M Winkworth Lifts Dividend Despite Profit Shortfall as Franchise Network Grows

M Winkworth ( (GB:WINK) ) has provided an update.

M Winkworth reported a mixed performance for 2025, with network revenues rising around 6% year-on-year—driven by a 9% increase in sales and a 2% uplift in lettings—despite a softer-than-expected second half as property transactions were deferred ahead of the Autumn Budget. One-off administrative and marketing costs, along with underperformance at equity-owned offices, weighed on profitability, leaving adjusted pre-tax profit at about £2.1m, below both 2024’s £2.35m and current market expectations, although year-end net cash remained robust at no less than £3.9m. The group continued to reshape its franchise portfolio, selling its stake in the Crystal Palace office, expanding lending to franchisees, opening four new offices and reselling seven to new operators, and enters 2026 with a strong pipeline of opportunities and early signs of stronger demand amid expectations of easing mortgage rates. Reflecting confidence in the underlying business, the board maintained the fourth-quarter ordinary dividend at 3.3p per share, lifting the total dividend for 2025 by 7.3% to 13.2p per share.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WINK) stock is a Buy with a £212.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on M Winkworth stock, see the GB:WINK Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:WINK Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:WINK is a Outperform.

M Winkworth’s overall stock score is driven by its strong financial performance and positive corporate events, which highlight robust revenue growth and shareholder returns. However, technical indicators suggest a bearish trend, which slightly offsets the positive aspects. The valuation is attractive, particularly for income-focused investors, due to a high dividend yield.

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More about M Winkworth

M Winkworth plc is a leading London-based franchisor of residential real estate agencies, focused on the mid to upper segments of the sales and lettings markets in established London and regional locations. Operating under a long-established brand and admitted to trading on AIM, the company supports entrepreneurial franchisees with marketing, promotion and operational backing to grow network revenues and market share.

Average Trading Volume: 3,387

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £24.66M

See more data about WINK stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.