NEXT Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 2/6
NEXT is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.08% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 3rd August, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 2nd July, 2026.
Key information
2.1%
Dividend yield
4.1%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.2% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 2.8% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.7% |
| Next dividend pay date | 03 Aug 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 02 Jul 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 35% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Analysis Article • Oct 18
NEXT (LON:NXT) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.87
NEXT plc ( LON:NXT ) will pay a dividend of £0.87 on the 5th of January. The payment will take the dividend yield to...Analysis Article • Sep 21
NEXT (LON:NXT) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.87
NEXT plc's ( LON:NXT ) investors are due to receive a payment of £0.87 per share on 5th of January. The payment will...Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 08
NXT: Future Cash Returns Will Rely On Higher Discount Rate Caution
Narrative Update The analyst price target for NEXT has been reduced by £3.42, with analysts citing slightly higher discount rate assumptions and more moderate revenue growth expectations. This change is partly reflected in recent Street research, including a £3.42 target reduction at Citi.Analysis Article • May 04
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine NEXT plc (LON:NXT)?
Let's talk about the popular NEXT plc ( LON:NXT ). The company's shares saw significant share price movement during...Narrative Update • Apr 22
NXT: Future Cash Returns Will Depend On Recalibrated Margins And Discount Rate
Analysts have trimmed their price target on NEXT by £0.18 to reflect slightly softer assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, following recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the new price target as still implying scope for value creation, even after trimming assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E.Narrative Update • Apr 08
NXT: Future Cash Returns Will Depend On Sustained Margin And Discount Rate Support
Analysts have nudged their price target on NEXT higher to £18,000 from £17,800. This reflects updated views on discount rates, long term margins and P/E assumptions, alongside a modestly revised fair value estimate.Analysis Article • Mar 30
Does NEXT (LON:NXT) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Narrative Update • Mar 24
NXT: Future Cash Returns Will Rely On Sustained Earnings Guidance Delivery
Analysts have raised their price target on NEXT to £18,000, up from £17,800. They cite updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions in their valuation work.Narrative Update • Mar 09
NXT: Future Cash Returns Will Depend On Sustained Elevated Earnings Guidance Execution
Analysts have inched their price target for NEXT up by £200 to £18,000, citing updated assumptions on discount rates and future P/E that keep their long term fair value view broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Analysts lifting their fair value assumptions for NEXT, even by a modest £200, signals that their underlying view on the business and its execution is broadly intact.Narrative Update • Feb 23
NXT: Future Cash Returns Will Rely On Elevated Earnings Guidance Execution
Analysts have nudged their average price target for NEXT higher to £18,000, up from £17,800, citing refreshed research that supports their existing positive stance on the shares. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher £18,000 price target as a signal that the current share price still leaves room for upside on their models, even after recent strength in the name.Narrative Update • Feb 07
NXT: Future Cash Returns Will Rely On Execution And Earnings Resilience
Narrative update Analysts have inched their price targets for NEXT higher, with recent moves from £178.00 to £180.00 and from £123.00 to £139.00, reflecting updated views on the company’s outlook and valuation drivers. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a generally constructive stance on NEXT, with higher price targets framed around the company’s ability to execute and sustain its current positioning.Analysis Article • Jan 28
Estimating The Fair Value Of NEXT plc (LON:NXT)
Key Insights NEXT's estimated fair value is UK£135 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With UK£136 share price...Narrative Update • Jan 23
NXT: Future Cash Returns Will Be Supported By disciplined Execution And Capital Discipline
The analyst price target for Next has risen slightly as fair value edges up from £146.07 to £147.44, supported by a series of recent target increases from £11,700 to £18,000 and from €14,000 to €15,000, with analysts citing a mix of updated growth, discount rate and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a cluster of higher price targets for Next, with a mix of Buy, Neutral and Overweight views.Analysis Article • Jan 13
When Should You Buy NEXT plc (LON:NXT)?
