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Nichols ( (GB:NICL) ) has shared an announcement.
Nichols reported that revenue for the year to 31 December 2025 rose 1.3% to £175.0m, with adjusted profit before tax expected to be in line with market expectations, as it continued to shift towards a higher-margin concentrate model in Africa and exited low-margin Out of Home activities. UK Packaged revenue grew 2.6% on the back of strong performances across core products and innovation, while international packaged sales were flat on a reported basis but up 2% like-for-like, with Africa delivering 10% like-for-like growth and Middle East trading affected by shipment phasing around an earlier Ramadan. Gross margins were maintained despite inflationary pressures, supported by strict cost control and the completion of a new ERP system, leaving the group with a strengthened balance sheet, cash of £55.8m and a continued commitment to a progressive dividend policy. With the appointment of a new CFO in April and management’s focus on innovation and geographic expansion, Nichols underlined the strategic benefits of its asset-light, diversified model and signalled continued confidence in its medium-term growth plans and ability to create shareholder value in 2026 and beyond.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NICL) stock is a Hold with a £1083.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nichols stock, see the GB:NICL Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:NICL Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:NICL is a Neutral.
Nichols’ overall stock score is driven by its solid financial performance and positive corporate event with the appointment of a new CFO. However, bearish technical indicators and fair valuation limit the score. The company is financially stable, but faces challenges in revenue growth and cash flow generation.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:NICL stock, click here.
More about Nichols
Nichols plc is a UK-based diversified soft drinks group operating an asset-light model across UK Packaged, International Packaged and Out of Home channels. The company competes in squash, flavoured carbonates, fruit drinks, energy and flavoured water, led by its flagship Vimto brand and a portfolio of licensed names including Levi Roots, ICEE, SLUSH PUPPiE and Sunkist, with a strong presence in the UK and growing reach in over 60 countries, particularly in the Middle East and Africa.
Average Trading Volume: 28,338
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £355.4M
Find detailed analytics on NICL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.