Genus PLC (GNS)

Currency in GBP
2,320.0
-36.0(-1.53%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
2,312.02,356.0
52 wk Range
1,890.03,220.0
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
2,304.00 / 2,344.00
Prev. Close
2,356
Open
2,328
Day's Range
2,312-2,356
52 wk Range
1,890-3,220
Volume
105.33K
Average Volume (3m)
209.7K
1-Year Change
11.5385%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
3,128.2
Upside
+34.83%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Trading at a high earnings multiple

Genus PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

9 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
12 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 3,128.2
(+34.83% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
JPMorgan
Buy32.00+37.93%-New Coverage01-05-2026
Berenberg
Buy33.50+44.40%32.50Maintain27-01-2026
Deutsche Bank
Buy33.00+42.24%31.00Maintain19-01-2026
Investec
Buy30.21+30.22%29.65Maintain18-01-2026
Berenberg
Buy30.50+31.47%-New Coverage26-11-2025

Genus PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • Genus PLC reported 57% profit before tax increase to £55.7M and 53% EPS growth to 60.8p, despite flat revenue in H1 FY2026.
  • Stock declined 7.89% in early trading amid investor concerns over operational challenges and market conditions.
  • PRRS-resistant pig technology received Canadian regulatory approval; awaiting clearance in Mexico and Japan for commercialization.
  • Company forecasts stronger H2 free cash flow, targeting 70% cash conversion and full-year FCF exceeding FY2025 levels.
  • Interim dividend raised to 11.2p from 10.3p; challenges include weak Chinese pork prices and U.S. bovine genetics border closure.
Last Updated: 26-02-2026, 03:24 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
26-02-2026
EPS / Forecast
0.60 / --
Revenue / Forecast
335.6M / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.71%
Dividend Yield
1.40%
Industry Median 1.17%
Annualised payout
32.90
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+1.86%
Growth Streak

GNS Income Statement

Compare GNS to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
GNS
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
33.5x−6.7x−0.5x
PEG Ratio
0.03−0.020.00
Price/Book
3.2x3.3x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
2.4x6.3x3.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
34.7%82.3%47.8%
Fair Value Upside
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Genus plc produces and sells animal genetics to farmers in North America, Latin America, the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, the Middle East, Russia, Africa, and Asia. The company operates through three segments: Genus PIC, Genus ABS, and Genus Research and Development. It offers dairy and beef bull semen and embryos under the Genus and Bovec brands; breeding pork and semen, as well as technical services and advice under the PIC brand. The company was incorporated in 1994 and is based in Basingstoke, the United Kingdom.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
31.69M47.35%735.10M
Other Institutional Investors
23.94M35.77%555.35M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
11.29M16.87%261.94M
Total
66.91M100.00%1.55B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.7.44%49,77,9451,15,488
Wellington Management Group LLP6.03%40,34,95093,611

FAQ

What Is the Genus (GNS) Share Price Today?

The Genus share price today is 2,320.0.

What is the current Genus (GNS) share price and day range?

As of 09-05-2026, the Genus share price is 2,320.0, with a previous close of 2,356.0. The share price has ranged from 2,312.0 to 2,356.0 today, while the 52-week range spans from 1,890.0 to 3,220.0.

What Is the Genus Market Cap?

As of today, Genus market cap is 1.55B.

Does Genus Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The Genus dividend yield is 1.4%.

What Is the Genus (GNS) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Genus is 3,128.2, with a high estimate of 3700 and a low estimate of 2550. 9 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +34.83% Upside potential.

What Is Genus's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Genus EPS (TTM) is 0.7.

When Is the Next Genus Earnings Date?

Genus will release its next earnings report on 26-02-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is GNS a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

What Stock Exchange Does Genus Trade On?

Genus is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Genus?

The stock symbol for Genus is "GNS."

How Many Times Has Genus Stock Split?

Genus has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Genus Have?

Genus has 3190 employees.
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