Persimmon Past Earnings Performance

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Persimmon's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -19.8%, while the Consumer Durables industry saw earnings declining at 0.4% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 3.1% per year. Persimmon's return on equity is 7.5%, and it has net margins of 8.8%.

Key information

-19.8%

Earnings growth rate

-19.9%

EPS growth rate

Consumer Durables Industry Growth-3.6%
Revenue growth rate-3.1%
Return on equity7.5%
Net Margin8.8%
Next Earnings Update11 Mar 2025

Recent past performance updates

We Think You Can Look Beyond Persimmon's (LON:PSN) Lackluster Earnings

Aug 15
We Think You Can Look Beyond Persimmon's (LON:PSN) Lackluster Earnings

Recent updates

At UK£11.80, Is Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) Worth Looking At Closely?

Jan 17
At UK£11.80, Is Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) Worth Looking At Closely?

Is Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) Trading At A 30% Discount?

Nov 16
Is Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) Trading At A 30% Discount?

Slammed 26% Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) Screens Well Here But There Might Be A Catch

Nov 16
Slammed 26% Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) Screens Well Here But There Might Be A Catch

Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Persimmon (LON:PSN)

Nov 01
Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Persimmon (LON:PSN)

What Is Persimmon Plc's (LON:PSN) Share Price Doing?

Oct 16
What Is Persimmon Plc's (LON:PSN) Share Price Doing?

Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN)

Oct 01
Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN)

We Think You Can Look Beyond Persimmon's (LON:PSN) Lackluster Earnings

Aug 15
We Think You Can Look Beyond Persimmon's (LON:PSN) Lackluster Earnings

Persimmon Plc Just Recorded A 5.2% Revenue Beat: Here's What Analysts Think

Aug 10
Persimmon Plc Just Recorded A 5.2% Revenue Beat: Here's What Analysts Think

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN)

Jul 05
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN)

Persimmon (LON:PSN) Will Be Looking To Turn Around Its Returns

Jun 20
Persimmon (LON:PSN) Will Be Looking To Turn Around Its Returns

Is Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) Potentially Undervalued?

Jun 05
Is Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) Potentially Undervalued?

With Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For

May 01
With Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For

Persimmon Plc Just Beat Revenue By 7.5%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Mar 14
Persimmon Plc Just Beat Revenue By 7.5%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

What Does Persimmon Plc's (LON:PSN) Share Price Indicate?

Feb 27
What Does Persimmon Plc's (LON:PSN) Share Price Indicate?

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN)

Jan 19
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN)

Persimmon Plc's (LON:PSN) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price

Jan 04
Persimmon Plc's (LON:PSN) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price

Some Investors May Be Worried About Persimmon's (LON:PSN) Returns On Capital

Nov 06
Some Investors May Be Worried About Persimmon's (LON:PSN) Returns On Capital

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN)?

Aug 25
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN)?

Persimmon (LON:PSN) Will Be Looking To Turn Around Its Returns

Jul 26
Persimmon (LON:PSN) Will Be Looking To Turn Around Its Returns

Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) Shares Could Be 26% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jun 11
Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) Shares Could Be 26% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

The Returns On Capital At Persimmon (LON:PSN) Don't Inspire Confidence

Apr 26
The Returns On Capital At Persimmon (LON:PSN) Don't Inspire Confidence

At UK£12.15, Is It Time To Put Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) On Your Watch List?

Mar 16
At UK£12.15, Is It Time To Put Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) On Your Watch List?

Persimmon Plc's (LON:PSN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 23% Below Its Share Price

Feb 13
Persimmon Plc's (LON:PSN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 23% Below Its Share Price

Shareholders Are Optimistic That Persimmon (LON:PSN) Will Multiply In Value

Jan 01
Shareholders Are Optimistic That Persimmon (LON:PSN) Will Multiply In Value

Is There Now An Opportunity In Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN)?

