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Next plc is a UK-based clothing retailer with no involvement in the AI technology stack.
Snapshot
| Country |
GBR
|
| Exchange | London |
| AI Layer |
energy
|
| Category |
1.40 Renewable Energy Equipment
|
| Sentiment |
58.0% |
| USD Mkt Cap | 22.67B |
| USD Revenue | 9.33B |
| USD Net Income | 1.20B |
| P/E | 19.68 |
| fwd P/E | 16.73 |
| PEG | 2.91 |
| Price 3M | +5.3% |
| Price 6M | +17.2% |
| Price 1Y | +24.9% |
| Price 2Y | +46.1% |
| USD Share Price | 20357.88 |
Price & Size
| Price |
146.85 GBP |
| Market Cap |
16.76B GBP |
| Shares Outstanding |
114.15M |
| Shares Float |
107.96M |
| 52w Low |
112.00 GBP |
| 52w High |
161.75 GBP |
| Avg Volume |
290,204 |
Valuation
| P/E (trailing) |
19.7x |
| P/E (forward) |
16.7x |
| P/B |
10.33x |
| Enterprise Value |
18.78B GBP |
| Book Value / Share |
14.22 GBP |
| PEG Ratio |
2.91x |
| P/S |
2.43x |
| EV / Revenue |
2.72x |
| EV / EBITDA |
13.26x |
Income
| Revenue |
6.90B GBP |
| Revenue / Share |
59.04 GBP |
| EBITDA |
1.42B GBP |
| Net Income |
888.50M GBP |
| EPS (trailing) |
7.46 GBP |
| EPS (forward) |
8.78 GBP |
Margins & Profitability
| Gross Margin |
44.2% |
| Operating Margin |
19.4% |
| Profit Margin |
12.9% |
| EBITDA Margin |
20.5% |
| Return on Equity |
50.8% |
| Return on Assets |
16.3% |
Growth
| Revenue Growth |
15.3% |
| Earnings Growth |
24.9% |
Cash & Debt
| Total Cash |
96.20M GBP |
| Total Debt |
1.81B GBP |
| Free Cash Flow |
829.12M GBP |
| Operating Cash Flow |
1.23B GBP |
| Debt / Equity |
1.02x |
| Current Ratio |
1.76x |
| Quick Ratio |
1.08x |
Dividend
| Rate |
2.68 GBP |
| Yield |
1.8% |
| Payout Ratio |
32.9% |
| Ex-Date |
2026-07-02 |
Analyst Consensus
| Target (Mean) |
162.29 GBP |
| Target (Median) |
160.00 GBP |
| Target (High) |
187.00 GBP |
| Target (Low) |
139.00 GBP |
| Recommendation |
buy |
| # Analysts |
20 |
Identifiers
| ISIN | GB0032089863 |
| FIGI | BBG000B9X6J4 |
| SEDOL | 3208986 |
Sentiment 58.0%
as of Sep 12, 2026
Positive drivers
Next plc reported resilient like-for-like sales growth in its core clothing and home categories during the period, supported by strong online channel performance. Cost discipline and inventory management helped maintain margins amid inflationary pressures. Analyst upgrades highlighted the company's successful digital transformation initiatives.
Neutral / mixed
Broader UK consumer spending remained mixed due to ongoing economic uncertainty and interest rate volatility. Seasonal back-to-school demand provided some uplift but was offset by cautious guidance on full-year outlook. Currency fluctuations had a neutral impact on international sourcing costs.
Negative drivers
Rising competition from fast-fashion peers and discount retailers pressured market share in key segments. Supply chain disruptions in late August contributed to minor delivery delays. Macro concerns over potential recessionary signals weighed on investor sentiment toward discretionary retail stocks.
Bottom line
Overall sentiment for Next plc is mildly positive, driven by operational resilience despite sector headwinds. The stock is viewed as a defensive play within UK retail but lacks strong catalysts for significant upside in the near term.