Wickes Group Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Wickes Group's CEO is David Wood, appointed in May 2019, has a tenure of 7.08 years. total yearly compensation is £3.12M, comprised of 19.8% salary and 80.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.42% of the company’s shares, worth £1.73M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 6.4 years and 5.3 years respectively.
Key information
David Wood
Chief executive officer
UK£3.1m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 19.81% |
| CEO tenure | 7.1yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.4% |
| Management average tenure | 6.4yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 05
WIX: Weaker UK Consumer Confidence And Higher Discount Rate Will Shape Future Upside Potential
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Wickes Group to about £1.73 from £2.10 per share, citing weaker UK consumer confidence, softer retail spending data and slightly lower profit margin expectations, partly offset by modest adjustments to revenue growth and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Wickes Group highlight a mix of opinions, but there is a clear pocket of caution emerging around execution risk and the share price valuation relative to softer consumer trends.Narrative Update • May 12
WIX: Higher Discount Rate And Cautious P/E Will Shape Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Wickes Group to £2.10 from £2.27, reflecting a slightly higher discount rate and more cautious assumptions on revenue growth and future P/E, even though margin expectations remain broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Wickes Group shows a mix of opinions, but the latest price target trims and rating changes highlight a more cautious tone around the stock's risk and reward profile.
Narrative Update • Apr 25
WIX: Future Upside Will Depend On Executing FY26 Profit-Before-Tax Delivery
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Wickes Group by £0.01, reflecting slightly higher assumed risk via a raised discount rate and a marginally lower revenue growth outlook, which is partially offset by small improvements in projected profit margin and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Wickes Group reflects a mix of optimism on execution and earnings quality, alongside fresh caution on risk and valuation.Narrative Update • Apr 10
WIX: Future Upside Will Hinge On Delivering FY26 Profit Expectations
The analyst price target for Wickes Group has been adjusted modestly higher to £2.64. This reflects analysts' updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E following recent research that highlighted a robust finish to FY25 and confidence in FY26 profit-before-tax expectations.Narrative Update • Mar 26
WIX: Future Upside Will Depend On Delivering Against FY25 And FY26 Expectations
Analysts have nudged their average price target for Wickes Group higher to £2.78 from £2.75, citing a recent £3 uplift, a fair value figure of 2.63222, and comments that a solid finish to FY25 and comfort with FY26 profit-before-tax expectations support this adjustment. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a slightly higher implied valuation for Wickes Group, with analysts aligning around the £2.78 price target and linking this to how the company is executing into FY25 and FY26 expectations.Narrative Update • Mar 12
WIX: Higher Price Assumptions Will Test Execution And Future P/E Resilience
Analysts have raised their Wickes Group price target by £0.27, citing updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as key supports for the revised view. Analyst Commentary The revised £0.27 uplift in the price target reflects more supportive modelling on discount rate, revenue, margins and future P/E.Narrative Update • Feb 26
WIX: Raised Citi Price Assumptions Will Expose Future P/E Downside Risk
Analysts have raised their price target on Wickes Group to £27, supported by updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary around Wickes Group has remained mixed, with some price target revisions framed within a cautious stance on execution, growth and valuation risks.Narrative Update • Feb 10
WIX: Future Upside Will Rely On Executing Against Refreshed Earnings Assumptions
Analysts have lifted their price targets on Wickes Group, including a £0.27 move at one major bank. This reflects updated views on fair value, discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Jan 26
WIX: Fair View Balances Citi Upgrade With Execution And P/E Sensitivities
Narrative Update on Wickes Group The analyst fair value estimate for Wickes Group has shifted from £1.95 to £2.27, with the change linked by analysts to refreshed assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, as reflected in the recent Street research price target move reported by Citi. Analyst Commentary Although the latest fair value estimate and price target revision to £2.27 signal a more constructive stance in some research, bearish analysts still flag several areas where they see limited room for error in the current valuation.Narrative Update • Jan 11
WIX: Future Outlook Will Balance Share Buybacks With Stable Earnings Assumptions
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Wickes Group, citing a slightly higher discount rate of 12.98% and a marginally higher assumed future P/E of 14.64 as the key drivers of the new valuation view. What's in the News Wickes Group completed the repurchase of 9,374,565 shares, representing 3.91% of its share capital, under the buyback program announced on March 20, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 25
WIX: Future Profit Outlook Will Continue To Balance Consumer Risks And Value-Led Model
Narrative Update on Wickes Group Analysts have raised their price target on Wickes Group modestly, to what they view as a slightly higher fair value per share. They cite a marginally lower discount rate and steady expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and future price to earnings multiples.Narrative Update • Dec 10
WIX: Future Profit Outlook Will Balance Consumer Risks And Value-Led Model
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Wickes Group higher from approximately £2.36 to about £2.50 per share, reflecting increased confidence in the company’s value-led model, improving growth and margin trajectory, and a more supportive medium term earnings outlook despite mixed target moves across the Street. Analyst Commentary Analyst views on Wickes Group remain broadly constructive, with recent research highlighting both the upside from execution and growth and the need for caution around near term valuation and macro sensitivity.Analysis Article • Sep 13
Wickes Group's (LON:WIX) Dividend Will Be £0.036
Wickes Group plc ( LON:WIX ) will pay a dividend of £0.036 on the 7th of November. Based on this payment, the dividend...Analysis Article • Apr 01
Wickes Group's (LON:WIX) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings
The market for Wickes Group plc's ( LON:WIX ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We think...Analysis Article • Mar 23
Wickes Group (LON:WIX) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.073
The board of Wickes Group plc ( LON:WIX ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.073 per share on the 6th of...Analysis Article • Feb 14
Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On Wickes Group plc (LON:WIX) Even After 26% Share Price Boost
Wickes Group plc ( LON:WIX ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 26% share price jump in the last...
