Ibstock plc

LSE:IBST Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£394.0m

Ibstock Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 1/6

Ibstock is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 3.01%. Next payment date is on 29th May, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 7th May, 2026.

Key information

3.0%

Dividend yield

n/a

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yieldn/a
Future Dividend Yield4.0%
Dividend Growth-3.8%
Next dividend pay date29 May 26
Ex dividend date07 May 26
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio385%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Analysis Article May 02

Ibstock (LON:IBST) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.025

Ibstock plc ( LON:IBST ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.025 per share on the 30th of May. Based on...

Recent updates

Narrative Update May 03

IBST: 2026 Dividend Reset And New CFO Appointment Will Underpin Recalibrated Upside

Analysts have reduced their price target on Ibstock by £0.34. This reflects slightly more conservative assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples.
Narrative Update Apr 17

IBST: 2026 Dividend Reset Will Test Confidence In Recalibrated Upside

Analysts have trimmed Ibstock’s implied upside. The latest blended price target has moved lower by around £0.34, citing recent Street research that includes target cuts of £0.34 from Deutsche Bank and £0.10 from RBC Capital.
Narrative Update Apr 03

IBST: Macro Uncertainty On 2026 Earnings Will Shape Bullish Dividend Reset Narrative

Analysts have trimmed their price targets for Ibstock, with the average fair value estimate easing from about £1.38 to £1.34. Recent cuts from firms such as Deutsche Bank and RBC reflect more cautious views on 2026 earnings under ongoing macro uncertainty.
Narrative Update Mar 18

IBST: Macro Uncertainty And Reset Expectations Will Shape Bullish 2026 Earnings Setup

Analysts have reduced their average price target on Ibstock by about £0.06. This reflects a more cautious view on the company’s earnings potential following recent rating and target cuts tied to ongoing macro uncertainty.
Narrative Update Mar 03

IBST: Reset Expectations And Macro Uncertainty Will Shape 2026 Earnings Setup

Analysts have trimmed their price targets for Ibstock, with recent cuts including a move to £1.44 and commentary flagging potential downside risk to 2026 estimates, which has contributed to a modestly lower consolidated target in our update. Analyst Commentary Recent research has focused on what the reduced price targets imply for Ibstock’s valuation and earnings setup into 2026, rather than just the headline target cuts themselves.
Narrative Update Feb 17

IBST: Cautious Sector Outlook And Trimmed Assumptions Will Shape Future Returns

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Ibstock from about £1.45 to £1.43, reflecting lower price targets and more cautious assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E multiples following recent sector updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious stance on Ibstock, with lower price targets and a move to more neutral ratings as analysts reassess earnings risk and valuation multiples.
Narrative Update Feb 02

IBST: Reset Expectations And Cautious Outlook Will Still Support Future Returns

Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Ibstock to about £1.45 from roughly £1.51, reflecting updated assumptions on growth, margins and a lower Street price target backdrop. Analyst Commentary Bullish and cautious views on Ibstock have both shifted recently as price targets were reset and ratings adjusted, which feeds directly into how you might think about risk and reward around the new fair value estimate.
Narrative Update Jan 19

IBST: End Market Recovery Will Face Cautious Outlook But Still Support Returns

The analyst price target for Ibstock has been trimmed from about £1.55 to roughly £1.51 per share, reflecting analysts' more cautious assumptions on growth, margins, and future P/E as they flag softer end market support and macro uncertainty. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a more cautious stance on Ibstock, with both rating moves and price targets reset closer to the current trading range as analysts reassess growth, execution risks, and valuation under softer demand conditions.
Narrative Update Jan 05

IBST: End Market Recovery Will Support Returns As Planning Impact Gradually Improves

Analysts have reduced their price targets on Ibstock, moving from £2.10 to £1.40 and from £1.70 to £1.50, citing weaker end market support and a slower than expected impact from new build planning changes. Analyst Commentary Recent research takes a more cautious stance on Ibstock, with both rating and price target changes pointing to a reassessment of how quickly the company can translate its positioning into returns for shareholders.
Narrative Update Dec 21

IBST: End Market Recovery Will Drive Future Upside As Planning Uncertainty Eases

Ibstock's analyst price target has been cut to about £1.55 from roughly £1.60, as analysts temper expectations for revenue growth and margins amid softer end market support and delays in new build planning activity. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates highlight a more cautious stance on Ibstock, with lower price targets reflecting subdued expectations for near term growth and profitability.
Narrative Update Dec 07

IBST: End Market Recovery Will Drive Future Upside As Planning Delays Ease

The analyst price target for Ibstock has been revised modestly lower to about £1.60 per share from roughly £1.61. Analysts are factoring in softer end market support and slower-than-expected benefits from planning reforms, along with slightly lower growth and margin assumptions.
Analysis Article Nov 26

Does Ibstock (LON:IBST) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Narrative Update Nov 23

IBST: End Market Recovery Will Drive Renewed Momentum as Planning Delays Abate

Ibstock's analyst fair value price target has been modestly reduced from £1.64 to £1.61. Analysts cite softer end market conditions and delays in new build planning as key factors behind the adjustment.
Narrative Update Nov 08

