CMC Markets (LON:CMCX) Investors Face 23% Loss Over Five-Year Period

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: Yahoo Finance

Updated: Sep 13 2025

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Source: Yahoo Finance

Stock Performance Overview: CMC Markets Plc has seen a significant decline in its stock price, down 39% over five years and 30% in the last year, with a recent 13% drop in the last three months.
Earnings and Market Sentiment: The company's earnings per share (EPS) have decreased by 5.4% annually, while the share price has fallen at a faster rate of 9% per year, indicating a more cautious market sentiment reflected in its low P/E ratio of 9.71.
Total Shareholder Return (TSR): CMC Markets has a TSR of -23% over the past five years, which is worse than its share price return, although dividends have somewhat mitigated losses for investors.
Investment Caution: Despite the potential for recovery, investors are advised to be cautious, as CMC Markets has warning signs and may not be the best stock to buy, emphasizing the importance of assessing the quality of the business before investing.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.