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
£4.4B
17.90
£0.45
1.03
£0.21
2.61%
Price and volume
Market cap
£4.4B
Beta
1.03
52-week high
£9.40
52-week low
£6.47
Average daily volume
1.7M
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)
16.37%
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)
17.896
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.913
Price to book
3.94
Price to tangible book (TTM)
4.15
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
15.972
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.26%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.509
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.61%
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 trading update for the 16 weeks to 19 April 2025 showed underlying group revenue up 3.0% year-on-year (1.8% on a same-depot basis) and international revenue up 17.0%, indicating strong early-year momentum in line with its 2025 outlook. (Howden Joinery Group)
In its half-year results for the 24 weeks to 14 June 2025, Howden reported a 3.2% increase in sales to £997.6 million, a 4.4% rise in profit before tax to £117.2 million, and expanded gross margins to 62.1%, while ending the period with net cash of £321.4 million. (Reuters)
The Board launched a £100 million share buyback programme in early 2025 and had repurchased 1.6 million shares at an average price of 721 pence by 19 April, underscoring management’s confidence in the balance sheet and commitment to shareholder returns. (Howden Joinery Group)
Management cautioned that the total UK kitchen market is expected to contract again in 2025 amid challenging macroeconomic conditions, which may cap demand growth in its core segment. (Reuters)
Operating expenses rose 6.0% year-on-year to £498.2 million in H1 2025, driven by strategic investments and higher labour costs from National Insurance and minimum wage increases, exerting pressure on profitability. (Howden Joinery Group)
As of early July 2025, Howden’s shares were trading 15.11% below their 52-week high of £9.83, reflecting underperformance and investor caution about near-term growth prospects. (MarketWatch)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 30 Sept 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Howden Joinery Group stock?
Howden Joinery Group (HWDN) has a market cap of £4.4B as of October 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 17.9 as of October 13, 2025.
Does Howden Joinery Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Howden Joinery Group (HWDN) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 13, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.212 and the yield is 2.61%. 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.