Macfarlane Group PLC (MACF)

Currency in GBP
60.43
+0.43(+0.72%)
Real-time Data·
Trading near 52-week Low
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
59.8060.70
52 wk Range
59.80122.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
60.20 / 61.60
Prev. Close
60
Open
59.8
Day's Range
59.8-60.7
52 wk Range
59.8-122
Volume
77.38K
Average Volume (3m)
339K
1-Year Change
-41.6135%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
91.00
Upside
+50.59%
Members' Sentiments
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Macfarlane Group 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

1 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
2 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 91.00
(+50.59% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Berenberg
Hold0.82+35.69%0.90Downgrade03-03-2026
Berenberg
Buy0.90+48.93%1.20Maintain28-10-2025
Stifel
Buy1.30+115.12%-Maintain22-10-2025
Berenberg
Buy1.20+98.58%1.35New Coverage03-09-2025

Macfarlane Group PLC Earnings Call Summary for H2/2025

  • Revenue rose 11% to $154.22M driven by acquisitions, but adjusted operating profit plunged 28% year-over-year amid operational challenges.
  • Pitreavie acquisition faced significant disruptions impacting profitability; EPS reached just $0.02 for H2 2025.
  • Net bank debt surged to £16.2M from £1.9M at end-2024, reflecting acquisition financing and operational pressures.
  • Company forecasts FY2026 EPS of $0.10 and revenue of $411.59M, focusing on integration and supply chain optimization.
  • Stock fell 3.09% after initial gains as investors weighed profitability concerns against CEO's emphasis on strategic positioning for growth.
Last Updated: 03-03-2026, 05:06 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
26-02-2026
EPS / Forecast
0.02 / --
Revenue / Forecast
154.22M / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.04%
Dividend Yield
6.10%
Industry Median 3.61%
Annualised payout
3.66
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+7.50%
Growth Streak

MACF Income Statement

Compare MACF to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
MACF
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
14.8x12.4x12.7x
PEG Ratio
−0.250.040.03
Price/Book
0.8x0.9x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.3x0.5x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
51.7%33.6%20.1%
Fair Value Upside
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Macfarlane Group PLC, through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and distributes protective packaging products to businesses in the United Kingdom and Europe. It operates through Packaging Distribution and Manufacturing Operations segments. The Packaging Distribution segment distributes packaging materials in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe. The Manufacturing Operations segment designs, manufactures, and assembles timber, corrugated, and foam-based packaging materials in the United Kingdom. The company also recovers waste paper and corrugated boards for recycling. In addition, it engages in the supply and distribution of equipment for packaging; and specialist packaging materials. The company serves e-commerce retail, logistics, electronics, aerospace, automotive, medical, homeware, general industrial, food, and hospitality sectors. Macfarlane Group PLC was incorporated in 1899 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
32.55M20.85%19.53M
Other Institutional Investors
113.65M72.80%68.19M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
9.91M6.35%5.94M
Total
156.1M100.00%93.66M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Aberforth Partners LLP12.07%1,88,40,38111,304
Raymond James Wealth Management Limited5.74%89,61,6455,377

FAQ

What Is the Macfarlane Group PLC (MACF) Share Price Today?

The Macfarlane Group PLC share price today is 60.43.

What is the current Macfarlane Group PLC (MACF) share price and day range?

As of 30-04-2026, the Macfarlane Group PLC share price is 60.43, with a previous close of 60.00. The share price has ranged from 59.80 to 60.70 today, while the 52-week range spans from 59.80 to 122.00.

What Is the Macfarlane Group PLC Market Cap?

As of today, Macfarlane Group PLC market cap is 94.28M.

Does Macfarlane Group PLC Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The Macfarlane Group PLC dividend yield is 6.1%.

What Is the Macfarlane Group PLC (MACF) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Macfarlane Group PLC is 91.00, with a high estimate of 100 and a low estimate of 82. 1 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +50.59% Upside potential.

What Is Macfarlane Group PLC's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Macfarlane Group PLC EPS (TTM) is 0.04.

When Is the Next Macfarlane Group PLC Earnings Date?

Macfarlane Group PLC will release its next earnings report on 26-02-2026.

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

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

What Stock Exchange Does Macfarlane Group PLC Trade On?

Macfarlane Group PLC is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Macfarlane Group PLC?

The stock symbol for Macfarlane Group PLC is "MACF."

How Many Times Has Macfarlane Group PLC Stock Split?

Macfarlane Group PLC has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Macfarlane Group PLC Have?

Macfarlane Group PLC has 1231 employees.
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