International Distribution Services plc (LON: IDS)

London flag London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX
362.20
+0.60 (0.17%)
Dec 20, 2024, 5:20 PM BST
29.45%
Market Cap 3.47B
Revenue (ttm) 13.16B
Net Income (ttm) 252.00M
Shares Out 957.50M
EPS (ttm) 0.26
PE Ratio 13.87
Forward PE 15.78
Dividend 0.02 (0.55%)
Ex-Dividend Date Aug 22, 2024
Volume 15,345,486
Open 361.60
Previous Close 361.60
Day's Range 361.60 - 362.60
52-Week Range 209.82 - 364.80
Beta 1.53
Analysts n/a
Price Target n/a
Earnings Date Feb 20, 2025

About LON: IDS

International Distribution Services plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a universal postal service provider in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company offers parcels and letter delivery services under the Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide brands. It also provides services for the collection, sorting, and delivery of parcels and letters. In addition, the company operates ground-based parcel delivery networks in Europe that covers 40 countries and nation states. Further, it provides express parcel delivery and logistic... [Read more]

Sector Industrials
Founded 1516
Employees 160,980
Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol IDS
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

Financial Statements

News

Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire approved for 3.6bn

Royal Mail is now owned by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, following a 3.6 billion takeover

1 day ago - MoneyWeek

Are Brexit rules making it hard to post kids’ books to Ireland?

I paid Royal Mail £14 postage but AN Post returned the parcel for not having the correct customs declaration I recently sent a parcel – of three secondhand books – by Royal Mail to Ireland, a fortnigh...

2 days ago - The Guardian

The man who wants to be private capital’s kingmaker

Plus, the relentless dominance of US asset managers in Europe, and Royal Mail officially lands in private hands

4 days ago - Financial Times

'At least 70' people in Post Office and Royal Mail knew of Horizon flaws, inquiry told

At least 70 people within the Post Office and Royal Mail knew of errors with the Horizon IT system, according to its manufacturer.

4 days ago - Sky News

UK approves bid by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky to buy Royal Mail

The British government has cleared Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinskys EP Group to buy Royal Mail in a 3.57bn (4.6bn) deal, after securing commitments that it said would protect one of the worlds olde...

5 days ago - Independent Ireland

Royal Mail bought by Daniel Křetínský

Billionaire businessman mail

5 days ago - Financial Times

Křetínský is set to walk a tightrope as he tries to transform Royal Mail

Czech tycoon’s concessions to clinch his takeover could complicate efforts to turn the business into a modern postal service

5 days ago - Financial Times

Labour’s gamble with Royal Mail may go horribly wrong | Nils Pratley

Past talk of renationalisation gives way to approval of takeover in which price of first-class stamp could be set from Prague Royal Mail takeover by billionaire Daniel Křetínský approved Who is Daniel...

5 days ago - The Guardian

What do we know about Royal Mail's new owner?

The sale of Royal Mail's parent company to the Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský has been cleared by the UK government.

5 days ago - BBC

Royal Mail takeover: impact on UK stamps, letters & parcels ...The Standard podcast

Plus! Approved: City of London’s tallest skyscraper approved...tall as Shard

5 days ago - Evening Standard

Who is Daniel Křetínský? Czech billionaire gets green light to buy Royal Mail

He’s nicknamed the 'Czech Sphinx' due to his enigmatic approach to business and has now been given the the green light to buy from the UK Government

5 days ago - Evening Standard

Who is Daniel Křetínský, the new boss of Royal Mail?

The lowdown on the Czech billionaire and how the takeover will affect the British postal service Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský approved The UK government has waved through ...

5 days ago - The Guardian

OPINION - Royal Mail has a special place in British hearts — its sale to a Czech billionare is a sad day

We have long since got used to our corporate crown jewels being raided by foreign buyers: Roll-Royce Motors, Land Rover , Harrods, Heathrow, even Weetabix and Polos are all in the stewardship of overs...

5 days ago - Evening Standard

Meet Daniel Kretinsky, The Enigmatic Czech Billionaire And Royal Mail's New Boss

Despite his vast business empire and estimated $9 billion fortune, Daniel Kretinsky maintains a relatively low international profile.

5 days ago - NDTV

What has been agreed under the Royal Mail takeover and what are the next steps?

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has agreed to a series of legally-binding commitments to gain government clearance for the deal.

5 days ago - Evening Standard

Meet Daniel Kretinsky, The Czech Billionaire And Royal Mail's New Boss

Despite his vast business empire and estimated $9 billion fortune, Daniel Kretinsky maintains a relatively low international profile.

5 days ago - NDTV

UK Approves Centuries-Old Royal Mail's Takeover By Czech Billionaire

Britain's centuries-old Royal Mail is set to pass into foreign ownership after the UK government Monday approved the takeover of its parent company by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group.

5 days ago - NDTV

UK Approves Centuries-Old Royal Mail's Takeover By Czech Billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group

Britain's centuries-old Royal Mail is set to pass into foreign ownership after the UK government Monday approved the takeover of its parent company by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group.

5 days ago - NDTV

New Royal Mail owner's Russian ties to come under greater scrutiny

The Royal Mail group is on its way to passing into foreign ownership, but the state will keep a "golden share" in the company.

5 days ago - Sky News

Billionaire Křetínský's Royal Mail takeover bid gets UK stamp of approval

Parent company IDS agreed to the takeover in May, although both sides have been awaiting UK government approval.

5 days ago - Euronews

Who is Daniel Kretinsky, the Czech billionaire buyer of Royal Mail?

Here, the PA news agency looks who Mr Kretinsky is and what the new ownership could mean for the historic British company.

5 days ago - Evening Standard

Royal Mail's last posting dates for delivery before Christmas

Time is running out to get your presents and cards in the post for arrival before December 25

5 days ago - Evening Standard

Czech Billionaire Kretinsky Gets UK Approval to Buy Royal Mail

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has made a series of promises to secure government approval for his £3.6 billion ($4.6 billion) takeover of Britain’s Royal Mail.

5 days ago - BNN Bloomberg

Royal Mail to be bought by Czech billionaire in £3.6 billion takeover

Government secures pledge to maintain the six days a week service for foreseable future

5 days ago - Evening Standard

Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group agrees to terms with UK govt over Royal mail deal

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group said on Monday it had agreed to certain terms with the UK government, which are conditional upon the completion of its takeover of Royal Mail owner Intern...

5 days ago - Reuters