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NEXT LSE:NXT Stock Report

Last Price

UK£115.55

Market Cap

UK£13.5b

7D

2.9%

1Y

27.8%

Updated

13 Apr, 2025

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Company Financials +

NEXT plc

LSE:NXT Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£13.5b

NXT Stock Overview

Engages in the retail of clothing, homeware, and beauty products in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and internationally. More details

NXT fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation1/6
Future Growth3/6
Past Performance3/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends2/6

Rewards

Earnings are forecast to grow 4.95% per year

Risk Analysis

Significant insider selling over the past 3 months


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International Expansion And Technology Investments Will Create Future Value

Key Takeaways Expanding international business through strategic marketing and modernized operations aims to increase revenue growth and resilience against inflationary pressures. Investments in technology and AI-driven efficiencies intend to reduce costs, improve margins, and enhance earnings through diversified revenue streams and strategic acquisitions.
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1.7% overvalued intrinsic discount
4.78%
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NEXT plc Competitors

B&M European Value Retail

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UK£2.9b

JD Sports Fashion

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UK£3.7b

Kingfisher

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UK£4.4b

Pan Pacific International Holdings

TSE:7532

JP¥2.6t

Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for NEXT
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUK£115.55
52 Week HighUK£116.15
52 Week LowUK£85.98
Beta1.15
1 Month Change19.37%
3 Month Change23.58%
1 Year Change27.76%
3 Year Change86.67%
5 Year Change160.54%
Change since IPO20,171.93%

Recent News & Updates

Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On NEXT plc's (LON:NXT) Full-Year Report

Mar 30
Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On NEXT plc's (LON:NXT) Full-Year Report

Recent updates

Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On NEXT plc's (LON:NXT) Full-Year Report

Mar 30
Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On NEXT plc's (LON:NXT) Full-Year Report

Here's Why We Think NEXT (LON:NXT) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Mar 17
Here's Why We Think NEXT (LON:NXT) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of NEXT plc (LON:NXT)

Mar 03
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of NEXT plc (LON:NXT)

NEXT (LON:NXT) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns

Feb 17
NEXT (LON:NXT) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns

Here's Why NEXT (LON:NXT) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Jan 22
Here's Why NEXT (LON:NXT) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

When Should You Buy NEXT plc (LON:NXT)?

Dec 28
When Should You Buy NEXT plc (LON:NXT)?

NEXT (LON:NXT) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth

Dec 16
NEXT (LON:NXT) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of NEXT plc (LON:NXT)

Nov 23
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of NEXT plc (LON:NXT)

Capital Investments At NEXT (LON:NXT) Point To A Promising Future

Nov 11
Capital Investments At NEXT (LON:NXT) Point To A Promising Future
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Innovative Brands And Automation Propel Overseas Growth Amid Market Challenges

Nov 10 Growth in overseas business and focus on wholly-owned brands present opportunities for higher profitability and enhanced margins internationally.

NEXT's (LON:NXT) Dividend Will Be £0.75

Oct 30
NEXT's (LON:NXT) Dividend Will Be £0.75

These 4 Measures Indicate That NEXT (LON:NXT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Oct 12
These 4 Measures Indicate That NEXT (LON:NXT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

NEXT's (LON:NXT) Solid Earnings May Rest On Weak Foundations

Sep 26
NEXT's (LON:NXT) Solid Earnings May Rest On Weak Foundations

NEXT's (LON:NXT) Dividend Will Be £0.75

Sep 22
NEXT's (LON:NXT) Dividend Will Be £0.75

With EPS Growth And More, NEXT (LON:NXT) Makes An Interesting Case

Sep 16
With EPS Growth And More, NEXT (LON:NXT) Makes An Interesting Case

What Does NEXT plc's (LON:NXT) Share Price Indicate?

Sep 02
What Does NEXT plc's (LON:NXT) Share Price Indicate?

A Look At The Fair Value Of NEXT plc (LON:NXT)

Aug 06
A Look At The Fair Value Of NEXT plc (LON:NXT)

NEXT plc's (LON:NXT) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking

Jul 11
NEXT plc's (LON:NXT) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking

NEXT (LON:NXT) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £1.41

Jun 15
NEXT (LON:NXT) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £1.41

NEXT (LON:NXT) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns

Jun 14
NEXT (LON:NXT) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns

Do NEXT's (LON:NXT) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Jun 02
Do NEXT's (LON:NXT) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

NEXT (LON:NXT) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £1.41

May 21
NEXT (LON:NXT) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £1.41

Here's Why NEXT plc's (LON:NXT) CEO Compensation Is The Least Of Shareholders' Concerns

May 10
Here's Why NEXT plc's (LON:NXT) CEO Compensation Is The Least Of Shareholders' Concerns

NEXT (LON:NXT) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £1.41

Apr 30
NEXT (LON:NXT) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £1.41

Is NEXT (LON:NXT) A Risky Investment?

Apr 28
Is NEXT (LON:NXT) A Risky Investment?

NEXT (LON:NXT) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Apr 16
NEXT (LON:NXT) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Shareholder Returns

NXTGB Multiline RetailGB Market
7D2.9%-4.6%-1.0%
1Y27.8%12.9%-3.0%

Return vs Industry: NXT exceeded the UK Multiline Retail industry which returned 12.9% over the past year.

Return vs Market: NXT exceeded the UK Market which returned -3% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is NXT's price volatile compared to industry and market?
NXT volatility
NXT Average Weekly Movement4.4%
Multiline Retail Industry Average Movement5.0%
Market Average Movement5.5%
10% most volatile stocks in GB Market10.3%
10% least volatile stocks in GB Market3.1%

Stable Share Price: NXT has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.

Volatility Over Time: NXT's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
186432,931Simon Wolfsonwww.nextplc.co.uk

NEXT plc engages in the retail of clothing, homeware, and beauty products in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and internationally. It operates through NEXT Online, NEXT Retail, NEXT Finance, Total Platform, and Other Business Activities segments. The company offers NEXT branded products; and women’s, men’s, children’s fashion clothing, and accessories; and third-party branded products.

NEXT plc Fundamentals Summary

How do NEXT's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
NXT fundamental statistics
Market capUK£13.48b
Earnings (TTM)UK£736.10m
Revenue (TTM)UK£6.12b

18.3x

P/E Ratio

2.2x

P/S Ratio

Is NXT overvalued?

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Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
NXT income statement (TTM)
RevenueUK£6.12b
Cost of RevenueUK£3.46b
Gross ProfitUK£2.66b
Other ExpensesUK£1.93b
EarningsUK£736.10m

Last Reported Earnings

Jan 25, 2025

Next Earnings Date

Sep 18, 2025

Earnings per share (EPS)6.31
Gross Margin43.50%
Net Profit Margin12.03%
Debt/Equity Ratio49.2%

How did NXT perform over the long term?

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Dividends

2.0%

Current Dividend Yield

38%

Payout Ratio

Does NXT pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy NXT by to receive an upcoming dividend?
NEXT dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateJul 03 2025
Dividend Pay DateAug 01 2025
Days until Ex dividend80 days
Days until Dividend pay date109 days

Does NXT pay a reliable dividends?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/04/13 16:34
End of Day Share Price 2025/04/11 00:00
Earnings2025/01/25
Annual Earnings2025/01/25

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
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

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

NEXT plc is covered by 46 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
Nicholas BubbArden Partners Plc.
Karen HowlandBarclays
James AnsteadBarclays