| Type | Private |
| HQ | London, GB |
| Founded | 1843 |
| Size (employees) | 2,161 (est) |
| Website | economist.com |
The Economist was founded in 1843 and is headquartered in London, GB
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Zanny Minton Beddoes
Editor-In-Chief
Chris Stibbs
Group Chief Executive
Robin Bew
Managing Director, Economist Intelligence Unit
Michael Brunt
CMO and Managing Director, Circulation
Jora Gill
Chief Digital Officer
Oscar Grut
EVP, Corporate Development & Group General Counsel
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The Economist Office Locations
The Economist has an office in London
London, (HQ)
25 St. James' Street
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The Economist Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 1843 |
The Economist Revenue
The Economist's revenue was reported to be £366.60 m in FY, 2018
| GBP | |
|---|---|
Revenue (FY, 2018) | 366.6m |
Gross profit (FY, 2018) | 255.1m |
Gross profit margin (FY, 2018), % | 69.6% |
Net income (FY, 2018) | 35.3m |
EBITDA (FY, 2018) | 53.3m |
EBIT (FY, 2018) | 47.1m |
Cash (31-Mar-2018) | 12.2m |
| GBP | FY, 1996 | FY, 1997 | FY, 1998 | FY, 1999 | FY, 2000 | FY, 2001 | FY, 2002 | FY, 2003 | FY, 2004 | FY, 2005 | FY, 2006 | FY, 2007 | FY, 2008 | FY, 2009 | FY, 2010 | FY, 2011 | FY, 2012 | FY, 2013 | FY, 2014 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 | FY, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue | 188.7m | 193.5m | 205.0m | 212.6m | 233.7m | 275.4m | 227.1m | 192.0m | 191.0m | 197.0m | 217.8m | 247.7m | 266.4m | 312.8m | 319.9m | 347.2m | 361.8m | 346.0m | 331.5m | 324.5m | 330.9m | 353.2m | 366.6m |
Revenue growth, % | (2%) | 2% | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 66.1m | 64.0m | 70.5m | 75.0m | 78.9m | 91.8m | 78.2m | 67.5m | 65.3m | 65.9m | 66.3m | 69.9m | 77.3m | 90.5m | 93.3m | 97.7m | 100.3m | 99.3m | 95.1m | 98.2m | 106.2m | 115.1m | 111.5m |
Gross profit | 122.6m | 129.5m | 134.5m | 137.5m | 154.8m | 183.6m | 149.0m | 124.5m | 125.7m | 131.1m | 151.5m | 177.8m | 189.1m | 222.3m | 226.7m | 249.5m | 261.5m | 246.6m | 236.5m | 226.2m | 224.7m | 238.1m | 255.1m |
| GBP | FY, 1996 | FY, 1997 | FY, 1998 | FY, 1999 | FY, 2000 | FY, 2001 | FY, 2002 | FY, 2003 | FY, 2004 | FY, 2005 | FY, 2006 | FY, 2007 | FY, 2008 | FY, 2009 | FY, 2010 | FY, 2011 | FY, 2012 | FY, 2013 | FY, 2014 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 | FY, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash | 22.7m | 26.0m | 30.5m | 35.9m | 42.4m | 46.4m | 45.5m | 55.2m | 2.1m | 54.8m | 11.5m | 12.1m | 42.4m | 41.2m | 54.1m | 51.4m | 38.7m | 42.9m | 47.1m | 35.8m | 22.6m | 12.2m | |
Accounts Receivable | 23.8m | 27.3m | 32.5m | 33.1m | 36.8m | 40.1m | 25.4m | 21.8m | 24.4m | 24.1m | 31.2m | 35.2m | 39.7m | 43.6m | 43.3m | 44.4m | 47.5m | 49.2m | 41.9m | 40.8m | 40.2m | 40.9m | 41.6m |
Inventories | 1.9m | 1.8m | 2.4m | 2.4m | 3.1m | 2.5m | 1.4m | 1.4m | 1.2m | 2.1m | 2.2m | 1.6m | 2.8m | 2.7m | 1.6m | 1.8m | 2.0m | 2.2m | 2.7m | 2.0m | 1.3m | 1.5m | 906.0k |
Current Assets | 69.6m | 74.7m | 77.2m | 85.8m | 99.7m | 107.3m | 92.3m | 94.6m | 109.6m | 120.9m | 104.8m | 86.9m | 78.2m | 107.0m | 110.4m | 126.1m | 122.8m | 111.0m | 108.5m | 108.1m | 100.2m | 88.0m | 81.5m |
| GBP | FY, 1996 | FY, 1997 | FY, 1998 | FY, 1999 | FY, 2000 | FY, 2001 | FY, 2002 | FY, 2003 | FY, 2004 | FY, 2005 | FY, 2006 | FY, 2007 | FY, 2008 | FY, 2009 | FY, 2010 | FY, 2011 | FY, 2012 | FY, 2013 | FY, 2014 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 | FY, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income | 17.7m | 20.1m | 18.9m | 23.4m | (63.1m) | 14.8m | 11.3m | 15.6m | 18.0m | 27.0m | 22.0m | 33.8m | 32.2m | 37.9m | 38.2m | 44.2m | 47.2m | 48.7m | 44.0m | 42.0m | 43.5m | 41.4m | 35.3m |
Cash From Operating Activities | 30.1m | 34.7m | 37.3m | 27.9m | 38.1m | 31.2m | 11.4m | 29.1m | 30.5m | 23.9m | 28.6m | 33.4m | 45.6m | 56.7m | 63.4m | 77.5m | 70.4m | 59.9m | 69.0m | 54.0m | 39.9m | 49.8m | 41.8m |
Dividends Paid | 6.6m | 7.6m | 8.6m | 9.5m | 10.1m | 10.5m | 10.5m | 10.9m | 12.9m | 14.3m | 34.6m | 51.0m | 42.9m | 23.9m | 32.9m | 36.0m | 39.1m | 40.9m | 40.9m | 40.9m | 36.9m | 38.6m | 36.1m |
