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Louis Hachette Group
ALHG

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Market Data

Market Cap
€1.55B
EV
€6.75B
Shares Outstanding
991.90M
Beta
-
Industry
Publishing

Wall Street View

Analyst Rating
BUY
Analyst Target Price
Number of Analysts
2
P/E 2025E
18.01x
P/Revenue 2025E
0.16x

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Margins & Returns

Gross Margin 2025E
-
Net Profit Margin 2025E
1.47%
ROE 2025E
3.76%
ROCE 2024
0.59%

Dividends

DPS 2025E
€0.06
Payout Ratio 2025E
66.67%
Div. Yield 2025E
3.85%
DPS Last 3Y CAGR

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About Louis Hachette Group S.A.

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Louis Hachette Group S.A.

ALHG

Louis Hachette Group S.A. engages in the publishing and travel retail and media businesses. It publishes and distributes books, including general literature, textbooks, children and young adult books, practical guides, comics and manga, tourism, fine art, and dictiona...

Sector

Communication Services

Industry

Publishing

CEO

Thiery, Jean-Christophe

Employees

30,629

IPO Date

2024-12-16

Headquarters

4, rue de Presbourg, Paris, Ile-de-France, 75016 France

📊 Stock Price & Performance

The last closing price of Louis Hachette Group (ALHG) is €1.56, reflecting a +0.77% change from the prior session. Last updated: January 1, 2026 at 11:30 AM Eastern Time

Review the recent ALHG stock performance trends:Past 1 Month: Louis Hachette Group (ALHG) shares have +2.83%.Past 3 Months: The stock has +1.49%.Past 6 Months: ALHG shares have -10.17%. Last updated: December 31, 2025 at 11:44 PM Eastern Time

Over the last year, Louis Hachette Group (ALHG) has established a 52-week price range between a high of €1.78 and a low of €1.17. This metric is essential for assessing the stock's annual volatility. Last updated: December 31, 2025 at 11:44 PM Eastern Time

Based on current ALHG analyst forecasts and market assumptions, the consensus price target for Louis Hachette Group (ALHG) is €2.25 for 2027. Relative to the current price of €1.56, this implies a positive upside of +43.95%. Price targets reflect forward-looking estimates based on information available at the time and are inherently subject to change as underlying assumptions, company fundamentals, or market conditions evolve. Last updated: January 1, 2026 at 11:30 AM Eastern Time

💰 Financial Metrics & Reports

The current Louis Hachette Group (ALHG) market capitalization is approximately €1.55B, based on its latest share price and shares outstanding. Market capitalization represents the total market value of a company's equity and is calculated by multiplying the current stock price by the number of shares outstanding. As a result, Louis Hachette Group's market cap fluctuates with changes in its share price and share count. Last updated: December 31, 2025 at 11:44 PM Eastern Time

In the most recently reported quarter, Louis Hachette Group (ALHG) generated €2.61B in revenue, representing a +6.44% year over year change. Quarterly revenue results and expectations reflect underlying demand trends, pricing dynamics, product or service mix, seasonality, and broader macroeconomic conditions. Actual results may differ from consensus estimates as new information becomes available. Last updated: January 1, 2026 at 2:28 AM Eastern Time

In the most recently reported fiscal year, Louis Hachette Group (ALHG) generated net income of €13.00M, compared with €110.00M in the prior fiscal year, representing a -88.18% year over year change. For the upcoming fiscal year, analyst consensus currently estimates net income of €140.00M. Net income may be positive or negative and can fluctuate materially from year to year due to changes in operating performance, non-recurring or one-time items, accounting treatments, capital structure, and broader macroeconomic conditions. Last updated: January 1, 2026 at 2:28 AM Eastern Time

📅 Earnings & Dividends

In the most recently reported quarter, Louis Hachette Group (ALHG) revenue was €2.61B, compared with analyst consensus expectations of €2.57B, representing a +1.24% revenue surprise versus expectations. Revenue and EPS surprises may be positive or negative and can influence near-term stock performance depending on expectations, forward guidance, and broader market and sector conditions. For a detailed history of analyst expectations versus reported results, view the full estimates vs. actuals track record here: 👉 Estimates vs. Actuals Last updated: January 1, 2026 at 2:28 AM Eastern Time

Louis Hachette Group (ALHG) does not currently pay a dividend. Over the last twelve months (LTM), the company paid €0.00 per share in dividends, and no dividend payments are currently expected over the next twelve months (NTM). Companies that do not pay dividends typically prioritize reinvesting cash into growth initiatives, capital expenditures, debt reduction, or strategic investments, though dividend policy may change in the future. Last updated: January 1, 2026 at 2:28 AM Eastern Time

📈 Analyst Information

Analyst assessments of whether Louis Hachette Group (ALHG) consensus price target is overvalued or undervalued are generally expressed relative to consensus valuation frameworks and price targets, rather than as an absolute judgment.Current share price: €1.56Consensus price target: €2.25Implied return: +43.95% An implied return above current levels indicates that, on average, analysts view the stock as trading below their estimated fair value. Conversely, an implied return below current levels suggests the stock may be fully valued or priced above consensus expectations. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Last updated: January 1, 2026 at 11:30 AM Eastern Time

Based on the latest available analyst coverage, Louis Hachette Group (ALHG) currently carries a Buy consensus rating. Analysts' average ALHG price target is €2.25. Relative to the current share price of €1.56, this suggests a potential price change of approximately +43.95%. Analyst views are forward-looking estimates and should not be considered investment advice. Last updated: January 1, 2026 at 11:30 AM Eastern Time

Like other publicly traded stocks, Louis Hachette Group (ALHG) shares are bought and sold on stock exchanges such as ENXTPA and other supported markets, depending on the listing. The most common way to buy shares is through an online brokerage account. To get started, you typically need to: Open an account with a licensed stock brokerComplete the broker's verification processFund your accountPlace a buy order for Louis Hachette Group (ALHG) shares Trading involves risk, and investors should consider their financial objectives and risk tolerance before investing.

ℹ️ Company Information

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Louis Hachette Group trades under the ticker symbol ALHG on the ENXTPA stock exchange. The ticker ALHG is used to identify the company's common stock across trading platforms, market data providers, and regulatory filings.

As of the most recently reported period, Louis Hachette Group (ALHG) employs approximately 30,629 people worldwide. Reported employee figures may fluctuate over time due to hiring activity, restructuring, automation initiatives, or changes in business strategy. Headcount data is typically disclosed in company filings and reflects full-time employees unless otherwise stated. Last updated: December 31, 2025 at 11:44 PM Eastern Time

Louis Hachette Group (ALHG) operates in a highly competitive market with companies that often have different business models, geographic exposure, and end markets. While no two companies are identical, the following firms are generally considered the closest Louis Hachette Group (ALHG) stock peers based on overlapping products, services, and competitive dynamics:Pearson (PSON)Scholastic (SCHL)News (NWSA)Deezer (DEEZR)Bolloré (BOL)Simone (SMN)Springer Nature AG & Co. KGaA (SPG)Shandong Publishing&Media (601019)Rongxin Education and Culture Industry Development (301231) These peers may differ in size, business mix, financial profile, and strategic focus, but they are commonly referenced due to overlapping markets, customer segments, or competitive positioning relative to Louis Hachette Group.

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