NEXT Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
NEXT has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 13.7%, while the Multiline Retail industry saw earnings growing at 9.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 10.3% per year. NEXT's return on equity is 42.4%, and it has net margins of 12%.
Key information
13.7%
Earnings growth rate
15.3%
EPS growth rate
| Multiline Retail Industry Growth | 6.5% |
| Revenue growth rate | 10.3% |
| Return on equity | 42.4% |
| Net Margin | 12.0% |
| Next Earnings Update | 18 Sep 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
NEXT's (LON:NXT) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings
Apr 16
NEXT's (LON:NXT) Solid Earnings May Rest On Weak Foundations
Sep 26Recent updates
Optimistic Investors Push NEXT plc (LON:NXT) Shares Up 25% But Growth Is Lacking
Apr 17NEXT's (LON:NXT) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings
Apr 16Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On NEXT plc's (LON:NXT) Full-Year Report
Mar 30Here's Why We Think NEXT (LON:NXT) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Mar 17Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of NEXT plc (LON:NXT)
Mar 03NEXT (LON:NXT) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns
Feb 17Here's Why NEXT (LON:NXT) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Jan 22When Should You Buy NEXT plc (LON:NXT)?
Dec 28NEXT (LON:NXT) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth
Dec 16Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of NEXT plc (LON:NXT)
Nov 23Capital Investments At NEXT (LON:NXT) Point To A Promising Future
Nov 11
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 30These 4 Measures Indicate That NEXT (LON:NXT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Oct 12NEXT's (LON:NXT) Solid Earnings May Rest On Weak Foundations
Sep 26NEXT's (LON:NXT) Dividend Will Be £0.75
Sep 22With EPS Growth And More, NEXT (LON:NXT) Makes An Interesting Case
Sep 16What Does NEXT plc's (LON:NXT) Share Price Indicate?
Sep 02A Look At The Fair Value Of NEXT plc (LON:NXT)
Aug 06NEXT plc's (LON:NXT) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking
Jul 11NEXT (LON:NXT) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £1.41
Jun 15NEXT (LON:NXT) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns
Jun 14Do NEXT's (LON:NXT) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Jun 02NEXT (LON:NXT) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £1.41
May 21Here's Why NEXT plc's (LON:NXT) CEO Compensation Is The Least Of Shareholders' Concerns
May 10Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How NEXT makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 25 | 6,118 | 736 | 1,569 | 0 |
| 25 Oct 24 | 5,976 | 770 | 1,558 | 0 |
| 27 Jul 24 | 5,835 | 803 | 1,548 | 0 |
| 27 Apr 24 | 5,663 | 803 | 1,518 | 0 |
| 27 Jan 24 | 5,491 | 802 | 1,488 | 0 |
| 27 Oct 23 | 5,331 | 754 | 1,437 | 0 |
| 29 Jul 23 | 5,171 | 705 | 1,386 | 0 |
| 29 Apr 23 | 5,103 | 708 | 1,325 | 0 |
| 28 Jan 23 | 5,034 | 712 | 1,263 | 0 |
| 28 Oct 22 | 4,960 | 714 | 1,216 | 0 |
| 30 Jul 22 | 4,886 | 716 | 1,169 | 0 |
| 29 Apr 22 | 4,756 | 697 | 1,136 | 0 |
| 29 Jan 22 | 4,626 | 678 | 1,103 | 0 |
| 29 Oct 21 | 4,474 | 633 | 1,073 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 21 | 4,321 | 588 | 1,043 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 21 | 3,928 | 437 | 966 | 0 |
| 30 Jan 21 | 3,534 | 287 | 889 | 0 |
| 30 Oct 20 | 3,559 | 309 | 836 | 0 |
| 25 Jul 20 | 3,584 | 332 | 783 | 0 |
| 25 Apr 20 | 3,925 | 471 | 804 | 0 |
| 25 Jan 20 | 4,266 | 610 | 826 | 0 |
| 25 Oct 19 | 4,243 | 609 | 814 | 0 |
| 27 Jul 19 | 4,220 | 609 | 802 | 0 |
| 27 Apr 19 | 4,194 | 604 | 784 | 0 |
| 26 Jan 19 | 4,167 | 599 | 766 | 0 |
| 26 Oct 18 | 4,159 | 598 | 738 | 0 |
| 28 Jul 18 | 4,150 | 597 | 710 | 0 |
| 28 Apr 18 | 4,121 | 594 | 686 | 0 |
| 27 Jan 18 | 4,091 | 592 | 662 | 0 |
| 27 Oct 17 | 4,075 | 603 | 624 | 0 |
| 29 Jul 17 | 4,060 | 614 | 585 | 0 |
| 29 Apr 17 | 4,079 | 625 | 573 | 0 |
| 28 Jan 17 | 4,097 | 635 | 560 | 0 |
| 28 Oct 16 | 4,162 | 649 | 568 | 0 |
| 30 Jul 16 | 4,226 | 663 | 577 | 0 |
| 29 Apr 16 | 4,202 | 665 | 579 | 0 |
| 30 Jan 16 | 4,177 | 667 | 581 | 0 |
| 30 Oct 15 | 4,109 | 661 | 567 | 0 |
| 25 Jul 15 | 4,041 | 654 | 554 | 0 |
| 25 Apr 15 | 4,020 | 645 | 548 | 0 |
| 24 Jan 15 | 4,000 | 635 | 541 | 0 |
| 24 Oct 14 | 3,956 | 614 | 540 | 0 |
| 26 Jul 14 | 3,912 | 594 | 538 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: NXT has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: NXT's current net profit margins (12%) are lower than last year (14.6%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: NXT's earnings have grown by 13.7% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: NXT's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: NXT had negative earnings growth (-8.1%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Multiline Retail industry average (-8.2%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: NXT's Return on Equity (42.4%) is considered outstanding.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/05/08 13:11 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/05/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/01/25 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/01/25 |
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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 45 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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| Nicholas Bubb | Arden Partners Plc. |
| Karen Howland | Barclays |
| James Anstead | Barclays |