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30 September 2026 Future plc Pre - close trading update Future plc ( LSE : FUTR ; “ Future " or " the Group " ) , the global platform for specialist media , today announces a pre - close trading update for the year ending 30 September 2026 . Overall , trends in the second half have been largely as expected and the Group will deliver in line with market expectations¹ for FY 2026 as it executes against its strategy . As part of its continuous review of the capital allocation priorities , the Board has decided to pause the current share buyback² to focus on deleveraging in FY 2027. The Board confirms that it will continue with its current dividend policy . The Group will announce its full - year results on 3 December 2026 . 1 Company - compiled consensus for FY 2026 , inclusive of the SheerLuxe acquisition currently consists of 9 analysts : Revenue : £ 707m , Adjusted EBITDA £ 180m , Adjusted EPS of 101p , leverage 1.7x 2- £ 24m of the £ 30m share buyback has been executed Enquiries Future plc Kevin Li Ying , Chief Executive Officer Sharjeel Suleman , Chief Financial Officer Marion Le Bot , Head of Investor Relations +44 ( 0 ) 1225 442244 +44 ( 0 ) 7775 641509 Media Headland +44 ( 0 ) 20 3805 4822 Stephen Malthouse , Rob Walker future@headlandconsultancy.com Legal Entity Identifier ( LEI ) : 213800K2581YRLEXV353 About Future We are the platform for creating and distributing trusted , specialist content , to build engaged and valuable global communities . We operate c.175 brands in diversified content verticals , with multiple market leading positions and three core monetisation frameworks : advertising , eCommerce affiliate and direct consumer monetisation ( subscriptions and newstrade magazine sale ) . Our content is published and distributed through a range of formats including websites , email newsletters , videos , magazines and live events . The successful execution of our strategy is focused on three pillars : grow engaged audience , diversify and grow revenue per user and optimise the portfolio .