Let's talk about the popular NEXT plc ( LON:NXT ). The company's shares saw a decent share price growth of 17% on the...Narrative Update • Jan 08
NXT: Future Cash Returns Will Be Supported By Resilient Margins And Capital Discipline
The updated analyst price target for NEXT edges higher to £146.07 from £142.72, as analysts factor in modestly adjusted assumptions around revenue, profit margins and future P/E multiples following a series of recent target increases from major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reflect a cluster of higher price targets for NEXT, with views split between investors who see more upside in the current valuation and those who are more measured.Analysis Article • Dec 30
What NEXT plc's (LON:NXT) P/E Is Not Telling You
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19.8x NEXT plc ( LON:NXT ) may be sending bearish signals at the moment...Narrative Update • Dec 24
NXT: Future Cash Returns Will Be Underpinned By Resilient Margin Performance
The analyst price target for Next has inched higher to approximately £143 from about £142, as analysts factor in slightly stronger long term profitability despite modestly softer growth expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a generally constructive stance on Next, with multiple price target increases reflecting confidence in the companys ability to sustain earnings growth and defend margins despite a more mature growth profile.Analysis Article • Dec 15
Investors Should Be Encouraged By NEXT's (LON:NXT) Returns On Capital
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Typically...Narrative Update • Dec 10
NXT: Future Cash Returns Will Remain Supported By Robust Margin Outlook
The analyst price target for NEXT has been raised materially, with the midpoint increasing to roughly GBP 15,000 per share from about GBP 13,000. Analysts attribute this change to slightly faster expected revenue growth, stronger profit margins and a supportive rerating of the shares in recent research.Narrative Update • Nov 26
NXT: Fair Valuation Will Support Dividends And Buybacks Amid Improved Confidence
The analyst price target for NEXT has increased from £138.64 to £141.57. This change reflects analysts' optimism following recent upward revisions to share price targets, which have been driven by stronger expected revenue growth and continued sector confidence.Narrative Update • Nov 07
NXT: Improved Outlook Will Drive Dividends And Share Buybacks In 2025
The analyst price target for NEXT has increased from £129.56 to £138.64. This reflects improved revenue growth and profit margin forecasts, supported by multiple recent upward price target revisions from analysts.Analysis Article • Nov 01
NEXT (LON:NXT) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Narrative Update • Oct 24
International Expansion And Technology Investments Will Support Future Value Creation
NEXT Analyst Price Target Rises Amid Cautious Optimism Analysts have increased NEXT’s price target from £128.16 to £129.56 per share. This adjustment reflects cautious optimism driven by improved sentiment and recent research updates, despite minor downward adjustments to revenue growth and profit margin expectations.Analysis Article • Oct 18
NEXT (LON:NXT) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.87
NEXT plc ( LON:NXT ) will pay a dividend of £0.87 on the 5th of January. The payment will take the dividend yield to...Analysis Article • Oct 06
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of NEXT plc (LON:NXT)
Key Insights The projected fair value for NEXT is UK£130 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity NEXT's UK£124 share...Analysis Article • Sep 21
NEXT (LON:NXT) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.87
NEXT plc's ( LON:NXT ) investors are due to receive a payment of £0.87 per share on 5th of January. The payment will...Analysis Article • Sep 20
Should You Investigate NEXT plc (LON:NXT) At UK£119?
Today we're going to take a look at the well-established NEXT plc ( LON:NXT ). The company's stock received a lot of...Analysis Article • Aug 06
NEXT plc's (LON:NXT) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up
LSE:NXT 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore NEXT's Fair Values from the Community and select yours With a...Analysis Article • Jul 21
Many Would Be Envious Of NEXT's (LON:NXT) Excellent Returns On Capital
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Amongst other...Analysis Article • Jun 24
NEXT (LON:NXT) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £1.58
NEXT plc ( LON:NXT ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 1st of August to £1.58. This...Analysis Article • Jun 23
Estimating The Fair Value Of NEXT plc (LON:NXT)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, NEXT fair value estimate is UK£120 With UK£124 share price...Analysis Article • Jun 10
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying NEXT plc (LON:NXT)?
Today we're going to take a look at the well-established NEXT plc ( LON:NXT ). The company's stock saw a significant...
New Narrative • Nov 10
Innovative Brands And Automation Propel Overseas Growth Amid Market Challenges
Growth in overseas business and focus on wholly-owned brands present opportunities for higher profitability and enhanced margins internationally.Upcoming Dividend Payment
Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: NXT's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: NXT's dividend payments have fallen over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| NEXT Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (NXT) | 2.1% |
| Market Bottom 25% (GB) | 2.2% |
| Market Top 25% (GB) | 5.6% |
| Industry Average (Multiline Retail) | 1.4% |
| Analyst forecast (NXT) (up to 3 years) | 2.8% |
Notable Dividend: NXT's dividend (2.08%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the UK market (2.19%).
High Dividend: NXT's dividend (2.08%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the UK market (5.55%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (35.3%), NXT's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (29%), NXT's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/01 23:35 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
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.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
NEXT plc is covered by 35 analysts. 17 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Alejandro Conde Fraisoli | Banco Santander |
| Karen Howland | Barclays |
| James Anstead | Barclays |