IBST: Near-Term Market Headwinds Will Ease as Planning Delays Are Resolved

The analyst price target for Ibstock has been cut from £1.71 to £1.64 per share. This reflects a more cautious view on market conditions and reduced revenue growth expectations, according to analysts.
Narrative Update Oct 25

UK Building Materials Sector Will Face Changing Expectations And Margin Pressures

Analysts have lowered their price target for Ibstock from £1.82 to £1.71, citing reduced growth expectations and a slightly softer profit margin outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes reveal a shift in sentiment among analysts regarding Ibstock's valuation and growth prospects.
Analysis Article Oct 17

Return Trends At Ibstock (LON:IBST) Aren't Appealing

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Narrative Update Oct 11

UK Housing Investment And Sustainable Materials Will Transform Construction

Ibstock Analyst Price Target Revised Downward The analyst price target for Ibstock has been reduced from £2.00 to £1.70 per share. Analysts cite expectations of slightly lower revenue growth and profit margins as key factors in the adjustment.
Analysis Article Jul 01

Ibstock plc's (LON:IBST) Stock Retreats 25% But Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors

Ibstock plc ( LON:IBST ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 25% after a relatively good period beforehand. The...
Analysis Article May 02

Ibstock (LON:IBST) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.025

Ibstock plc ( LON:IBST ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.025 per share on the 30th of May. Based on...
Analysis Article Apr 19

Some May Be Optimistic About Ibstock's (LON:IBST) Earnings

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Ibstock plc's ( LON:IBST ) lackluster earnings report last week. We did some...
Analysis Article Apr 15

Ibstock (LON:IBST) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.025

Ibstock plc's ( LON:IBST ) investors are due to receive a payment of £0.025 per share on 30th of May. Based on this...
Analysis Article Mar 26

Ibstock (LON:IBST) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.025

Ibstock plc ( LON:IBST ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.025 per share on the 30th of May. This means...
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New Narrative Mar 09

New Factories And Product Innovation Will Drive Future Success

Strategic investments in new products and capital projects are poised to enhance operational leverage and drive significant revenue and earnings growth.
Analysis Article Mar 09

Ibstock plc Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Investors in Ibstock plc ( LON:IBST ) had a good week, as its shares rose 3.4% to close at UK£1.69 following the...
Analysis Article Mar 08

Ibstock (LON:IBST) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.025

Ibstock plc ( LON:IBST ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.025 per share on the 30th of May. This payment...
Analysis Article Oct 18

These Return Metrics Don't Make Ibstock (LON:IBST) Look Too Strong

When we're researching a company, it's sometimes hard to find the warning signs, but there are some financial metrics...
Analysis Article Aug 20

Ibstock (LON:IBST) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To £0.015

The board of Ibstock plc ( LON:IBST ) has announced that the dividend on 13th of September will be reduced by 56% from...
Analysis Article Aug 15

Ibstock's (LON:IBST) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

The market was pleased with the recent earnings report from Ibstock plc ( LON:IBST ), despite the profit numbers being...
Analysis Article Aug 06

Is There Now An Opportunity In Ibstock plc (LON:IBST)?

Ibstock plc ( LON:IBST ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the...
Analysis Article May 26

Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Ibstock plc's (LON:IBST) Shares

When close to half the companies in the Basic Materials industry in the United Kingdom have price-to-sales ratios (or...
Analysis Article May 10

It's Unlikely That Ibstock plc's (LON:IBST) CEO Will See A Huge Pay Rise This Year

Key Insights Ibstock will host its Annual General Meeting on 16th of May Total pay for CEO Joe Hudson includes...
Analysis Article Feb 23

Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Ibstock (LON:IBST)

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Typically, we'll want to notice a...
Analysis Article Aug 25

We Think Ibstock (LON:IBST) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Aug 05

Ibstock's (LON:IBST) Dividend Will Be Increased To £0.034

Ibstock plc ( LON:IBST ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 15th of September to...
Analysis Article Jun 22

At UK£1.50, Is It Time To Put Ibstock plc (LON:IBST) On Your Watch List?

Ibstock plc ( LON:IBST ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...
Analysis Article Mar 11

Ibstock (LON:IBST) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £0.055

The board of Ibstock plc ( LON:IBST ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of £0.055 on the 12th of May...

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: IBST's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: IBST's dividend payments have fallen over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Ibstock Dividend Yield vs Market
How does IBST dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (IBST)3.0%
Market Bottom 25% (GB)2.2%
Market Top 25% (GB)5.6%
Industry Average (Basic Materials)5.1%
Analyst forecast (IBST) (up to 3 years)4.0%

Notable Dividend: IBST's dividend (3.01%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the UK market (2.23%).

High Dividend: IBST's dividend (3.01%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the UK market (5.67%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its high payout ratio (385%), IBST's dividend payments are not well covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: IBST is paying a dividend but the company has no free cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/21 12:09
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/21 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Ibstock plc is covered by 15 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Robert ChantryBerenberg
Aynsley LamminCanaccord Genuity
Florence O'DonoghueDavy