Dec 05
Is There Now An Opportunity In Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN)?

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN)

Nov 08
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN)

Investors Shouldn't Overlook The Favourable Returns On Capital At Persimmon (LON:PSN)

Sep 25
Investors Shouldn't Overlook The Favourable Returns On Capital At Persimmon (LON:PSN)

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN)?

Aug 26
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN)?

Is Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) Trading At A 49% Discount?

Jul 28
Is Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) Trading At A 49% Discount?

Shareholders Are Optimistic That Persimmon (LON:PSN) Will Multiply In Value

Jun 14
Shareholders Are Optimistic That Persimmon (LON:PSN) Will Multiply In Value

At UK£21.11, Is It Time To Put Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) On Your Watch List?

May 16
At UK£21.11, Is It Time To Put Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) On Your Watch List?

Persimmon Plc's (LON:PSN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 70% Above Its Share Price

Mar 17
Persimmon Plc's (LON:PSN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 70% Above Its Share Price

Why You Should Care About Persimmon's (LON:PSN) Strong Returns On Capital

Mar 03
Why You Should Care About Persimmon's (LON:PSN) Strong Returns On Capital

Is There Now An Opportunity In Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN)?

Feb 15
Is There Now An Opportunity In Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN)?

Are Investors Undervaluing Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) By 21%?

Dec 13
Are Investors Undervaluing Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) By 21%?

Persimmon (LON:PSN) Looks To Prolong Its Impressive Returns

Nov 14
Persimmon (LON:PSN) Looks To Prolong Its Impressive Returns

Should You Think About Buying Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) Now?

Nov 01
Should You Think About Buying Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN) Now?

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN)

Sep 10
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Persimmon Plc (LON:PSN)

We Like Persimmon's (LON:PSN) Earnings For More Than Just Statutory Profit

Aug 26
We Like Persimmon's (LON:PSN) Earnings For More Than Just Statutory Profit

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Persimmon makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

LSE:PSN Revenue, expenses and earnings (GBP Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Jun 242,9012561720
31 Mar 242,8372561730
31 Dec 232,7732551740
30 Sep 233,0442931710
30 Jun 233,3163311670
31 Mar 233,5664461590
31 Dec 223,8165611500
30 Sep 223,6376481440
30 Jun 223,4587361380
31 Mar 223,5347621330
31 Dec 213,6117871290
30 Sep 213,7957901260
30 Jun 213,9797921240
31 Mar 213,6537151190
31 Dec 203,3286381150
30 Sep 203,2076571120
30 Jun 203,0866751100
31 Mar 203,3687621090
31 Dec 193,6498491070
30 Sep 193,6538641050
30 Jun 193,6568791020
31 Mar 193,6978831010
31 Dec 183,7388861010
30 Sep 183,7098621100
30 Jun 183,6808371200
31 Mar 183,6398121220
31 Dec 173,5987871250
30 Sep 173,4997491170
30 Jun 173,4017111100
31 Mar 173,2696681080
31 Dec 163,1376251070
30 Sep 163,0985971140
30 Jun 163,0595681210
31 Mar 162,9805451220
31 Dec 152,9025221230
30 Sep 152,8054841190
30 Jun 152,7084461150
31 Mar 152,6414091140
31 Dec 142,5743721140
30 Sep 142,4793461110
30 Jun 142,3843201080
31 Mar 142,2352881070

Quality Earnings: PSN has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: PSN's current net profit margins (8.8%) are lower than last year (10%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: PSN's earnings have declined by 19.8% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: PSN's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: PSN had negative earnings growth (-22.5%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Consumer Durables industry average (-22.5%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: PSN's Return on Equity (7.5%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/01/16 07:19
End of Day Share Price 2025/01/16 00:00
Earnings2024/06/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Persimmon Plc is covered by 43 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Timothy RichmondArden Partners Plc.
Clyde LewisAuerbach Grayson
Jonathan BellBarclays