Member Login
  1. Stocks
    2. /
  2. International Distributions Services plc (LSE: IDS)
    3. /

LSE:IDS (International Distributions Services plc)

About IDS

Royal Mail Group Plc is a postal and delivery business established in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1516, making it one of the oldest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. The group operates through two primary divisions. Its Royal Mail segment collects, sorts, and delivers letters as well as parcels to individuals and businesses throughout the UK six days a week. Its General Logistics Systems (GLS) arm provides an international parcel delivery service throughout Europe and North America. Operations in the latter region were recently expanded following the acquisition of Rosenau Transport in 2021. In recent years, management has been introducing new automation solutions for processing parcels. Today over 50% of packages moving through Royal Mail's ecosystem are automatically prepared for customer delivery. And an additional two automated parcel hubs are currently being constructed to further improve efficiency and reduce delivery times.
Financial Market Data copyright © 2024 QuoteMedia. Data delayed 15 minutes unless otherwise indicated (view delay times for all exchanges). RT=Real-Time, EOD=End of Day, PD=Previous Day. Market Data powered by QuoteMedia. Terms of Use.

    • Frequently Asked Questions

    Royal Mail shares are highly popular amongst UK investors. Historically the business has been a fairly muted income stock. But with its transition towards parcels over letters, growth has started to creep in. And that has introduced higher volatility to the Royal Mail share price.

    Given the rise of e-commerce, Royal Mail may be in a favourable position to capitalise on these industry trends. However, the high level of competition exposes investors to risks that need to be considered.

    Yes. Royal Mail shares pay a cash dividend at an average 33% payout ratio. Dividends were temporarily cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic but resumed in 2021.

    Royal Mail shares pay out a dividend twice a year in July and December.

    Royal Mail shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange. They can be bought from any investment account that provides access to this exchange platform.

    International Distributions Services plc (LSE: IDS) Latest News

    Young Black woman looking concerned while in front of her laptop
    Investing Articles

    Royal Mail owner IDS’ shares rose 11% in November! Time to buy them for dividends?

    | Royston Wild

    The IDS share price soared in November despite the firm's decision to axe interim dividends. Should investors still buy it…

    Read more »

    Photo of a man going through financial problems
    Investing Articles

    IDS shares and its 7.1% dividend yield could be in trouble

    | John Choong

    IDS shares are historically known for their generous dividends. However, this could be in jeopardy in the near term. Here's…

    Read more »

    Risk reward ratio / risk management concept
    Investing Articles

    IDS shares are high-risk, high-reward. Here’s why

    | John Choong

    Shares in Royal Mail owner, IDS have tumbled from £5.26 to £2.52 this year. So, should I buy the stock…

    Read more »

    Young Black woman looking concerned while in front of her laptop
    Investing Articles

    Should I buy Royal Mail owner IDS’ shares for BIG dividends?

    | Royston Wild

    IDS -- the parent company of Royal Mail -- carries extra-tasty dividend yields at its current share price. Is the…

    Read more »

    Middle-aged white man wearing glasses, staring into space over the top of his laptop in a coffee shop
    Investing Articles

    What next for IDS shares after ditching the dividend?

    | Cliff D'Arcy

    IDS shares have collapsed by more than half in 2022 so far. And after an awful set of half-year results,…

    Read more »

    Portrait of elderly man wearing white denim shirt and glasses looking up with hand on chin. Thoughtful senior entrepreneur, studio shot against grey background.
    Investing Articles

    Buying this popular dividend share in 2022 was a mistake!

    | Cliff D'Arcy

    In June, we bought this dividend share for its bumper cash yield. Five months on, it's been a rocky ride,…

    Read more »

    Portrait of elderly man wearing white denim shirt and glasses looking up with hand on chin. Thoughtful senior entrepreneur, studio shot against grey background.
    Investing Articles

    Why are Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services shares up 8% today?

    | James J. McCombie

    Shares in IDS, formerly known as Royal Mail, were lifted today when barriers to a significant investor increasing its stake…

    Read more »

    Young Caucasian girl showing and pointing up with fingers number three against yellow background
    Investing Articles

    2 FTSE 250 shares I bought for big dividends

    | Cliff D'Arcy

    These two FTSE 250 shares have crashed in 2022. But I see recovery potential in one and deep value in…

    Read more »

    Mindful young woman breathing out with closed eyes, calming down in stressful situation, working on computer in modern kitchen.
    Investing Articles

    Since ditching the Royal Mail name, International Distributions Services shares have crashed!

    | Cliff D'Arcy

    Shares in Royal Mail have crashed by over a third since it decided to change its name to International Distributions…

    Read more »

    woman sitting in wheelchair at the table and looking at computer monitor while talking on mobile phone and drinking coffee at home
    Investing Articles

    IDS shares just crashed! Should I be buying?

    | John Choong

    IDS shares crashed by more than 10% last week. So, here's why, and whether I'll be buying its stock for…

    Read more »

    Middle-aged white man wearing glasses, staring into space over the top of his laptop in a coffee shop
    Investing Articles

    Should I buy International Distribution Services (Royal Mail) shares while they’re under 200p?

    | Edward Sheldon, CFA

    What used to known as Royal Mail shares have tanked recently. Edward Sheldon looks at whether they're worth him buying…

    Read more »

    Entrepreneur on the phone.
    Investing Articles

    Royal Mail shares have changed name. Will their fortunes change too?

    | Michael Hawkins

    Royal Mail shares will now be traded as International Distributions Services. Whether this means a turnaround in the share price…

    Read more »