Howden Joinery Group/£HWDN
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About Howden Joinery Group
Howden Joinery Group is a British company specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of kitchens and joinery products. The company's core business involves providing products to trade professionals, particularly targeting builders who serve homeowners. Its product range includes kitchen cabinets, appliances, work surfaces, sinks, and related accessories. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in London, Howden primarily operates in the United Kingdom, with expanding presence in France and Belgium. A competitive strength of Howden is its exclusive trade-only model, which fosters loyalty among professional builders by offering trade discounts and support.
Ticker
£HWDN
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
12,000
Headquarters
HWDN Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£4.5B
18.43
£0.45
1.03
£0.21
2.53%
Price and volume
Market cap
£4.5B
Beta
1.03
52-week high
£9.58
52-week low
£6.47
Average daily volume
1.4M
Dividend rate
£0.21
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.115
Quick ratio
1.309
Long term debt to equity
52.423
Total debt to equity
60.335
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
46.49%
Interest coverage (TTM)
16.15%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
390.2
Gross margin (TTM)
61.63%
Net profit margin (TTM)
10.74%
Operating margin (TTM)
14.61%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.02%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£190,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
9.86%
Return on equity (TTM)
23.66%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
18.425
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.969
Price to book
4.08
Price to tangible book (TTM)
4.3
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
16.444
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.08%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.509
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.53%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
0.48%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-1.94%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.51%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
7.85%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-5.03%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
6.40%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
2.83%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
9.70%
What the Analysts think about HWDN
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Howden Joinery Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Howden’s first half 2025 results showed group sales up 3.2% year-on-year and gross margin widening to 62.1%, supporting a 3.6% increase in operating profit even in a tough trading climate (Howden H1 Results).
Underlying international revenue rose 17.0%, and 14.8% on a same-depot basis, during the first 16 weeks of 2025, highlighting strong performance from Howden’s growth strategy in France, Belgium, and Ireland (Howden Trading Update).
The board announced a new £100m share buyback program to run over the next 12 months, demonstrating management’s confidence in the group’s robust cash generation and capital returns policy (Investing.com).
Howden warned that the UK kitchen market is expected to contract again in 2025, which could limit future revenue growth (Investing.com).
Underlying UK revenue on a same-depot basis declined 0.3% during the first four periods of 2025, reflecting price-led volume weakness among trade customers (Howden Trading Update).
The 2024 full-year report highlighted ongoing inflationary pressures, including higher National Insurance costs and a rising minimum wage, which could compress operating margins if cost savings are not achieved (Howden Full Year Results).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 30 Aug 2025.
HWDN Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
HWDN Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Upcoming events
Oct16
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DividendEx-dividend
Nov21
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DividendPayment
£0.05Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Howden Joinery Group stock?
Howden Joinery Group (HWDN) has a market cap of £4.5B as of September 13, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Howden Joinery Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Howden Joinery Group (HWDN) stock is 18.43 as of September 13, 2025.
Does Howden Joinery Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Howden Joinery Group (HWDN) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 13, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.212 and the yield is 2.53%. Howden Joinery Group has a payout ratio of 46.49% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Howden Joinery Group dividend payment date?
The next Howden Joinery Group (HWDN) dividend payment is scheduled for November 21, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Howden Joinery Group?
Howden Joinery Group (HWDN) has a beta rating of 1.03. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.