Next PLC (NXT)

Currency in GBP
14,210.0
-710.0(-4.76%)
Closed·
Unusual trading volume
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
14,130.014,845.0
52 wk Range
11,795.015,880.0
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
10,700.00 / 15,615.00
Prev. Close
14,210
Open
14,815
Day's Range
14,130-14,845
52 wk Range
11,795-15,880
Volume
780.44K
Average Volume (3m)
302.68K
1-Year Change
19.7136%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
16,243.2
Upside
+14.31%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years

Next PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

10 Buy
10 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
20 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 16,243.2
(+14.31% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Buy170.00+19.63%168.00MaintainSep 18, 2026
UBS
Buy168.00+18.23%-MaintainSep 17, 2026
Citi
Buy184.00+29.49%155.00UpgradeAug 25, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Hold160.00+12.60%140.00MaintainAug 07, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Buy168.00+18.23%160.00MaintainAug 06, 2026

Next PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2027

  • NEXT reported H1 2026 revenue of $3.45B, beating estimates by 6.15%; EPS of $3.59 missed forecasts by 1.1%. Stock rose 2.47% to $14,920.
  • Total group sales grew 9.0% and profit increased 10.5%, driven by strong international demand and owned brands (WOBL), which surged 82% overseas.
  • Company raised full-year profit guidance to £1.255B (up 8.4%) and international growth forecast from 14% to 20.5%; expects 10% EPS growth.
  • Management turned cautious on UK second-half outlook citing consumer pressure from fuel costs and inflation; UK retail sales expected to fall 0.9%.
  • NEXT returned £355M via buybacks and raised interim dividend 12.6% to 98p per share, though net debt increased to £890M from capital returns.
Last Updated: 09/18/2026, 12:26 AM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Sep 17, 2026
EPS / Forecast
3.59 / 3.63
Revenue / Forecast
3.45B / 3.25B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 7.87%
Dividend Yield
4.42%
Industry Median 3.31%
Annualized payout
628.00
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+52.74%
Growth Streak

NXT Income Statement

Compare NXT to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
NXT
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
17.5x17.0x9.8x
PEG Ratio
0.910.350.02
Price/Book
10.8x3.1x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
2.3x0.4x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
12.6%21.4%32.5%
Fair Value Upside
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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 Retail Stores, Online (UK), Online (International), 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. It also provides consumer credit; services to third-party brands, including websites, marketing, warehousing, distribution networks, and contact centers; and property management, which holds and leases properties. The company operates through retail stores, online retail platforms, and franchise stores. The company was formerly known as J Hepworth & Son and changed its name to NEXT plc in 1986. NEXT plc was founded in 1864 and is headquartered in Enderby, the United Kingdom.

Employees
31589

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
49.23M43.13%7.00B
Other Institutional Investors
54.14M47.42%7.69B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
10.79M9.45%1.53B
Total
114.15M100.00%16.22B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.11.45%13,076,1091,858,115
Next Esop Trust5.18%5,914,507840,451

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FAQ

What Is the Next (NXT) Stock Price Today?

The Next stock price today is 14,210.0 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Next Trade On?

Next is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Next?

The stock symbol for Next is "NXT."

Does Next Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Next dividend yield is 4.42%.

What Is the Next Market Cap?

As of today, Next market cap is 16.22B GBP.

What Is Next's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Next EPS (TTM) is 7.9.

When Is the Next Next Earnings Date?

Next will release its next earnings report on Mar 24, 2027.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is NXT a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Next Stock Split?

Next has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Next Have?

Next has 31589 employees.

What is the current trading status of Next (NXT)?

As of Sep 20, 2026, Next (NXT) is trading at a price of 14,210.0 GBP, with a previous close of 14,210.0 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 14,130.0 GBP to 14,845.0 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 11,795.0 GBP to 15,880.0 GBP.

What Is Next (NXT) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Next is 16,243.2 GBP, with a high estimate of 18700 GBP and a low estimate of 13900 GBP. 10 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +14.31% Upside potential.
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