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Halfords ( (GB:HFD) ) has provided an update.
Halfords Group plc reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, with group revenue increasing by 4.1% on a like-for-like basis, driven by a significant 9% rise in cycling sales. The company achieved a gross margin expansion to 51.4% and maintained a stable interim dividend. Strategic initiatives like the rollout of Fusion garages and the growth of the Halfords Motoring Club contributed to operational progress. Despite inflationary pressures, Halfords generated substantial free cash flow, strengthening its balance sheet, and remains confident in meeting its full-year expectations.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:HFD) stock is a Hold with a £160.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Halfords stock, see the GB:HFD Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:HFD Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:HFD is a Neutral.
The overall stock score of 63 reflects a mixed outlook for Halfords. The company’s financial performance is stable but challenged by profitability issues, which is a significant concern. Technical analysis shows positive momentum, suggesting potential short-term gains. However, the negative P/E ratio indicates underlying earnings challenges, partially offset by a high dividend yield. Investors should be cautious and consider the company’s ability to improve profitability and cash flow management.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:HFD stock, click here.
More about Halfords
Halfords Group plc is the UK’s leading provider of motoring and cycling services and products. The company operates through 370 Halfords stores, two Performance Cycling stores, 498 consumer garages, and a network of 92 commercial fleet locations nationwide. Customers can access services through mobile service vans and shop online at halfords.com and tredz.co.uk. Halfords also offers its bespoke software as a SaaS solution through its subsidiary Avayler.
Average Trading Volume: 462,924
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell
Current Market Cap: £302.9M
For a thorough assessment of HFD stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.