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James Halstead PLC (GB:JHD)
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James Halstead (JHD) Price & Analysis

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JHD Stock Chart & Stats

118.60 p
1.40 p(1.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
118.60 p
1.40 p(1.18%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthJames Halstead's balance sheet is described as strong with low leverage and a robust return on equity. This conservative capital structure provides financial flexibility to fund operations, dividends and absorb shocks, supporting resilience over the next 2-6 months.
Margin SustainabilityThe company maintains a healthy gross profit margin and stable net profit margin, indicating durable pricing power or effective cost controls in manufacturing. Sustained margins help preserve cash generation and profitability even if volumes soften.
Diversified Distribution And MarketsJames Halstead sells through multiple channels and across UK, Europe and export markets into varied commercial end-markets. This distribution and geographic diversification reduces single-market risk and supports steadier demand and specification-driven sales over months.
Bears Say
Declining RevenueReported revenue growth is negative (around -3.5%), and the income statement notes a recent year-on-year decline. Persistent top-line erosion undermines operating leverage and could pressure margins and cash flow unless offset by higher-value product mix or market share recovery.
Falling Free Cash Flow GrowthFree cash flow growth has declined materially (-11.39%) despite reasonable operating cash to net income metrics. Continued FCF weakness would constrain investment capacity, dividend sustainability and the ability to weather input cost or demand shocks over the medium term.
Input-cost And Cyclicality ExposureThe business is structurally exposed to polymer/PVC-linked input prices, energy and freight costs and to commercial refurbishment/new-build cycles. These structural exposures can compress margins and volumes and introduce earnings volatility across a 2-6 month horizon.

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JHD FAQ

What was James Halstead PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
James Halstead PLC lowest share price was 112.00 p and its highest was 161.50 p in the past 12 months.
    What is James Halstead PLC’s market cap?
    James Halstead PLC’s market cap is £503.54M.
      When is James Halstead PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
      James Halstead PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 05, 2026 which is in 63 days.
        How were James Halstead PLC’s earnings last quarter?
        James Halstead PLC released its earnings results on Mar 31, 2026. The company reported 0.044 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.044 p.
          Is James Halstead PLC overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts James Halstead PLC’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does James Halstead PLC pay dividends?
            James Halstead PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 2.85 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 7.42%. See more information on James Halstead PLC dividends here
              What is James Halstead PLC’s EPS estimate?
              James Halstead PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does James Halstead PLC have?
              James Halstead PLC has 416,411,440 shares outstanding.
                What happened to James Halstead PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                James Halstead PLC reported an EPS of 0.044 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.261%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of James Halstead PLC?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:JHD
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    James Halstead Stock Smart Score

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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Negative
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    -21.03%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    7.42%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    -0.46%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    James Halstead PLC

                    James Halstead plc, established in 1914 and headquartered in Manchester, UK, is a global producer and provider of flooring materials. The company's diverse range of flooring solutions caters to both residential and commercial clients across the United Kingdom, Europe, Scandinavia, Australasia, Asia, and other international markets. These products are distributed under prominent brand names such as Polyflor, Palettone, Camaro, Polysafe, Recofloor, and Expona.

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