Henry Boot Posts Resilient 2025 but Warns on 2026 Profits Amid Subdued Markets

Henry Boot ( (GB:BOOT) ) has issued an update.

Henry Boot reported a resilient trading performance for 2025 despite subdued UK property markets and macroeconomic uncertainty, with strong demand for its high-quality residential land and profits expected to be broadly in line with market consensus. The group accelerated planning applications for over 11,000 plots at Hallam Land, achieved record residential plot sales, expanded its stake and landbank at Stonebridge Homes, progressed major industrial, logistics and mixed-use schemes, and completed the sale of Henry Boot Construction to sharpen its focus on land, property development and premium homes, though this strategy and the build-out of its pipeline have pushed net debt and gearing slightly above target levels. While Hallam Land and HBD continue to perform well and the investment portfolio is outperforming the wider market, Stonebridge Homes’ completions undershot expectations amid softer trading and planning delays, and the expiry of the Road Link contract plus a lower forward sales position mean the board now expects 2026 profit before tax to come in significantly below current market expectations, signalling a near-term earnings dip before the group’s enlarged land and development pipeline can translate into higher medium-term growth.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BOOT) stock is a Hold with a £235.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Henry Boot stock, see the GB:BOOT Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:BOOT Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:BOOT is a Neutral.

Henry Boot’s overall stock score is driven by its solid financial foundation and attractive valuation. The company’s strategic corporate events further bolster its growth prospects. However, technical analysis indicates weak momentum, and challenges in revenue and profit growth present potential risks. The absence of earnings call data limits insights into management’s outlook.

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More about Henry Boot

Henry Boot PLC is a UK-listed land promotion, property development and homebuilding group with roots dating back to 1886 and a London Stock Exchange listing since 1919. Operating across residential, industrial and logistics, and urban development markets, its main businesses are Hallam Land (strategic land promotion), HBD (commercial and mixed-use development), Stonebridge Homes (premium housebuilding), Banner Plant and Road Link. The group manages one of the country’s largest strategic land portfolios, a £1.3bn development pipeline and an investment portfolio focused on high‑quality, energy-efficient assets, and employs over 400 people nationwide.

Average Trading Volume: 58,724

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £295.8M

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