Nichols (NICL)

Currency in GBP
980.00
0.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
980.001,000.00
52 wk Range
880.001,470.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
980.00 / 1,370.00
Prev. Close
980
Open
986
Day's Range
980-1,000
52 wk Range
880-1,470
Volume
14.55K
Average Volume (3m)
52.59K
1-Year Change
-19.3522%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
1,369.00
Upside
+39.69%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Trading at a low P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth

Nichols News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Neutral

Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
5 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 1,369.00
(+39.69% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Deutsche Bank
Buy11.50+17.35%-UpgradeMar 12, 2026
Berenberg
Buy17.20+75.51%18.20MaintainMar 12, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Hold11.50+17.35%12.50MaintainJan 15, 2026

Nichols Earnings Call Summary for H2/2025

  • Nichols plc reported 9.9% growth in adjusted operating profit to £31.7M, with margins improving from 18.2% to over 19% amid challenging conditions
  • Group revenue increased 1.3% with UK packaged goods up 3.1%; international revenue declined slightly due to earlier Ramadan timing in Middle East
  • Africa segment showed strong growth driven by strategic transition to concentrate model; new factory constructions planned to support expansion
  • Company launching new Vimto flavors and packaging in 2026; expanding USA and Canada presence through local partnerships for continued growth
  • Gross profit rose £1.7M with margin improvement to 46.1%; management optimistic about maintaining momentum despite supply chain and competition risks
Last Updated: 12/03/2026, 16:34
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Earnings

Latest Release
Mar 11, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.35 / --
Revenue / Forecast
89.57M / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.58%
Dividend Yield
3.44%
Industry Median 3.19%
Annualised payout
33.70
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
-1.74%
Growth Streak

NICL Income Statement

Compare NICL to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
NICL
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
16.7x16.7x12.0x
PEG Ratio
0.860.120.03
Price/Book
3.8x1.8x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
2.0x0.9x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
32.7%40.1%21.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Nichols plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in supply of soft drinks to the retail, wholesale, catering, licensed, and leisure industries in the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. It operates through Packaged and Out of Home segments. The company offers squash, still drinks, flavored water and carbonates, and energy drinks under the Vimto, Levi Roots, and SLUSH PUPPiE brands; and mixers, juices, cordials, post-mix, and frozen drinks under the ICEE, CocaCola, Pepsi, IRN BRU, Old Jamaica, Ocean Spray, and Sunkist brands. It distributes its products through grocery, wholesalers, and convenience stores, as well as cinemas chains, theme parks, pubs, and restaurants. The company also exports its products. Nichols plc was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Newton-le-Willows, the United Kingdom.

Industry
Beverages
Employees
296

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
2.89M7.90%28.30M
Other Institutional Investors
19.27M52.70%188.86M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
14.41M39.41%141.22M
Total
36.57M100.00%358.38M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
The Nichols Family Trust11.26%4,118,32340,360
Octopus Investments Limited8.35%3,051,82129,908

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FAQ

What Is the Nichols (NICL) Stock Price Today?

The Nichols stock price today is 980.00 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Nichols Trade On?

Nichols is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Nichols?

The stock symbol for Nichols is "NICL."

What Is the Nichols Market Cap?

As of today, Nichols market cap is 358.38M GBP.

What Is Nichols's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Nichols EPS (TTM) is 0.58.

When Is the Next Nichols Earnings Date?

Nichols will release its next earnings report on Jul 29, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is NICL a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Nichols Stock Split?

Nichols has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Nichols Have?

Nichols has 296 employees.

What is the current trading status of Nichols (NICL)?

As of May 02, 2026, Nichols (NICL) is trading at a price of 980.00 GBP, with a previous close of 980.00 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 980.00 GBP to 1,000.00 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 880.00 GBP to 1,470.00 GBP.

What Is Nichols (NICL) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Nichols is 1,369.00 GBP, with a high estimate of 1720 GBP and a low estimate of 1150 GBP. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +39.69% Upside potential.
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