts at brokerage Peel Hunt lauded JD Sport's performance as a 'stand-out effort' at a tough time for the industry and the consumer as competition grows online and Britons face pressure on their spending power. JD Sports has overtaken billionaire Mike Ashley's Sports Direct (SPD.L) as Britain's leading sportswear retailer by market value.
- MarketWatch•17 days ago
With its Finish Line buyout, this company’s stock ‘offers excellent value’
As Finish Line, the U.S. athletic shoe chain, becomes British, buying shares in its expansion-minded acquirer could be a slam dunk. Bulls on JD Sports Fashion praise its purchase of Finish Line that was ...
- Barrons.com•18 days ago
[$$] JD Sports Bets on U.S. with Finish Line Buy
As Finish Line, the U.S. athletic-shoe chain, becomes British, buying shares in its expansion-minded acquirer looks like a slam dunk. Bulls on JD Sports Fashion (ticker:ticker::JD.UK) praise its $558 million purchase of Finish Line, announced last month. “Not every shareholder will be thrilled about the notion of taking on the U.S., but it is a key move in JD’s desire to be a global player, and on a decent multiple for such a large footprint, it strikes us as eminently sensible,” say analysts at brokerage Peel Hunt in a recent note.
- Reuters•20 days ago
Asset managers' gender pay gap exposed by British transparency demand
Fund managers in Britain, who hold other firms to account over their corporate governance, have among the highest gender pay and bonus gaps themselves, new data showed. One of Britain's most high-profile female chief executives, M&G's Anne Richards, told a recent conference that fund management was "one of the worst industries, there's no doubt about it", with the gap worsening over the years.
- Bloomberg•26 days ago
Billionaire Ashley Bids for Toys ‘R’ Us U.K. Stores
Retail billionaire Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct International Plc is among bidders for certain Toys “R” Us Inc. stores in the U.K., according to a person familiar with the matter.
- Bloomberg•29 days ago
You Say Sneakers, I Say Trainers
JD Sports's U.S. adventure won't be an easy win.
- Bloomberg•29 days ago
JD Sports in Deal to Acquire Finish Line for $558 Million
JD Sports Fashion Plc agreed to buy U.S. sportswear retailer Finish Line Inc., seeking to snatch away a company in which Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct International Plc has built a stake.
- Simply Wall St.•last month
Does Sports Direct International plc’s (LON:SPD) PE Ratio Signal A Buying Opportunity?
Sports Direct International plc (LSE:SPD) is currently trading at a trailing P/E of 12.6x, which is lower than the industry average of 12.9x. While this makes SPD appear like aRead More...
- Reuters•2 months ago
Findel looks to extend ties with Sports Direct
British online retail and education business Findel said on Tuesday it was looking to extend its commercial relationship with Sports Direct, the sportswear firm that is its largest shareholder, sending its shares 4 percent higher. Sports Direct owns 29.9 percent of Findel's equity - just under the threshold which would require it to make a formal takeover offer. Under founder and Chief Executive Mike Ashley, Sports Direct has taken large stakes in several British retailers including computer games firm Game Digital and department store Debenhams, using the holdings as leverage to develop commercial ties.
- Reuters•2 months ago
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - March 6
The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Headlines * Sports Direct lifts Debenhams stake to almost 30 pct ...
- Bloomberg•2 months ago
Ashley Gives Weary Debenhams Shareholders a Glimpse of Hope
Billionaire retail magnate Mike Ashley is giving shareholders of Debenhams Plc something to cling on to.
Reuters•2 months agoSports Direct seeks 'partnership' with Debenhams after raising stake
British sportswear retailer Sports Direct (SPD.L) has increased its stake in department store chain Debenhams (DEB.L) to 29.7 percent and is seeking to extend its relationship with the firm to "a strategic partnership", it said on Friday. Sports Direct, controlled by founder and Chief Executive Mike Ashley, has been steadily increasing its holding in Debenhhams. Back in 2014 Sports Direct purchased a 4.63 pct stake and said it wanted to work with Debenhams at an operational level.