New Narrative • Feb 10
New Lifestyle Kitchens Range Will Meet Demand For Affordable Home Improvements
Acquisition of Solar Fast positions Wickes Group to capitalize on growing home energy solutions, boosting future revenue and market share.Analysis Article • Sep 13
Wickes Group (LON:WIX) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of £0.036
The board of Wickes Group plc ( LON:WIX ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.036 per share on the 8th of...Analysis Article • Mar 29
Investors Can Find Comfort In Wickes Group's (LON:WIX) Earnings Quality
Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Wickes Group plc's ( LON:WIX ) shareholders over the last week. We think that...Analysis Article • Mar 22
Wickes Group (LON:WIX) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.073
Wickes Group plc ( LON:WIX ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.073 per share on the 6th of June. This...Analysis Article • Sep 17
Wickes Group (LON:WIX) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of £0.036
The board of Wickes Group plc ( LON:WIX ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.036 per share on the 3rd of...Analysis Article • Sep 18
Earnings Release: Here's Why Analysts Cut Their Wickes Group plc (LON:WIX) Price Target To UK£2.44
Investors in Wickes Group plc ( LON:WIX ) had a good week, as its shares rose 4.9% to close at UK£1.29 following the...Analysis Article • Jul 27
Insufficient Growth At Wickes Group plc (LON:WIX) Hampers Share Price
When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 14x, you may...Analysis Article • Jun 18
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Wickes Group plc (LON:WIX)
Does the June share price for Wickes Group plc ( LON:WIX ) reflect what it's really worth? Today, we will estimate the...Analysis Article • May 27
Wickes Group (LON:WIX) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? One common approach...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27 2025 | n/a | n/a | UK£39m |
| Sep 27 2025 | n/a | n/a | UK£30m |
| Jun 28 2025 | n/a | n/a | UK£22m |
| Mar 28 2025 | n/a | n/a | UK£20m |
| Dec 28 2024 | UK£1m | UK£567k | UK£18m |
| Sep 28 2024 | n/a | n/a | UK£24m |
| Jun 29 2024 | n/a | n/a | UK£31m |
| Mar 29 2024 | n/a | n/a | UK£30m |
| Dec 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | UK£30m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | UK£25m |
| Jul 01 2023 | n/a | n/a | UK£21m |
| Apr 01 2023 | n/a | n/a | UK£26m |
| Dec 31 2022 | UK£857k | UK£504k | UK£32m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | UK£42m |
| Jul 02 2022 | n/a | n/a | UK£52m |
| Apr 02 2022 | n/a | n/a | UK£55m |
| Jan 01 2022 | UK£1m | UK£378k | UK£59m |
Compensation vs Market: David's total compensation ($USD4.18M) is above average for companies of similar size in the UK market ($USD1.20M).
Compensation vs Earnings: David's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
David Wood (57 yo)
7.1yrs
Tenure
UK£3,119,000
Compensation
Mr. David M. Wood serves as Chief Executive Officer at Wickes Group plc. since May 28, 2019 and has been its Executive Director since March 23, 2019. He joined the Wickes Group in May 2019.He was Executiv...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Executive Director | 7.1yrs | UK£3.12m | 0.42% £ 1.7m | |
| CFO & Executive Director | 3.9yrs | UK£1.90m | 0.15% £ 602.6k | |
| Chief Information & Technology Officer | 4.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Director of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| General Counsel & Company Secretary | 6.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Marketing & Digital Officer | 6.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief People Officer | 7.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Commercial Officer | 8.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Head of Health & Safety | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of Commercial | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Property & Services Officer | 2.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Retail & Distribution Officer | 1.3yrs | no data | no data |
6.4yrs
Average Tenure
54.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: WIX's management team is seasoned and experienced (6.4 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Executive Director | 5.3yrs | UK£3.12m | 0.42% £ 1.7m | |
| CFO & Executive Director | 3.9yrs | UK£1.90m | 0.15% £ 602.6k | |
| Senior Independent Non-Executive Director | 5.3yrs | UK£82.00k | 0.019% £ 76.6k | |
| Non-Executive Chairman of the Board | 5.3yrs | UK£210.00k | 0.077% £ 315.0k | |
| Non-Executive Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 5.3yrs | UK£74.00k | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 5.3yrs | UK£74.00k | 0.0067% £ 27.4k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 3yrs | UK£62.00k | no data |
5.3yrs
Average Tenure
58.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: WIX's board of directors are considered experienced (5.3 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/14 04:25 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/12 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/27 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/27 |
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.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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
Wickes Group plc is covered by 14 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.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Arthur Peel | Berenberg |
| Adam Tomlinson | Berenberg |
| Mark Photiades | Canaccord Genuity |