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Persimmon ( (GB:PSN) ) has provided an announcement.
Persimmon reported strong full-year 2025 results, with new home completions rising 12% to 11,905 and new housing revenue up 16% to £3.31bn, lifting underlying profit before tax by 13% to £445.6m and operating margin to 14.3%. The group expanded outlets and land holdings, maintained a flat 60p dividend and improved capital returns, supported by enhanced planning capability, brand development and continued investment in its strategic land pipeline and vertically integrated operations.
Trading at the start of 2026 has been robust, with the net private sales rate up 9% year on year and private forward sales 9% higher at £1.25bn, underpinned by better mortgage availability, real wage growth and planning reforms. Management plans to open more than 100 outlets in 2026 and expects further volume and profit growth if the Iran conflict proves short-lived, while warning that increased investment will lift finance costs even as it targets medium-term operating margins and ROCE of 20% and higher shareholder returns.
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.-listed housebuilder focused on mass-market residential development, operating three value-positioned brands and serving private buyers, housing associations and the build-to-rent sector. The group leverages a large strategic land bank and a vertically integrated model to control costs, support outlet growth and target higher returns across the housing cycle.
Average Trading Volume: 1,424,902
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £3.92B
Find detailed analytics on PSN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.