Informa plc

INF · Communication Services

About Informa plc (INF)

Informa plc is a Publishing company operating in the Communication Services sector.

INF trades on the London Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Publishing

Key Statistics

Current Price
£825.80
Market Cap
£11.22B
52-Week High
£1,000.00
52-Week Low
£719.00
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Publishing

£1,000 Invested in Informa plc (INF)

1 Year
£852
+-15%
3 Years
£1,155
+15%
5 Years
£1,580
+58%
10 Years
£1,213
+21%
Since IPO
£3,497
+250%

How much would £1,000 invested in INF be worth today?

What would £1,000 invested in INF 1 year ago be worth today?

A £1,000 investment in Informa plc (INF) in 2025 would be worth £852 as of November 2026, representing a -14.8% total return.

What would £1,000 invested in INF 3 years ago be worth today?

A £1,000 investment in Informa plc (INF) in 2023 would be worth £1,155 as of November 2026, representing a +15.5% total return.

What would £1,000 invested in INF 5 years ago be worth today?

A £1,000 investment in Informa plc (INF) in 2021 would be worth £1,580 as of November 2026, representing a +58.0% total return.

What would £1,000 invested in INF 10 years ago be worth today?

A £1,000 investment in Informa plc (INF) in 2016 would be worth £1,213 as of November 2026, representing a +21.3% total return.

What would £1,000 invested in INF at IPO be worth today?

A £1,000 investment in Informa plc (INF) at IPO would be worth £3,497 as of November 2026, representing a +249.7% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+0.81%
Positive Months
181
54% of 334
Negative Months
151
45% of 334
Data Period
27+ years
334 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Feb 2000 (+36.8%)
Best month on avg: February (+4.4%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Jun 2001 (-43.2%)
Worst month on avg: September (-2.4%)

Over the past 27+ years (334 months), Informa plc (INF) has averaged a monthly return of +0.81% with a median return of +0.91%. The stock had 181 positive months (54%) and 151 negative months (45%). The best month in INF's history was February 2000 with a +36.8% return, while the worst was June 2001 at -43.2%. Historically, February tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.4%), and September the weakest (-2.4%).

INF's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1999 with a cumulative return of +83.3%, and the worst was 2001 at -48.4%.

Annual Returns

Over 28 years of trading history, Informa plc (INF) has delivered an average annual return of +10.12% with a median return of +12.84%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +4.21%. The stock posted gains in 17 years (61%) and losses in 11 years (39%).

INF's best year was 1999 with a +113.88% gain, while the worst was 2001 at -55.50%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 4, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. INF achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 15 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.

Avg Return
+10.12%
Best Year
1999 (+113.88%)
Worst Year
2001 (-55.50%)
Positive Years
17/28
Year Return Start End
2026 -6.56% £883.77 £825.80
2025 +10.75% £797.99 £883.77
2024 +2.22% £780.62 £797.99
2023 +26.10% £619.03 £780.62
2022 +19.94% £516.10 £619.03
2021 -5.90% £548.47 £516.10
2020 -35.94% £856.17 £548.47
2019 +36.03% £629.42 £856.17
2018 -12.69% £720.91 £629.42
2017 +6.21% £678.77 £720.91
2016 +20.53% £563.17 £678.77
2015 +30.25% £432.38 £563.17
2014 -17.88% £526.50 £432.38
2013 +27.78% £412.05 £526.50
2012 +24.33% £331.42 £412.05
2011 -11.30% £373.67 £331.42
2010 +27.38% £293.34 £373.67
2009 +29.99% £225.67 £293.34
2008 -46.64% £422.95 £225.67
2007 -22.64% £546.70 £422.95
2006 +37.66% £397.13 £546.70
2005 +14.92% £345.56 £397.13
2004 +17.79% £293.36 £345.56
2003 +91.34% £153.32 £293.36
2002 -37.27% £244.39 £153.32
2001 -55.50% £549.20 £244.39
2000 -1.40% £556.98 £549.20
1999 +113.88% £260.41 £556.98

Frequently Asked Questions: INF

What sector is INF in? ▼

INF operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in the Publishing industry. This sector includes telecom companies, media firms, and interactive entertainment businesses.

How has INF performed historically? ▼

Over 28 years of trading history, INF has posted gains in 17 years (61% of the time). The best year was 1999 with a +113.9% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in INF? ▼

You can invest in INF through any brokerage account that offers access to the London Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold INF.

Last updated: 11/1/2026