Diploma PLC (DPLM)

Currency in GBP
7,080.91
+310.91(+4.59%)
Real-time Data·
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Fair Value
Day's Range
6,875.007,145.00
52 wk Range
4,970.007,295.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
7,080.00 / 7,090.00
Prev. Close
6,770
Open
6,890
Day's Range
6,875-7,145
52 wk Range
4,970-7,295
Volume
308.4K
Average Volume (3m)
519.55K
1-Year Change
44.4739%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
7,703.75
Upside
+8.80%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Trading at a high earnings multiple

Diploma PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

12 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
16 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 7,703.75
(+8.80% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Barclays
Buy83.00+16.98%74.00MaintainJun 08, 2026
Kepler Cheuvreux
Buy78.50+10.64%65.30MaintainJun 01, 2026
Jefferies
Hold7,000.00+9,766.10%5,700.00MaintainMay 28, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Buy82.50+16.28%73.50MaintainMay 21, 2026
Stifel
Buy78.00+9.94%68.00MaintainMay 21, 2026

Diploma PLC Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Diploma posted 15% organic Q3 growth, raising full-year guidance to 14% organic growth, 26.5% operating margin, and ~40% EPS growth for 2026.
  • CEO Thomson cautioned 2026 performance is exceptional and won't repeat, stating no plans to upgrade long-term financial model despite strong results.
  • Company completed record 15 acquisitions in 12 months, including $170M CDM deal, expanding defense exposure to 6-7% of group revenue.
  • Management deliberately easing Peerless margins to support volume growth while Controls division delivered broad double-digit gains across units.
  • Shares rose 3.91% to $7,035 but trade at 49.7x P/E; executives expect growth normalization in 2027 with detailed outlook coming in November.
Last Updated: 07/16/2026, 03:38 PM
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 19, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.09 / 1.09
Revenue / Forecast
851.1M / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.41%
Dividend Yield
0.93%
Industry Median 1.80%
Annualized payout
63.20
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+8.26%
Growth Streak

DPLM Income Statement

Compare DPLM to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
DPLM
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
47.9x13.1x12.4x
PEG Ratio
3.670.080.03
Price/Book
8.6x1.3x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
5.5x0.5x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
15.6%31.2%26.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Diploma PLC, together with its subsidiaries, supplies specialized technical products and services in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, and internationally. It operates through three business sectors: Controls, Seals, and Life Sciences. The Controls sector offers wire and cabling, interconnect, specialty fasteners, specialty adhesive and industrial automation solutions for various applications. The Seals sector supplies sealing and fluid power products, gaskets, hoses and fittings, pumps and valves, and solutions for aftermarket repairs, original equipment manufacturing, and maintenance, repair and overhaul projects. The Life Sciences sector supplies and services equipment; provides consumables and instrumentation for surgery, diagnosis of disease, and critical care support; and supplies diagnostic and scientific technologies, surgical instruments, medical devices, endoscopes, patient monitoring equipment, specialist hospital supplies, and clinical nutrition. It serves public and private hospitals, clinics and diagnostics laboratories. Diploma PLC was incorporated in 1999 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
73.49M54.80%4.98B
Other Institutional Investors
55.46M41.36%3.75B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
5.15M3.84%348.43M
Total
134.09M100.00%9.08B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Capital Research and Management Company14.09%18,887,4491,278,680
SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc.7.73%10,369,407702,009

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FAQ

What Is the Diploma (DPLM) Stock Price Today?

The Diploma stock price today is 7,080.91 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Diploma Trade On?

Diploma is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Diploma?

The stock symbol for Diploma is "DPLM."

Does Diploma Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Diploma dividend yield is 0.93%.

What Is the Diploma Market Cap?

As of today, Diploma market cap is 9.51B GBP.

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

The Diploma EPS (TTM) is 1.41.

When Is the Next Diploma Earnings Date?

Diploma will release its next earnings report on Nov 17, 2026.

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

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

How Many Times Has Diploma Stock Split?

Diploma has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Diploma Have?

Diploma has 3400 employees.

What is the current trading status of Diploma (DPLM)?

As of Jul 16, 2026, Diploma (DPLM) is trading at a price of 7,080.91 GBP, with a previous close of 6,770.00 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 6,875.00 GBP to 7,145.00 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 4,970.00 GBP to 7,295.00 GBP.

What Is Diploma (DPLM) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Diploma is 7,703.75 GBP, with a high estimate of 9000 GBP and a low estimate of 5760 GBP. 12 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +8.80% Upside potential.
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