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Nichols ( (GB:NICL) ) has provided an announcement.
Nichols plc has published its Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 and circulated the notice of its 2026 Annual General Meeting to shareholders, with the documents also available on its website. The AGM will be held at the company’s Newton-le-Willows offices on 21 April 2026, giving investors the opportunity to review performance and governance matters.
The board has proposed a final dividend of 18.7p per ordinary share for the 2025 financial year, subject to approval at the AGM. If approved, the dividend will be paid on 28 April 2026 to shareholders on the register as of 20 March 2026, underlining Nichols’ continued focus on returning cash to investors alongside its diversified soft drinks operations.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NICL) stock is a Buy with a £1074.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nichols stock, see the GB:NICL Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on NICL Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, NICL is a Neutral.
The score is driven primarily by strong fundamentals—especially the conservatively positioned, debt-free balance sheet and improved profitability—partly offset by recent free-cash-flow volatility. Technical indicators are neutral-to-weak (below key moving averages and negative MACD), while valuation is supportive with a moderate P/E and a solid dividend yield.
To see Spark’s full report on NICL stock, click here.
More about Nichols
Nichols plc is a diversified soft drinks group operating in the resilient beverages category across the UK and international markets. The company participates in five UK soft drinks sub-categories—squash, flavoured carbonates, fruit drinks, energy and flavoured water—and markets brands including Vimto, Levi Roots, ICEE, SLUSH PUPPiE and Sunkist. Under an asset-light model, Vimto has a strong presence in the Middle East and Africa and is sold in more than 60 countries worldwide.
Average Trading Volume: 43,110
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £345.1M
Find detailed analytics on NICL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.