Wickes Group (GB:WIX)
LSE:WIX
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Rating:56Neutral
Price Target:
178.00 p
▼(-20.54% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:03/19/26
The score is anchored by mixed financial performance, where strong/improving cash flow is offset by high leverage and thin profitability. Technical indicators weaken the near-term outlook, while a moderate P/E and solid dividend yield provide valuation support.
Positive Factors
Improving cash generation
Free cash flow growth in 2025 (~9%) and improved operating cash flow provide durable internal funding for capex, working capital and shareholder returns. Strong FCF trajectory enhances financial flexibility over months and supports investment or targeted deleveraging even with other balance sheet constraints.
Negative Factors
Very high leverage
Debt-to-equity around 5.5x is a durable structural constraint that limits balance sheet flexibility. High leverage increases refinancing and interest-rate risk, constrains strategic options, and amplifies downside in a sales slowdown, making the company more vulnerable to macro shifts over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improving cash generation
Free cash flow growth in 2025 (~9%) and improved operating cash flow provide durable internal funding for capex, working capital and shareholder returns. Strong FCF trajectory enhances financial flexibility over months and supports investment or targeted deleveraging even with other balance sheet constraints.
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Wickes Group (WIX) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£381.72M
Dividend Yield3.83%
Average Volume (3M)666.76K
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.4
Beta (1Y)1.18
Revenue Growth6.33%
EPS Growth125.67%
CountryUK
Employees7,774
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryHome Improvement
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.17
Shares Outstanding228,099,300
10 Day Avg. Volume540,559
30 Day Avg. Volume666,756
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.11
Price to Book (P/B)4.13
Price to Sales (P/S)0.33
P/FCF Ratio3.04
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£234.80Price Target Upside4.82% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.69B
Wickes Group Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Wickes Group plc operates as a retailer of home repair, maintenance, and improvement products and services in the United Kingdom. It supports customers home improvements plans through Local Trade, do-it-for-me (DIFM), and do-it-yourself (DIY) prep...
How the Company Makes Money
Wickes primarily makes money by selling home improvement and building products to retail (DIY) and trade customers through its stores and online channels, generating revenue from product sales across categories such as building materials and home ...
Wickes Group Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
38
Negative
Cash Flow
71
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 1.64B | 1.54B | 1.55B | 1.56B | 1.53B |
| Gross Profit | 603.80M | 566.60M | 565.00M | 570.50M | 568.50M |
| EBITDA | 175.30M | 158.90M | 172.30M | 173.70M | 199.90M |
| Net Income | 38.50M | 18.40M | 29.80M | 31.90M | 58.80M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 1.10B | 1.08B | 1.07B | 1.10B | 1.16B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 91.70M | 86.30M | 97.50M | 99.50M | 123.40M |
| Total Debt | 719.80M | 705.30M | 675.80M | 691.30M | 742.10M |
| Total Liabilities | 969.80M | 932.50M | 909.80M | 940.10M | 996.10M |
| Stockholders Equity | 130.50M | 145.30M | 163.30M | 164.40M | 160.80M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 177.30M | 135.90M | 147.20M | 85.30M | 74.90M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 200.10M | 162.00M | 179.30M | 125.70M | 101.40M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -25.20M | -14.70M | -30.90M | -38.10M | 98.30M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -169.50M | -158.50M | -150.40M | -111.50M | -82.80M |
Wickes Group Technical Analysis
Negative
224.00
Price Trends
195.16
Negative
209.55
Negative
210.61
Negative
Market Momentum
-6.98
Negative
33.70
Neutral
21.00
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:WIX, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 224 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 178.03, above the 50-day MA of 195.16, and above the 200-day MA of 210.61, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -6.98 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 33.70 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 21.00 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GB:WIX.
Wickes Group Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | £4.20B | 15.71 | 23.58% | 2.57% | 4.13% | 8.25% | |
70 Outperform | £269.30M | 16.93 | 24.66% | 2.49% | 7.34% | 169.28% | |
66 Neutral | £4.73B | 19.74 | 3.91% | 3.99% | 1.26% | 40.14% | |
65 Neutral | £1.55B | 10.31 | 105.88% | 3.99% | 4.39% | -1.37% | |
64 Neutral | £71.20M | 13.16 | 89.58% | 6.86% | 8.67% | ― | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
56 Neutral | £381.72M | 10.42 | 29.52% | 3.83% | 6.33% | 125.67% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Wickes Group Corporate Events
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Wickes Reduces Share Capital with Further Buybacks
Positive
Jun 3, 2026
Wickes Group has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing a total of 641,703 ordinary shares between 26 May and 1 June 2026 on the London Stock Exchange via Investec Bank. The shares, bought at volume-weighted average prices ranging from ...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Wickes Group Confirms Share Capital and Total Voting Rights
Positive
Jun 1, 2026
Wickes Group has confirmed that its issued share capital at 31 May 2026 comprised 228,492,273 ordinary shares of £0.10 each, with every share carrying one vote and no shares held in treasury. This disclosure clarifies the total voting rights ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Wickes Reduces Share Capital Further with Ongoing Buyback Programme
Positive
May 27, 2026
Wickes Group plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing ordinary shares between 19 and 22 May 2026 on the London Stock Exchange via Investec Bank at volume-weighted average prices of around 173p to 178p per share. The company inte...
Regulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
Wickes shareholders back all AGM resolutions after corrected poll disclosure
Positive
May 21, 2026
Wickes Group said all resolutions at its 19 May 2026 annual general meeting were approved by shareholders following a poll on each item, with voting results now republished after a formatting correction to the original disclosure. The outcome conf...
