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About Next
Next PLC is a British multinational retailer specializing in clothing, footwear, and home products. The company operates through a network of retail stores, online platforms, and catalogues, catering primarily to UK and Irish markets, but with a presence in over 70 countries globally. Founded in 1982, Next has established itself in the retail sector with a strong emphasis on high-quality and on-trend merchandise. Its headquarters are located in Enderby, Leicestershire, UK. A key competitive strength for Next is its integrated approach, combining physical stores with a robust online shopping experience, which enhances accessibility and customer engagement.
Ticker
£NXT
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
32,931
Headquarters
Website
Next Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£17B
21.65
£6.60
1.09
£2.33
1.63%
Price and volume
Market cap
£17B
Beta
1.09
52-week high
£146.00
52-week low
£90.28
Average daily volume
360K
Dividend rate
£2.33
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.74
Quick ratio
1.079
Long term debt to equity
85.395
Total debt to equity
109.297
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
32.52%
Interest coverage (TTM)
11.82%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,295.9
Gross margin (TTM)
43.92%
Net profit margin (TTM)
12.38%
Operating margin (TTM)
18.04%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.80%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£190,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
14.37%
Return on equity (TTM)
48.51%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
21.653
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.636
Price to book
9.86
Price to tangible book (TTM)
17.19
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
15.862
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.30%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
9.015
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.63%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
9.74%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
0.54%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
9.43%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.71%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
5.56%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
4.31%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.28%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
4.82%
What the Analysts think about Next
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Next stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Next raised its full-year pre-tax profit forecast by £30m to £1.13bn after full-price sales grew 10.5% in the 13 weeks to October 25, reflecting strong demand ahead of the festive season. (Financial Times)
International sales surged 38.8% in Q3, bolstering revenue diversification and mitigating reliance on its core UK market. (Financial Times)
Full-price sales increased 10.5% in the 13 weeks to July 26, prompting Next to upgrade its profit-before-tax outlook by £25m to £1.1bn for FY2025. (Financial Times)
Next expects second-half full-price sales growth to slow to 4.5% from 10.5% in Q2, signaling deceleration amid mounting UK economic pressures. (Reuters)
CEO Simon Wolfson warned of 'anaemic' UK economic growth driven by declining job opportunities, regulatory burdens and rising taxes, posing downside risk to its UK-centric sales base. (Reuters)
After delivering four profit upgrades this year, Next held its full-year pretax profit forecast at £1.105bn in September without further increases, suggesting limited scope for additional positive surprises. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 3 Nov 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Next stock?
Next (NXT) has a market cap of £17B as of November 05, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Next stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Next (NXT) stock is 21.65 as of November 05, 2025.
Does Next stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Next (NXT) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 05, 2025, the dividend rate is £2.33 and the yield is 1.63%. Next has a payout ratio of 32.52% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Next dividend payment date?
The next Next (NXT) dividend payment is scheduled for January 05, 2026.
What is the beta indicator for Next?
Next (NXT) has a beta rating of 1.09. 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.