Next/£NXT
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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
- Consumer Essentials
- Primary listing
- LSE
- Employees
- 31,589
- Headquarters
- Enderby, United Kingdom
- Website
- www.nextplc.co.uk
Next Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£18B
19.48
£7.87
1.04
£6.28
4.10%
Price and volume
Market cap
£18B
Beta
1.04
52-week high
£159.00
52-week low
£116.95
Average daily volume
362K
Dividend rate
£6.28
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.548
Quick ratio
0.889
Long term debt to equity
0.882
Total debt to equity
1.202
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
30.85%
Interest coverage (TTM)
13.92%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,483
Gross margin (TTM)
44.13%
Net profit margin (TTM)
12.89%
Operating margin (TTM)
18.59%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.77%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£230,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
16.10%
Return on equity (TTM)
54.54%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
19.484
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.468
Price to book
11.75
Price to tangible book (TTM)
22.08
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
16.633
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.01%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
9.219
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.10%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
12.52%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
19.18%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
11.69%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
5.48%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
11.16%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
5.81%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
10.64%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.85%
What the Analysts think about Next
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Next stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Next stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
First-half pre-tax profit rose 10.5%, and Next raised its full-year profit guidance for the fourth time this year to £1.255bn. Further warehouse savings helped support the upgrade. (Reuters)
International online sales are a strong growth engine: Next lifted its expected international sales growth to 20.5%, helping offset softer UK trading. (The Wall Street Journal)
Investment in international digital marketing appears to be producing attractive returns: Next estimated £1.77 of incremental cash profit for each £1 spent. Better website and delivery services also supported online conversion and customer retention. (Marketing Week)
The UK accounts for about three-quarters of sales, but Next cut its second-half UK sales growth forecast to 2% from 2.8%. It warned that inflation, mortgage costs and a weak jobs market could weigh on shoppers. (Reuters)
Hot summer weather boosted first-half sales, so some recent strength may not persist if trading conditions change. This makes the profit outlook more exposed to factors outside the company’s control. (Reuters)
Next estimated that the Iran conflict would add £47m to costs, mainly through freight and distribution, and planned price rises of up to 8% in some overseas markets alongside savings. If costs persist or those increases weaken demand, the mitigation could prove harder to deliver. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 15 Oct 2026.
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Upcoming events
Funds containing Next
AllEURUSDGBP
Fund name | Fund size | £NXT weighting |
|---|---|---|
iShares STOXX Europe 600 Retail€EXH8 | €11M | 14.15% |
iShares Digitalisation$DGTL | $761M | 0.89% |
iShares Digitalisation£DGIT | $813M | 0.89% |
iShares Core FTSE 100£ISF | £17B | 0.67% |
iShares Core FTSE 100€ISFA | £16B | 0.67% |
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