Stock BuybackFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Wickes Cuts Share Count as Buyback Programme Advances
Positive
May 20, 2026
Wickes Group plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing and cancelling 597,778 ordinary shares between 12 and 18 May 2026 at volume-weighted average prices ranging from about 170p to 180p. Including these latest transactions, the ...
Executive/Board Changes
Wickes refreshes board with new Senior Independent Director as Harricks departs
Positive
May 19, 2026
Wickes Group has appointed experienced retail executive Octavia Morley as a non-executive director and Senior Independent Director from 1 June 2026, with roles across its key board committees. She succeeds Mark Clare as Senior Independent Director...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
Wickes Shareholders Approve All Resolutions at 2026 AGM
Positive
May 19, 2026
Wickes Group said all resolutions put to shareholders at its annual general meeting on 19 May 2026 were approved by poll, with each ordinary share carrying one vote and turnout around two-thirds of the issued share capital. The strong levels of su...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Wickes Advances Buyback Programme, Cuts Share Count to 229.8 Million
Positive
May 13, 2026
Wickes Group has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing and cancelling 413,640 ordinary shares between 5 and 11 May 2026 at volume-weighted average prices ranging from about 196p to 208p. This latest tranche brings total buybacks unde...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Wickes grows revenue as Design & Installation and TradePro offset weak DIY demand
Positive
May 12, 2026
Wickes reported group revenue of £537m for the 17 weeks to 25 April 2026, up 1.3%, as strong Design Installation growth and a 4% rise in TradePro sales offset weaker weather-affected outdoor DIY demand. Retail revenue was broadly flat, but t...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Wickes Cuts Share Count Further as Buyback Programme Progresses
Positive
May 6, 2026
Wickes Group plc has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing and cancelling a further 487,366 ordinary shares between 28 April and 1 May 2026 at volume-weighted average prices of around 199 to 207 pence. The latest transactions, executed...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Wickes Confirms Share Capital and Voting Rights for FCA Disclosure Thresholds
Neutral
May 1, 2026
Wickes Group Plc has confirmed that as of 30 April 2026 its issued share capital comprises 230,578,733 ordinary shares of £0.10 each, with every share carrying one voting right and no shares held in treasury. This updated total voting rights ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Wickes Advances Buyback, Cutting Share Count and Voting Rights Base
Positive
Apr 29, 2026
Wickes Group has continued to execute its share buyback programme, repurchasing ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 21 and 27 April 2026 at volume-weighted average prices ranging from about 208p to 223p. The company intends to can...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Wickes Executives Report Family Share Transfers With Stakes Unchanged
Neutral
Apr 24, 2026
Wickes Group plc reported that chief executive David Wood transferred 947,404 ordinary shares in the company to Rachel Wood for no consideration, while his and his family’s overall holding remained unchanged at 966,309 shares, or 0.4% of the...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Wickes cancels new tranche of buyback shares, cutting share count to 231.5m
Positive
Apr 22, 2026
Wickes Group has repurchased 865,804 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 14 and 20 April 2026 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, with prices ranging around 219p to 222p. The company plans to cancel these shares, bring...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Wickes Advances Share Buyback, Cuts Share Count to 232.4 Million
Positive
Apr 15, 2026
Wickes Group has continued to execute its share buyback programme, repurchasing 288,918 ordinary shares in total since the scheme began, including 288,918 shares acquired between 7 and 13 April 2026 at volume-weighted average prices ranging from a...
Executive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Wickes Executives Exercise Over 1.2m Share Options and Sell Portion to Cover Tax
Neutral
Apr 9, 2026
Wickes Group has disclosed that chief executive David Wood and chief financial officer Mark George exercised nil-cost options over more than 1.2 million ordinary shares under the company’s Deferred Annual Bonus Plan and Long Term Incentive P...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Wickes launches £10m share buyback to reduce share capital
Positive
Apr 7, 2026
Wickes Group has launched a third share buyback programme for up to £10 million of its ordinary shares, commencing on 7 April 2026 and running until no later than 31 December 2026. The company intends to cancel all shares repurchased, explici...
Regulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
Wickes Sets Date and Releases Documents for 2026 AGM
Neutral
Apr 7, 2026
Wickes Group PLC, the U.K. home improvement retailer, has confirmed the timing and location of its 2026 Annual General Meeting, to be held at its Vision House offices in Watford on 19 May. The company has made its AGM notice, proxy form and 2025 A...
Executive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Wickes Grants Long-Term Nil-Cost Share Options to Senior Executives
Positive
Mar 31, 2026
Wickes Group PLC has granted nil-cost share options to senior executives David Wood and Mark George under its Deferred Annual Bonus Plan and Long Term Incentive Plan, using a reference share price of 205 pence. The awards, which cover several hund...
Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Wickes Publishes 2025 Annual Report in ESEF Format
Positive
Mar 17, 2026
Wickes Group PLC has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2025, following the release of its full-year results on 17 March 2026, making the document available for viewing and download on the company’s website. The report has also bee...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Wickes Lifts Profit, Accelerates Push to 300-Store UK Estate
Positive
Mar 17, 2026
Wickes Group reported a 5.9% rise in 2025 revenue to £1.64bn, driven by strong volume growth in Retail and Design Installation, with adjusted pre-tax profit up 14.4% to £49.9m and margins improving. The group maintained a solid net cash...
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