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About Persimmon
Persimmon plc operates in the residential construction industry, primarily focusing on building and selling homes in the United Kingdom. The company offers a range of properties from studio apartments to large family homes under its brand names such as Persimmon Homes, Charles Church, and Westbury Partnerships. Founded in 1972, Persimmon has grown to become one of the largest homebuilders in the UK. Headquartered in York, the company operates through a network of regional offices, enhancing its capability to manage local operations effectively. Persimmon's strategic positioning includes a strong land bank and an emphasis on cost control and supply chain efficiency, contributing to its stable market presence.
Ticker
£PSN
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
4,731
Headquarters
Website
Persimmon Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£3.9B
15.56
£0.79
1.27
£0.60
4.86%
Price and volume
Market cap
£3.9B
Beta
1.27
52-week high
£14.18
52-week low
£10.31
Average daily volume
1.4M
Dividend rate
£0.60
Financial strength
Current ratio
3.86
Quick ratio
0.239
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
74.80%
Interest coverage (TTM)
15.45%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
419.6
Gross margin (TTM)
17.99%
Net profit margin (TTM)
7.57%
Operating margin (TTM)
11.77%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
28.68%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£720,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.09%
Return on equity (TTM)
7.44%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
15.564
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.165
Price to book
1.13
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.19
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-119.969
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-0.83%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-0.103
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.86%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
16.74%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-0.51%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-0.69%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.26%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-29.82%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-5.79%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-36.56%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-4.49%
What the Analysts think about Persimmon
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Persimmon stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Persimmon’s underlying pre-tax profit increased 11% to £164.9 million in H1 2025, beating the analysts’ consensus of £161.1 million, reflecting strong operational performance and effective cost management. (Reuters)
The company reiterated its full-year 2025 completions target of 11,000–11,500 homes and forecasted around 12,000 completions in 2026, showing management’s confidence in their ability to deliver and continued strong demand. (Reuters)
Management kept its 2025 housing operating margin guidance at 14.2%–14.5% and indicated similar levels for 2026, demonstrating the company's ability to manage costs despite inflationary pressures. (Reuters)
Persimmon warned that margin improvement will be limited by fading built-in build-cost inflation, continuing affordability pressures, and higher costs across the industry, raising the risk that future profits may be under strain. (Reuters)
Shares dropped by as much as 3% after the H1 results, highlighting investor concerns about the cautious margin guidance and the risk of future earnings downgrades. (Reuters)
Persistently high interest rates and stubborn inflation in a slowing UK economy were highlighted as threats to demand, which may negatively affect future sales volumes and pricing power. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Nov 2025.
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Persimmon Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Persimmon stock?
Persimmon (PSN) has a market cap of £3.9B as of November 12, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Persimmon stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Persimmon (PSN) stock is 15.56 as of November 12, 2025.
Does Persimmon stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Persimmon (PSN) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 12, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.6 and the yield is 4.86%. Persimmon has a payout ratio of 74.8% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Persimmon dividend payment date?
The next Persimmon (PSN) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Persimmon?
Persimmon (PSN) has a beta rating of 1.27. 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.