Persimmon/£PSN
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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
£3.5B
13.73
£0.79
1.27
£0.60
5.51%
Price and volume
Market cap
£3.5B
Beta
1.27
52-week high
£16.73
52-week low
£10.31
Average daily volume
1.2M
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)
13.729
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.028
Price to book
1
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.05
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-105.823
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-0.94%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-0.103
Dividend yield (TTM)
5.51%
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 reported first-half underlying pre-tax profit up 11% to £164.9 million, surpassing analyst forecasts and underscoring strong earnings growth (Reuters).
The company posted an H1 2025 underlying operating margin of 13.1%, ahead of Jefferies’ 12.3% estimate, demonstrating sector-leading profitability (Investing.com).
Persimmon maintained full-year 2025 guidance of 11,000–11,500 home completions, with a forward order book up 11%, land intake at 110% of completions, and outlets rising 4% to 277, reinforcing its delivery pipeline (Investing.com).
Persimmon’s cautious margin outlook projects operating margins of just 14.2%–14.5% for 2025 and 2026, reflecting pressure from higher industry costs and affordability constraints (Reuters).
Market skepticism grew as analysts warned the tempered margin progression could trigger downgrades in 2026 profit estimates, contributing to a share price decline of up to 3% (Reuters).
Net private sales rate per outlet per week fell to 0.62 from 0.64, while the total sales rate dropped to 0.70 from 0.74, indicating a slight softening in sales momentum (Investing.com).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 2 Sept 2025.
Persimmon Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Persimmon Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Capital at risk
Upcoming events
Oct16
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DividendEx-dividend
Nov7
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DividendPayment
£0.20Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Persimmon stock?
Persimmon (PSN) has a market cap of £3.5B as of September 14, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Persimmon stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Persimmon (PSN) stock is 13.73 as of September 14, 2025.
Does Persimmon stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Persimmon (PSN) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 14, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.6 and the yield is 5.51%. 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 is scheduled for November 07, 2025.
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.