- Reuters•2 months ago
Sports Direct launches 100 million pound share buyback
LONDON (Reuters) - British sportswear retailer Sports Direct plans to buy back up to 100 million pounds of its equity as it seeks to further reduce the share capital of the company, it said on Tuesday. ...
- Reuters•2 months ago
Game Digital to open concessions in Sports Direct stores
British computer games retailer Game Digital (GMDG.L) said on Monday it planned to open gaming areas in some Sports Direct (SPD.L) stores under a collaborative agreement with Mike Ashley's sportswear group, an investor in the company. Game said Sports Direct had bought a 50 percent stake in the intellectual property rights of its BELONG gaming zones for 3.2 million pounds ($4.4 million), and in return would take half of the unit's future profits. "We look forward to collaborating with Sports Direct to increase the availability and scale of BELONG and to capitalise on the increasing overlap between sports and esports fans by bringing this unique experience to a wider consumer base," said Game's Chief Executive Martyn Gibbs.
- Simply Wall St.•2 months ago
Sports Direct International plc (LON:SPD): Can It Deliver A Superior ROE To The Industry?
Sports Direct International plc’s (LSE:SPD) most recent return on equity was a substandard 12.80% relative to its industry performance of 16.11% over the past year. Though SPD’s recent performance isRead More...
- Bloomberg•4 months ago
Billionaire Ashley Could Yet Double Down on Debenhams
But he has plenty of time to decide if it, or House of Fraser, is the best fit.
- Simply Wall St.•4 months ago
Sports Direct International plc (LON:SPD): Should The Recent Earnings Drop Worry You?
After looking at Sports Direct International plc’s (LSE:SPD) latest earnings update (29 October 2017), I found it helpful to revisit the company’s performance in the past couple of years andRead More...
- Capital Cube•4 months ago
ETFs with exposure to Sports Direct International Plc : December 21, 2017
Categories: ETFs Yahoo FinanceClick here to see latest analysis ETFs with exposure to Sports Direct International Plc Here are 5 ETFs with the largest exposure to SPD-GB. Comparing the performance and risk of Sports Direct International Plc with the ETFs that have exposure to it gives us some ETF choices that could give us similar returns with lower ... Read more (Read more...)
Capital Cube•4 months agoSports Direct International Plc :SPD-GB: Earnings Analysis: For the six months ended October 31, 2017 : December 20, 2017
Categories: Yahoo FinanceGet free summary analysis Sports Direct International Plc reports financial results for the half-year ended October 31, 2017. We analyze the earnings along side the following peers of Sports Direct International Plc – adidas AG (ADS-DE) that have also reported for this period. Highlights Summary numbers: Revenues of GBP 1,714.60 million, Net Earnings of GBP ... Read more (Read more...)
- Reuters•4 months ago
Sports Direct investors spooked by cost of upmarket shift
Sports Direct's efforts to move upmarket with new flagship stores contributed to a softening of its top line, a margin squeeze and a jump in debt, hitting its shares on Thursday. The retailer, which has been criticised for its disclosure, corporate governance and past treatment of workers, is trying to revive sales and profit growth with smarter stores that sell more premium products from the likes of Nike and Adidas. The group, founded and run by Mike Ashley, wants to become the "Selfridges of sport", emulating the status of the department store on Oxford Street in London.
- Bloomberg•4 months ago
How Billionaire Mike Ashley Weirdly Missed His Own Party
He could have saved himself some headaches by taking the company private when shares were cheaper.
- Reuters•4 months ago
PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Dec 14
The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. - Chris Sier, the academic appointed by UK's Financial Conduct Authority to throw light on hidden costs in fund management, was forced to apologise on Wednesday following a complaint by the industry's lobbying organisation after he accused the industry of being "arrogant and complacent". - The water regulator Ofwat claimed the regime for setting water bills from the spring of 2020 will be the hardest yet for any privatised regulated utility in UK.
- Reuters•4 months ago
Sports Direct shareholders veto payment to brother of founder Mike Ashley
Sports Direct said last month a report by law firm RPC had found that John Ashley was entitled to the money for his work since the British retailer floated in 2007. It asked independent shareholders to vote on the matter.
