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    James Rowland Clark

    Research Analyst at Barclays

    James Rowland Clark is an Equity Research Analyst at Barclays Capital Securities Ltd., specializing in equity research with a focus on companies such as Intertek Group plc and coverage that includes leading consumer goods and services firms. He is recognized for his insightful analysis, as demonstrated by recent 'Buy' calls and consistent activity on platforms like TipRanks, though explicit success rates or rankings are not publicly available. Clark has held his analyst position at Barclays since November 2014, contributing over a decade of experience in financial research, with no prior firms listed in public records for this role. His professional credentials include significant industry experience and active coverage of major listed companies, though specific FINRA registrations or securities licenses are not confirmed from available sources.

    James Rowland Clark's questions to Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) leadership

    James Rowland Clark's questions to Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) leadership • Q2 2024

    Question

    James Rowland Clark questioned the underlying trends in the Australian market and sought an explanation for the upward revision of the group's interest charge guidance.

    Answer

    CFO Rob Coldrake explained that Australia's performance was resilient, with strong customer engagement in marquee sports events helping to offset expected declines in the racing market. He attributed the higher interest charge guidance to a delay in cash efficiency projects until 2025 and a correction of previously optimistic interest rate and cash assumptions for the second half of the year.

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    James Rowland Clark's questions to Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) leadership • Q2 2024

    Question

    James Rowland Clark asked for factors providing confidence that Australian market trends have bottomed and whether the increase in the guided interest charge is a timing issue or a permanent change.

    Answer

    CFO Rob Coldrake explained that Australia's performance is resilient, with strong customer acquisition in marquee sports events offsetting expected racing market declines. Regarding the interest charge, he stated it is partly a timing issue, with a cash efficiency project delayed to 2025, and partly a revision of previously optimistic forecasts for interest rates and cash balances.

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