Bloomsbury Publishing Overview
- Year Founded
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1986
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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987
- Stock Symbol
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BMY
- Investments
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27
- Share Price
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$7.75
- (As of Friday Closing)
Bloomsbury Publishing General Information
Description
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC is a publisher of books and other media for general readers, children, students, researchers, and professionals. It offers authors access to these multiple markets in multiple formats throughout the world in print, through e-books, digital downloads, and apps in schools, libraries, universities, and in terrestrial and internet bookshops. The company divisions are Consumer and Non-Consumer. Consumer division is split out into Children's Trade and Adult Trade; and Non-Consumer split between Academic and Professional, Education, Special Interest, and Content Services. It derives maximum revenue from the Consumer division segment. The company operates in the UK, North America, and other countries.
Contact Information
Website
www.bloomsbury.comCorporate Office
- 50 Bedford Square
- London WC1B 3DP
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- 50 Bedford Square
- London WC1B 3DP
- England, United Kingdom
Bloomsbury Publishing Stock Performance
As of 21-Mar-2025, Bloomsbury Publishing’s stock price is $7.75. Its current market cap is $631M.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.75 | $7.80 | $6.41 - $9.94 | $631M | 259K | $8.79 |
Bloomsbury Publishing Financials Summary
As of 31-Aug-2024, Bloomsbury Publishing has a trailing 12-month revenue of $486M.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Aug-2024 | FY 2024 29-Feb-2024 | FY 2023 28-Feb-2023 | FY 2022 28-Feb-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 693,517 | 523,038 | 373,977 | 401,084 |
| Revenue | 486,390 | 428,818 | 320,124 | 315,678 |
| EBITDA | 80,244 | 67,506 | 46,137 | 44,541 |
| Net Income | 47,529 | 40,416 | 24,538 | 23,171 |
| Total Assets | 514,133 | 470,602 | 380,034 | 386,737 |
| Total Debt | 47,658 | 11,272 | 12,847 | 16,347 |
Bloomsbury Publishing Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
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Bloomsbury Publishing Competitors (7)
One of Bloomsbury Publishing’s 7 competitors is John Wiley & Sons, a Corporation company based in Hoboken, NJ.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wiley & Sons | Corporation | Hoboken, NJ | ||||
| Springer Nature | Formerly PE-Backed | Heidelberg, Germany | ||||
| Routledge Books | Formerly PE-Backed | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| TheStreet | Formerly VC-backed | New York, NY | ||||
| Telegraph Media Group | Private Equity-Backed | London, United Kingdom |
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Bloomsbury Publishing Patents
Bloomsbury Publishing Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB-9520586-D0 | Indexing system and method | Active | 09-Oct-1995 | ||
| GB-2305894-A | Book index | Active | 09-Oct-1995 | ||
| GB-2305894-B | Indexing system and method | Inactive | 09-Oct-1995 | B42F21/12 |
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Bloomsbury Publishing Investments & Acquisitions (27)
Bloomsbury Publishing’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Rowman & Littlefield (Academic Publishing Business) for . The deal was made on 28-May-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowman & Littlefield (Academic Publishing Business) | 28-May-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing | ||
| The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group | 28-May-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing | ||
| ABC-CLIO | 16-Dec-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing | ||
| Head of Zeus | 02-Jun-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing | ||
| Macmillan Education (Red Globe Press) | 01-Jun-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing |
Bloomsbury Publishing ESG
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Risk Rating
Updated November, 29, 2024
12.67 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
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10-20
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20-30
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30-40
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40+
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Bloomsbury Publishing Exits (2)
Bloomsbury Publishing’s most recent exit was on 01-Mar-2008 from Bloomsbury Journals. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsbury Journals | 01-Mar-2008 | Completed |
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| Bloomsbury Verlag | 01-Mar-2003 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Bloomsbury Publishing Affiliates
Subsidiaries (13)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsbury Video Library | Footscray, Australia | 2000 | |
| The Continuum International Publishing Group | London, United Kingdom | 1999 | |
| Hart Publishing | Oxford, United Kingdom | 1996 | |
| Bloomsbury Verlag | Berlin, Germany | 1994 | |
| Christopher Helm (Publishers) | London, United Kingdom | 1985 |
Bloomsbury Publishing FAQs
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When was Bloomsbury Publishing founded?
Bloomsbury Publishing was founded in 1986.
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Where is Bloomsbury Publishing headquartered?
Bloomsbury Publishing is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of Bloomsbury Publishing?
Bloomsbury Publishing has 987 total employees.
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What industry is Bloomsbury Publishing in?
Bloomsbury Publishing’s primary industry is Publishing.
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Is Bloomsbury Publishing a private or public company?
Bloomsbury Publishing is a Public company.
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What is Bloomsbury Publishing’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Bloomsbury Publishing is BMY.
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What is the current stock price of Bloomsbury Publishing?
As of 21-Mar-2025 the stock price of Bloomsbury Publishing is $7.75.
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What is the current market cap of Bloomsbury Publishing?
The current market capitalization of Bloomsbury Publishing is $631M.
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What is Bloomsbury Publishing’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Bloomsbury Publishing is $486M.
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Who are Bloomsbury Publishing’s competitors?
John Wiley & Sons, Springer Nature, Routledge Books, TheStreet, and Telegraph Media Group are some of the 7 competitors of Bloomsbury Publishing.
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What is Bloomsbury Publishing’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Bloomsbury Publishing’s EPS for 12 months was $8.79.
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