Next plc (NXGPF)
OTHER OTC:NXGPF
NXGPF Stock Chart & Stats
$181.42
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Market closed
$181.42
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Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$144.54 - $199.26
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
$20.68B
Enterprise Value$17.10B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$102.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.81B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.5
Beta0.59
Next Earnings
Sep 17, 2026EPS Estimate
4.64Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.66%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.40
Shares Outstanding120,887,700
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.74
Price to Book (P/B)9.33
Price to Sales (P/S)2.25
P/FCF Ratio15.44
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.83
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.48
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.60
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.84
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$203.17Price Target Upside11.99% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)$96.39M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Revenue And EPS GrowthNext has delivered multi-year top-line expansion and double-digit EPS growth, indicating durable demand and improving operating leverage. Persistent revenue and earnings growth supports reinvestment in online logistics, platform scale and store productivity, strengthening long-term competitive position.
Strong Gross And Operating MarginsSustained gross margins in the low-to-mid 40s and healthy EBIT margins (~18–20%) point to enduring pricing power and cost efficiency across product and channel mix. These margins provide a durable cushion for investment, dividends and resilience to moderate cost inflation over the medium term.
Improving Leverage & Strong Cash GenerationLeverage has materially improved to sub-1.0 debt-to-equity while operating and free cash flow are strong. This combination enhances financial flexibility to fund platform growth, partner services and shareholder returns, and reduces long-term refinancing and solvency risk versus prior years.
Bears Say
Meaningful Absolute Debt LevelAlthough leverage ratios have improved, the business still carries sizable absolute debt. High nominal debt can increase interest burden and constrain capital allocation choices, making the company more vulnerable to higher rates or revenue shocks over a multi-quarter horizon.
Margin Pressure Since 2024Reported margin softening relative to 2024 signals persistent cost or mix pressures that could compress returns if not reversed. Even modest downward margin drift reduces free cash flow and the runway for expansion or higher payouts, raising execution risk for sustaining profitability.
Operating Cash Flow Shortfall Vs Total DebtOperating cash flows are strong but not consistently large enough to cover total debt fully in a single year. That limits rapid deleveraging capacity and could force reliance on refinancing or slower paydown under stress, constraining strategic flexibility in adverse conditions.
Next plc News
NXGPF FAQ
What was Next plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Next plc lowest stock price was $144.54 and its highest was $199.26 in the past 12 months.
What is Next plc’s market cap?
Next plc’s market cap is $20.68B.
When is Next plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Next plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 17, 2026 which is in 159 days.
How were Next plc’s earnings last quarter?
Next plc released its earnings results on Mar 26, 2026. The company reported $5.403 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.268 by $0.135.
Is Next plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Next plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Next plc pay dividends?
Next plc pays a Semiannually dividend of $1.149 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.66%. See more information on Next plc dividends here
What is Next plc’s EPS estimate?
Next plc’s EPS estimate is 4.64.
How many shares outstanding does Next plc have?
Next plc has 120,887,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to Next plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Next plc reported an EPS of $5.403 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $5.268. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.182%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Next plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NXGPF
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
Next plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$203.17 (11.99% Upside)
$203.17 (11.99% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £521.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
38.04%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
52.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Next plc
NEXT plc engages in the retail of clothing, footwear, and home products in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through NEXT Retail, NEXT Online, NEXT Finance, NEXT International Retail, NEXT Sourcing, Lipsy, NENA, and Property Management segments. It operates retail stores; an online retail platform; and 199 franchise stores in 35 countries. The company also offers consumer credit; NEXT branded products; and women's, men's, children's, homeware, and beauty products under the LABEL and Lipsy's own brand, and other third-party brands. In addition, it provides property management services, including holding and lease of properties. The company was formerly known as J Hepworth & Son and changed its name to NEXT plc in 1986. NEXT plc was founded in 1864 and is headquartered in Enderby, the United Kingdom.
NXGPF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$203.17
▲(11.99% Upside)