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Persimmon lifts profits and pipeline as UK housing demand underpins outlook

Story Highlights
  • Persimmon grew 2025 completions, revenue and profits, with all brands expanding despite a challenging housing market backdrop.
  • Heavy land investment and rising forward sales position Persimmon for further growth, though geopolitical risks could temper 2026 performance.
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Persimmon lifts profits and pipeline as UK housing demand underpins outlook

Meet Samuel – Your Personal Investing Prophet

Persimmon ( (GB:PSN) ) has issued an announcement.

Persimmon reported strong full-year 2025 results, with home completions up 12% to 11,905 and new housing revenue rising 16% to £3.31bn. Underlying operating profit increased 17% to £472.1m, margins edged higher, and all three brands grew, supported by greater mortgage availability, real wage growth, and an expanded outlet base.

The group continued to invest heavily in land, spending £541m and lifting its strategic land pipeline to more than 77,000 potential plots, while maintaining a five-star HBF rating and strong customer scores. Forward sales have risen, early 2026 trading shows higher sales rates and prices, and, barring prolonged disruption from the Iran conflict, Persimmon expects further volume growth this year and is targeting medium-term improvements in margins, returns, and shareholder payouts.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PSN) stock is a Hold with a £15.14 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Persimmon stock, see the GB:PSN Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:PSN Stock

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

Persimmon’s strong financial stability, robust technical indicators, and positive corporate events contribute to a favorable stock score. The company’s strategic growth initiatives and solid market positioning are significant strengths. However, cash flow efficiency and valuation metrics suggest areas for improvement.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:PSN stock, click here.

More about Persimmon

Persimmon is a U.K.-based housebuilder operating through three brands and focused on value-positioned new homes. The group leverages a large strategic land bank, a vertically integrated supply model, and a growing outlet network to serve private buyers, housing associations, and the build-to-rent market nationwide.

Average Trading Volume: 1,424,902

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £3.92B

For detailed information about PSN stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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