Games Workshop trading update lifts guidance, shares priced richly on the LSE
23.06.2026 - 14:13:06 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-23, 14:08.
Games Workshop Group PLC (GB0003718474) released a new trading statement for the 52 weeks to 31 May 2026, updating revenue and profit expectations for investors in London. The Warhammer maker, listed on the London Stock Exchange, now guides for higher core sales and slightly improved profit before tax compared with the prior year, according to the company’s announcement on Investegate.Trading statement via Investegate
What the trading statement shows
The trading update states that core revenue for the 52 weeks to 31 May 2026 will be at least £625 million, up from £565.0 million reported in the prior financial year, implying a marked increase in underlying sales activity.Company guidance figures Licensing revenue, which can be more volatile, is expected to be at least £30 million, compared with £52.5 million last year, reflecting a normalization of one-off deals.
Profit before taxation is guided to be no less than £265 million, modestly above the £262.8 million achieved in the preceding year, signaling resilient profitability despite lower licensing income.Profit guidance detail The company also confirmed plans to publish its full annual report on 28 July 2026, providing a clear timetable for detailed figures and dividend decisions.Scheduled annual report date
How the market prices the stock
According to Hargreaves Lansdown data for Games Workshop Group ordinary 5p shares under ticker GAW, the stock recently showed a market capitalization around £6.71 billion and a price/earnings ratio of about 37, underscoring a rich valuation on the London Stock Exchange.Hargreaves Lansdown key metrics The dividend yield stands near 1.6 percent, based on a dividend per share of £1.10 and an ex-dividend date of 16 April 2026, with payment on 27 May 2026.Dividend details
Volume on the London listing has remained active, with more than 170,000 shares changing hands in the most recent trading session reported by the same source, indicating ongoing interest from retail and institutional investors.Trading activity snapshot In the UK consumer space, comparable hobby and entertainment names such as Hornby or Hasbro trade on lower multiples, which highlights how investors currently assign a premium to Games Workshop’s growth and margin profile.
All news and analysis on the Games Workshop shares
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The product behind the stock
Games Workshop’s core business is the Warhammer franchise, notably Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar, which combine tabletop miniatures, rulebooks and expansive lore into a hobby ecosystem. The company generates revenue from plastic model kits, paints and accessories sold through its own stores and third-party retailers, as well as rulebooks and boxed sets that anchor new game editions and campaigns for players worldwide.
Where the stock trades today
The Games Workshop shares (GB0003718474) trade on the London Stock Exchange under ticker GAW. On the latest available data from Hargreaves Lansdown for 23 June 2026, 14:00 London time, the shares were quoted around 20,360 pence, equivalent to £203.60 per share.Share price snapshot
Key data on the Games Workshop shares
- Company: Games Workshop Group PLC
- ISIN: GB0003718474
- WKN: 888290
- Ticker: GAW
- Trading venue: London Stock Exchange
- Price (as of 2026-06-23, 14:00): 203.60 GBP
- Market cap: 6.71 billion GBP (as of 2026-06-23)
- Sector / industry: Consumer discretionary, leisure products
- Index membership: FTSE 250
- Next earnings date: 2026-07-28
Disclaimer: This article provides factual information and context on the Games Workshop Group PLC shares and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities.
