Merlin Entertainments Share Discussion Threads

[philanderer] 07/8/2017 09:42

Consumer spending drops for third month in a row

Figures suggest more consumers are choosing to holiday at home thanks to stagnant wage growth and a weaker pound.

[philanderer] 06/8/2017 09:20

Merlin Entertainments expands China Midway portfolio

[philanderer] 04/8/2017 15:17

Merlin Entertainments - Lego conquers all

[philanderer] 04/8/2017 09:01

No problems with those.

P[eel Hunt upgrades to 'buy' tp 530p


4th aug ShoreCap hold -
4th aug Numis add tp 553p
4th aug Liberum hold tp 515p

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[quepassa] 04/8/2017 08:44

Strong figures.
BIG increase in divi.

You only increase divi by that quantum if you are pretty certain of good prospects ahead.

ALL IMO. DYOR.
QP

[ddubzy] 04/8/2017 07:05

Only skimmed results, but they look good. Should boost the SP, plus a 9% divi increase, ex divi 17 Aug!

[xc1] 04/8/2017 06:18

The price is sitting bang on the lower ascending trend line.If it breaks down through it then it's murder on the dance floor. Especially after the long established support and resistance trend.

[manics] 04/8/2017 05:21

Berenberg braces for disappointment from Merlin

Falling visitor numbers at attractions such as Legoland and Blackpool Pleasure Beach may make for a disappointing set of first-half results for Merlin Entertainment (MERL), according to Berenberg.

‘Merlin may have raised ticket prices too far,’ Berenberg analyst Owen Shirley warned yesterday, ahead of today’s results. He also claimed that lower-than-expected cinema admissions for the Lego Batman Movie had meant that the expected divisional boost for Legoland had failed to materialise; a result which he said was ‘unlikely to be taken well’.

Shirley noted that ‘earnings risk is skewed to the downside’ and maintained his ‘sell’ recommendation, in place since March. The shares fell 1.2% to 462.8p yesterday.

[philanderer] 03/8/2017 21:38

Interims tomorrow.

[philanderer] 01/8/2017 13:38

O2 WiFi now available on London Eye tourist attraction

[philanderer] 01/8/2017 12:37

Fanta, Sprite and Dr Pepper partner with Merlin Entertainments group this Summer in new on-pack promotion

[xc1] 28/7/2017 15:19

Waiting for 458p - ascending line - , then assess from there as could be a buy.

[philanderer] 27/7/2017 16:55

27th july Barclays overweight tp 575p

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[philanderer] 21/7/2017 13:46

Legoland proposal reaches next level as Goshen planners accept FEIS

[philanderer] 18/7/2017 13:21

WTM London welcomes 60 new exhibitors


Sixty new exhibitors have already signed up to do business at this year’s WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry taking place from November 6 to 8– including major tourist boards, innovative technology specialists and famous attractions.

.....Meanwhile, many exhibitors have decided to upgrade and take a main stand, instead of sharing exhibition space with others, in order to raise their profile during the event.

They include international attractions giant Merlin Entertainments – which runs brands such as Legoland and Madame Tussauds – and the tourist boards of Grenada and Moscow.

[philanderer] 17/7/2017 21:16

'UK Stocks Tapping into Emerging Markets Growth'


Merlin Entertainments (MERL)


Merlin Entertainments’ main business is the operation of theme parks. Most of its revenue is derived from its Midway Attractions division of indoor venues. The stock gains 7.9% year to date.

Known in the UK as the operator of theme parks Alton Towers and LegoLand, Merlin Entertainments is not limited to the UK. They currently have four theme parks in China, one in Korea and two in South East Asia.

The company will also open a theme park in Dubai in October this year, and continue to explore opportunities in China.
“Merlin has a diverse portfolio of global brands with over 70% of 2016 profits from outside the UK and this proportion will only grow over time as we continue to invest internationally. I remain confident in the company's underlying growth prospects,” said Nick Varney, chief executive of Merlin Entertainments.

Richard Buxton, manager of the Old Mutual UK Alpha Fund and Steve Davies, manager of the Jupiter UK Growth Fund both back the stock, believing the company is a “fabulous long-term structural growth story”.

“I can see their growth story out to 2030 and there are not many companies particularly in the top end of the FTSE 100 that you can say that about,” said Davies. According to Morningstar data, fund management group BlackRock owns 8.7% of the company.

[philanderer] 13/7/2017 17:56

They must have Filey on the brain ;-)

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13th july Barclays overweight tp 575p

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[kop202] 12/7/2017 10:43

.......ErrSurely shom mishtake. ....Fylde coast not in Yorkshire

[philanderer] 11/7/2017 17:58

Merlin Entertainments unveils accommodation openings at Alton Towers and LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort


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[philanderer] 11/7/2017 00:18

Picsolve announces collaboration with Merlin Entertainment

[philanderer] 05/7/2017 11:56

Liberum initiating coverage with 'hold' and 515p target