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Next plc
(LSE:NXT)
Next plc (NXT) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Next plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Next plc Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 4.77B | 6.12B | 5.49B | 5.03B | 4.63B | 3.53B |
| Gross Profit | 2.09B | 2.64B | 2.42B | 2.21B | 1.98B | 1.24B |
| EBITDA | 1.05B | 1.39B | 1.35B | 1.17B | 1.13B | 700.30M |
| Net Income | 586.10M | 736.10M | 802.30M | 711.70M | 677.50M | 286.70M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 5.29B | 4.87B | 4.72B | 3.98B | 3.98B | 3.76B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 441.10M | 200.40M | 188.30M | 105.00M | 468.50M | 619.30M |
| Total Debt | 1.99B | 1.87B | 1.92B | 1.92B | 2.11B | 2.44B |
| Total Liabilities | 3.47B | 3.12B | 3.09B | 2.82B | 2.97B | 3.10B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.70B | 1.64B | 1.51B | 1.16B | 1.01B | 660.90M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 691.20M | 976.40M | 932.10M | 494.30M | 626.70M | 560.70M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 786.00M | 1.13B | 1.12B | 740.40M | 893.00M | 723.70M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -119.75M | -181.20M | -334.40M | -271.40M | -292.50M | -130.90M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -383.95M | -939.60M | -663.30M | -727.10M | -993.40M | -231.70M |
Next plc Technical Analysis
Next plc Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | £16.49B | 21.14 | 51.86% | 1.83% | 9.74% | 0.92% | |
75 Outperform | £2.33B | 14.98 | 121.78% | 4.07% | 3.78% | 3.29% | |
71 Outperform | £4.30B | 8.68 | 19.64% | 1.24% | 14.60% | 58.84% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
61 Neutral | £6.75B | 341.53 | 0.68% | 1.19% | 14.13% | -96.12% | |
55 Neutral | £4.20B | -55.67 | -3.00% | ― | -9.44% | -170.53% | |
46 Neutral | £274.50M | -0.93 | -81.34% | ― | -14.89% | 12.08% |
Next plc Corporate Events
Next plc announced that share options were exercised under the 2020 Sharesave Plan by Jeremy Stakol, the Group Investments, Acquisitions and Third Party Brands Director, and Marcelle Stakol, the Lipsy Brand Director. This transaction, involving the acquisition of ordinary shares, reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to employee investment and engagement, potentially enhancing stakeholder confidence and aligning managerial interests with shareholder value.
Next plc announced the sale of non-operational land at Waltham Abbey, Essex, resulting in a net cash inflow of £54.1 million and an exceptional profit of £16.3 million. This transaction, which deviates from the company’s regular business activities, will enhance shareholder returns through a special dividend increase of 45p, reflecting Next’s strategic shift in its distribution network plans.
Next plc, a prominent player in the retail industry, focuses on offering a wide range of clothing, footwear, and home products. At its 2025 Annual General Meeting, a shareholder resolution proposed by ShareAction was decisively rejected, with over 73% voting against it. The company plans to enhance its disclosures on pay setting and shareholder engagement in its 2026 Annual Report, reflecting ongoing dialogue with shareholders.
Next plc has announced transactions involving the sale of shares by key managerial personnel. Richard Papp, Group Merchandise and Operations Director, sold 2,518 ordinary shares at a price of £140.44 each, totaling £353,627.92 on the London Stock Exchange. Additionally, Chief Executive Lord Wolfson of Aspley Guise sold 50,000 ordinary shares at £145.195142 each, amounting to £7,259,757.10, outside a trading venue. These transactions reflect significant share sales by top executives, potentially impacting investor perceptions and the company’s market positioning.
Next plc reported a robust performance in the third quarter, with full price sales increasing by 10.5% compared to the previous year, significantly surpassing their guidance. The company saw notable growth in both UK and international markets, with overseas sales rising by 38.8%. As a result of this strong performance, Next has raised its full-year profit guidance by £30 million to £1,135 million. The company also plans to distribute surplus cash through a special dividend, reflecting its strong cash generation and financial health.
Next plc has announced the granting of share options to certain individuals under its 2020 Sharesave Plan, with an exercise price of £95.28, in accordance with HMRC rules. This move reflects the company’s commitment to incentivizing its managerial team and closely associated persons, potentially impacting its operational dynamics by aligning the interests of key personnel with the company’s long-term performance goals.
Next plc has announced the granting of awards under its Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) to several executive directors and a person closely associated with them. These awards are conditional on performance targets and continued employment, with vesting occurring after three years. The awards are designed to align the interests of the executives with those of shareholders, as the vesting percentage is tied to the company’s relative Total Shareholder Return against a comparator group. This move is part of Next’s strategy to incentivize its leadership team and ensure sustained company performance.
Next plc has announced that as of 30 September 2025, its registered share capital comprises 122,436,612 ordinary shares, each with equal voting rights. This information is crucial for shareholders to assess their obligations under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, impacting how they report their interests in the company.
Next plc announced that key managerial personnel and a closely associated person acquired shares as part of the vesting of the company’s Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) for the period 2022-2025. This acquisition reflects the company’s commitment to aligning the interests of its executives with shareholders, potentially impacting its market positioning by reinforcing confidence in its leadership and strategic direction.
Next plc, a prominent retailer, has executed a share buyback by purchasing 57,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 11,781.4309 pence each, for cancellation. This strategic move, facilitated by UBS AG London Branch, results in a reduced share capital of 122,436,612 shares, potentially impacting shareholder interests and market perception.
Next plc announced a transaction involving Amy Stirling, a Non-executive Director, who purchased 472 ordinary shares at a price of £116.33549 each, totaling £54,910.35128. This transaction, conducted outside a trading venue on 18 September 2025, reflects managerial confidence in the company’s prospects and could influence stakeholder perceptions positively.
Next plc, a prominent player in the retail industry, has announced the repurchase of 51,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of 11,533.1988 pence per share, all of which are to be cancelled. This transaction, executed through UBS AG London Branch, reduces the company’s registered share capital to 122,493,612 shares, potentially impacting shareholder notifications under FCA rules.
Next plc has released its Half Year Report for the period ending July 2025, which is now available for public inspection. The Board has declared an interim ordinary dividend of 87 pence per share, scheduled for payment on January 5, 2026, with shares trading ex-dividend from December 4, 2025. This announcement reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to returning value to shareholders and may influence investor sentiment positively.