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Empiric Student Property
ESP

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Market Data

Market Cap
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EV
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Shares Outstanding
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Beta
-
Industry
REIT - Residential

Wall Street View

Analyst Rating
BUY
Analyst Target Price
Number of Analysts
1
P/E 2025E
17.78x
P/Revenue 2025E
5.92x

Historical 3Y Growth Rate

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Forecasted 3Y Growth Rate

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Operating Cash Flow
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Margins & Returns

Gross Margin 2025E
-
Net Profit Margin 2025E
85.45%
ROE 2025E
-
ROCE 2024
4.48%

Dividends

DPS 2025E
0.04
Payout Ratio 2025E
80.00%
Div. Yield 2025E
5.38%
DPS Last 3Y CAGR

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About Empiric Student Property Plc

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Empiric Student Property Plc

ESP

Empiric Student Property plc is a leading provider and operator of modern, predominantly direct-let, premium student accommodation serving key UK universities. Investing in both operating and development assets in a multi building cluster operational model, Empiric is...

Sector

Real Estate

Industry

REIT - Residential

CEO

Garrood, Duncan

Employees

IPO Date

2014-06-30

Headquarters

1st Floor Hop Yard Studios, 72 Borough High Street, London, Greater London, SE1 1XF, United Kingdom

📊 Stock Price & Performance

The last closing price of Empiric Student Property (ESP) is £0.80, reflecting a +1.65% change from the prior session. Last updated: February 13, 2026 at 11:31 AM Eastern Time

Review of Recent ESP Stock Performance trends:Past 1 Month: Empiric Student Property (ESP) shares changed by +0.50%.Past 3 Months: The stock recorded a change of +3.23%.Past 6 Months: ESP shares posted a change of -13.04%. Last updated: February 15, 2026 at 5:36 PM Eastern Time

Over the last year, Empiric Student Property (ESP) has established a 52-week price range between a high of £1.06 and a low of £0.72. This metric is essential for assessing the stock's annual volatility. Last updated: February 15, 2026 at 5:36 PM Eastern Time

Based on current ESP analyst forecasts, the consensus price target for Empiric Student Property (ESP) is £1.05 for 2027. Relative to the current price of £0.80, this implies a positive upside of +31.25%. 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: February 15, 2026 at 5:36 PM Eastern Time

A £1,000 investment in Empiric Student Property 5 years ago, when the stock was trading around £0.69, would be worth approximately £1157.59 today, based solely on share price performance (excluding dividends). This represents a total return of 15.76% over the period, equivalent to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.97%. Past performance reflects historical price movements only and does not imply future results. Last updated: February 15, 2026 at 5:36 PM Eastern Time

💰 Financial Metrics & Reports

In the most recently reported quarter, Empiric Student Property (ESP) generated 21.90M in revenue, representing a +3.30% 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 29, 2026 at 1:34 AM Eastern Time

In the most recently reported fiscal year, Empiric Student Property (ESP) generated net income of 34.40M, compared with 53.40M in the prior fiscal year, representing a -35.58% year over year change. For the upcoming fiscal year, analyst consensus currently estimates net income of 76.80M. 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 29, 2026 at 1:34 AM Eastern Time

According to its latest quarterly filing, Empiric Student Property (ESP) reported EBITDA of 11.10M, representing a -5.93% year over year change. EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and does not account for depreciation, amortization, interest expense, taxes, or capital expenditures. As a result, it should be considered alongside other financial metrics when assessing operating performance. Actual results may differ from estimates as company-specific or macroeconomic conditions evolve. Last updated: January 29, 2026 at 1:34 AM Eastern Time

As of the most recent reporting period, the company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.46x, calculated as total debt divided by total shareholders' equity. A lower debt-to-equity ratio generally indicates a more conservative capital structure with less reliance on external borrowing, while a higher ratio suggests greater financial leverage and potentially higher sensitivity to interest rates, refinancing conditions, and earnings volatility. The debt-to-equity ratio should be interpreted in the context of the company's industry, business model, cash flow stability, and balance sheet composition. Last updated: January 29, 2026 at 1:34 AM Eastern Time

Based on the latest available data, Empiric Student Property (ESP) is currently trading at a last twelve months (LTM) P/E ratio of 18.37x. The P/E ratio reflects how much investors are willing to pay today for a dollar of earnings and can vary meaningfully over time due to changes in profitability, growth expectations, margin outlook, and earnings volatility. Last updated: February 13, 2026 at 11:31 AM Eastern Time

📅 Earnings & Dividends

In the most recently reported quarter, Empiric Student Property (ESP) revenue was 21.90M. Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were 0.01. 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 29, 2026 at 1:34 AM Eastern Time

📈 Analyst Information

Analyst assessments of whether Empiric Student Property (ESP) 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: £0.80Consensus price target: £1.05Implied return: +31.25% 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: February 13, 2026 at 11:31 AM Eastern Time

Based on the latest available analyst coverage, Empiric Student Property (ESP) currently carries a Buy consensus rating. Analysts' average ESP price target is £1.05. Relative to the current share price of £0.80, this suggests a potential price change of approximately +31.25%. Analyst views are forward-looking estimates and should not be considered investment advice. Last updated: February 13, 2026 at 11:31 AM Eastern Time

Like other publicly traded stocks, Empiric Student Property (ESP) shares are bought and sold on stock exchanges such as LSE 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 Empiric Student Property (ESP) shares Trading involves risk, and investors should consider their financial objectives and risk tolerance before investing.

ℹ️ Company Information

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Empiric Student Property trades under the ticker symbol ESP on the LSE stock exchange. The ticker ESP is used to identify the company's common stock across trading platforms, market data providers, and regulatory filings.

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