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NICHOLS ORD GBP0.10

Symbol: NICL

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Overview

Core Data
Latest Dividend Information

Ex-Dividend Date 20 Mar 2025
Pay Date 1 May 2025
Total Dividends - Year to Date32
Dividend Yield (%)2.5911

Historical Data & Ratios

Avg Volume Over 10 Days0.0306
Market Cap (M)447.4969
Price/Earnings (PE)25.2815
Earnings Per Share48.85
Revenue Per Share4.7290
Return on Equity %19.6684

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Broker View
Data shown is based on the past 75 days of broker views.

ActionBrokers

Strong Buy2

Buy3

Neutral2

Sell0

Strong Sell0
Brokers 2 3 2 0 0
Consensus

ConsensusBuy

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      Company

      Business Summary

      Nichols plc is an international soft drinks company. The Company is engaged in the supply of soft drinks to the retail, wholesale, catering, licensed and leisure industries. It has sales in over 60 countries, selling products in both the Still and Carbonate categories. The Company’s segments include Packaged, Out of Home and Central. The Company’s portfolio of brands includes Vimto, SLUSH PUPPiE, Starslush, ICEE, Levi Roots, and Sunkist. The Vimto range includes squash, carbonates, still drinks, flavored waters, and frozen drinks. It also includes its extensive range of licensed products from protein powders and fruit spreads to desserts and confectionery. The Company’s products are sold out of home within the leisure, catering and hospitality sectors, from cinemas and theme parks, to play centers, pubs and restaurants. It sells its range of owned and licensed brands through grocery stores, cash and carry, convenience stores and corner shops.

      Financial Summary

      BRIEF: For the fiscal year ended 31 December 2024, Nichols plc revenues increased 1% to £172.8M. Net income decreased 3% to £17.8M. Revenues reflect Packaged segment increase of 4% to £132.8M, United Kingdom segment increase of 1% to £129.2M, Middle East segment increase of 10% to £14.2M. Net income was offset by Other Non Rec I/E - Non Business Activ increase from £1.7M to £7.6M (expense), Selling/General/Admin.

      Financials


      Income Statement - All values are in GBP (M).

      Year Ending

      31/12/2024

      31/12/2023

      31/12/2022

      31/12/2021

      31/12/2020

      31/12/2019

      Total Revenue 172.81 170.74 164.93 144.33 118.66 146.99
      Gross profit 78.95 72.18 71.02 65.18 50.34 69.96
      Operating Profit/Loss 21.49 22.29 13.46 -17.56 6.58 32.44
      Profit Before Tax 24.03 24.26 13.84 -17.66 6.54 32.42
      Profit After Tax 17.84 18.36 11.64 -22.17 4.85 26.84
      Equity Holders of Parent Company 17.84 18.36 11.64 -22.17 4.85 26.84
      Minority Interest NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL


      Balance Sheet - All values are in GBP (M).

      Year Ending

      31/12/2024

      31/12/2023

      31/12/2022

      31/12/2021

      31/12/2020

      31/12/2019

      Total Non-Current Assets 12.64 13.73 15.17 27.92 62.92 68.68
      Total Current Assets 108.85 117.23 106.98 103.25 83.03 87.67
      Total Assets 121.49 130.96 122.16 131.17 145.95 156.34
      Total Liabilities 37.44 33.62 33.42 38.14 26.08 31.00
      Total Net Assets 84.05 97.34 88.74 93.03 119.88 125.34
      Shareholders Funds 84.05 97.34 88.74 93.03 119.88 125.34
      Minority Interests NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL
      Total Equity 84.05 97.34 88.74 93.03 119.88 125.34

      Outlook

      Broker View
      Data shown is based on the past 75 days of broker views.

      ActionBrokers

      Strong Buy2

      Buy3

      Neutral2

      Sell0

      Strong Sell0
      Brokers 2 3 2 0 0
      Consensus

      ConsensusBuy

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      Forecasts

      Year 2025 2026 2027
      Revenue £178.94mn £186.10mn £194.52mn
      Pre-tax-Profit £30.50mn £33.58mn £36.23mn
      EPS £0.68p £0.72p £0.77p
      EPS Growth 5.56% 6.30% 7.29%
      P/E 17.76 16.7 15.57
      PEG Ratio 3.19 2.65 2.14
      Dividend 33.72p 35.84p 38.47p
      Yield 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

      Upgrades & Downgrades (Latest)

      DateBrokerRecommendationPriceOld TargetNew TargetChange
      23rd Apr 2025Berenberg BankReiteration1220p0p1760pBuy

      Time & Sales

      All prices are in GBX and times are in GMT. Last 20 trades shown. Trade type is estimated and should be treated as indicative only.

      Date Time Price Volume Type
      2 May 2025 16:35 1,235 722 Sell
      2 May 2025 15:52 1,220 61 Sell
      2 May 2025 15:21 1,221.2 850 Sell
      2 May 2025 15:00 1,222 3,610 Sell
      2 May 2025 14:50 1,228.5 650 Buy
      2 May 2025 14:42 1,221.2 266 Sell
      2 May 2025 14:37 1,225.3982 275 Sell
      2 May 2025 14:15 1,228.2665 130 Buy
      2 May 2025 13:48 1,228.5 650 Buy
      2 May 2025 13:30 1,228.5 1,000 Buy
      2 May 2025 13:24 1,235 8 Buy
      2 May 2025 13:24 1,235 1 Buy
      2 May 2025 13:19 1,227.5 1,218 Unknown
      2 May 2025 11:33 1,234 750 Buy
      2 May 2025 11:00 1,228.5 67 Buy
      2 May 2025 10:30 1,233.8 23 Buy
      2 May 2025 10:26 1,234 94 Buy

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