Cash From Financing Activities | 41.9m | (11.2m) | (19.7m) | 700.0k | (5.2m) | (6.0m) | (6.0m) | (1.0k) | 16.0k | 291.0k | 531.0k | (290.0k) | 20.6m | 47.8m | (5.2m) | (6.8m) | (1.8m) | (4.6m) | (48.7m) | (161.1m) | (57.3m) | (36.3m) |
| GBP | Y, 2018 |
|---|---|
Revenue/Employee | 173.7k |
Debt/Equity | -0.3 x |
Debt/Assets | 0.1 x |
Financial Leverage | -2.7 x |
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The Economist Online and Social Media Presence
23.47m Twitter followers
The Economist has 23.47m Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 0.5% quarter over quarter
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The Economist News and Updates
November 22, 2018
Global Leaders in Oncology Convene at The Economist Events' War on Cancer 2018 to Explore the Technological Revolution and the Future of Patient Engagement
LONDON, November 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Economist Events' fourth annual War on Cancer 2018, held in London on November 20th, was host to high profile leaders, industry representatives and policymakers in oncology globally. Discussions at the summit this year were focused around new...
October 16, 2018
The Economist Intelligence Unit and Corteva Agriscience™, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, Release 2018 Global Food Security Index Findings
WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Corteva Agriscience™, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, and The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), released the 2018 Global Food Security Index (GFSI) findings. The report, sponsored by Corteva Agriscience, provides a common...
October 01, 2018
Teads signs exclusive global partnership with The Economist Group
NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Teads, the global media platform, today announces an exclusive global partnership with The Economist Group to deliver both outstream video and viewable display across all its media brands. With a growing global audience and a reputation for...
September 26, 2018
The Economist Events' Global Illicit Trade Summit to Spark Action-Driven Dialogue on Combating Illicit Trade
ABU DHABI, UAE, September 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Shadow' Economies estimated to be over US$3 trillion UAE ranks 34th in the Global Illicit Trade Environment Index From counterfeit goods to illicit financial flows, to human trafficking and drugs; the 'shadow' economy is estimated to...
September 13, 2018
The Economist presents a manifesto for the revival of liberalism
LONDON, Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking its 175th anniversary, The Economist today published an essay titled, "The Economist at 175: How to reinvent liberalism for the 21st century." The ten-page essay and an accompanying editorial assess the health of classical British...
September 04, 2018
The Economist says Steve Bannon is still invited to its festival
Steve Bannon may have been shunned from one high-profile media confab, but he is still set to appear at another.
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The Economist Company Life and Culture
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The Economist Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Economist founded?
The Economist was founded in 1843.
Who are The Economist key executives?
The Economist's key executives are Zanny Minton Beddoes, Chris Stibbs and Robin Bew.
How many employees does The Economist have?
The Economist has 2,161 employees.
What is The Economist revenue?
Latest The Economist annual revenue is £366.6 m.
What is The Economist revenue per employee?
Latest The Economist revenue per employee is £169.6 k.
Who are The Economist competitors?
Competitors of The Economist include Alm Media, SAGE Publications and Oxford University Press.
Where is The Economist headquarters?
The Economist headquarters is located at 25 St. James' Street, London.
Where are The Economist offices?
The Economist has an office in London.
How many offices does The Economist have?
The Economist has 1 office.