Persimmon PLC (PSN)

Currency in GBP
1,180.0
-7.0(-0.59%)
Real-time Data·
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High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
1,174.51,192.5
52 wk Range
998.61,552.0
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
1,179.50 / 1,181.00
Prev. Close
1,187
Open
1,186
Day's Range
1,174.5-1,192.5
52 wk Range
998.6-1,552
Volume
410.39K
Average Volume (3m)
2.26M
1-Year Change
7.9104%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
1,333.6
Upside
+13.02%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Suffers from weak gross profit margins

Persimmon PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

14 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
19 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 1,333.6
(+13.02% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Jefferies
Buy15.90+34.75%15.91Maintain12/08/2026
Deutsche Bank
Buy14.03+18.90%14.19Upgrade10/08/2026
Morgan Stanley
Buy12.80+8.47%13.30Maintain07/08/2026
Kepler Cheuvreux
Buy15.00+27.12%17.00Maintain01/07/2026
Berenberg
Hold11.50-2.54%13.00Maintain26/06/2026

Persimmon PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • Persimmon H1 2026 EPS of GBP 0.38 beat forecasts by 4.2%; shares rose 3.21% to $1,159.1 in pre-market trading on modest beat and steady outlook.
  • New home completions climbed 13% to 5,189 units; gross margin fell to 18.0% from 18.6% due to incentives, product mix, and build cost inflation.
  • Company maintained FY 2026 guidance of ~12,500 home completions; expects GBP 40-50M cost headwinds over 18 months from Middle East conflict impacts.
  • Management warned of continued margin pressure through H2 2026 into 2027; reaffirmed medium-term 20% operating margin target pending market conditions.
  • CEO emphasized 'self-help, not Help to Buy' strategy; CFO highlighted volume-led profit growth with balance sheet discipline amid challenging UK housing market.
Last Updated: 06/08/2026, 11:42
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Earnings

Latest Release
06/08/2026
EPS / Forecast
0.38 / 0.36
Revenue / Forecast
1.73B / 1.63B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.94%
Dividend Yield
5.05%
Industry Median 2.13%
Annualised payout
60.00
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
-23.89%
Growth Streak

Compare PSN to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
PSN
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
12.5x10.0x10.4x
PEG Ratio
0.660.060.02
Price/Book
1.1x0.7x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.0x0.4x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
11.9%11.9%26.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Persimmon Plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a house builder in the United Kingdom. The company offers family housing under the Persimmon Homes brand name; housing under the Charles Church brand name; and social housing under the Westbury Partnerships brand name. It also provides broadband services under the FibreNest brand; and timber frame, insulated wall panels, and roof cassettes under the Space4 brand. In addition, the company offers concrete bricks under the Brickworks brand; and concrete roof tile under the Tileworks brand. Persimmon Plc was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in York, the United Kingdom.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
117.17M36.49%1.39B
Other Institutional Investors
172.89M53.85%2.05B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
31.01M9.66%368.12M
Total
321.07M100.00%3.81B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.6.57%21,088,118250,316
Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management Ltd.4.27%13,696,254162,575

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FAQ

What Is the Persimmon (London: PSN) Share Price Today?

The Persimmon stock price today is 1,180.0 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Persimmon (PSN) Trade On?

Persimmon is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Persimmon?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Persimmon is "PSN."

Does Persimmon Pay Dividends? What’s The Current PSN Dividend Yield?

Yes, PSN Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Persimmon dividend yield is 5.05%.

What Is the Current Persimmon Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Persimmon (London: PSN) market cap is 3.78B GBP.

What Is Persimmon's (PSN) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Persimmon EPS is currently 0.9 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Persimmon Earnings Date?

Persimmon's next earnings report will be released on 03/03/2027.

Is PSN a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Persimmon moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for PSN stock is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Persimmon Stock Split?

Persimmon has split 0 times. (See the PSN stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Persimmon Have?

Persimmon has 4605 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Persimmon (London: PSN)?

As of 17/08/2026, Persimmon (PSN) is trading at a share price of 1,180.0 GBP, with a previous close of 1,187.0 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 1,174.5 GBP to 1,192.5 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 998.6 GBP to 1,552.0 GBP.

What Is Persimmon (PSN) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Persimmon is 1,333.6 GBP, with a high estimate of 1694 GBP and a low estimate of 970 GBP. 14 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +13.02% Upside potential.
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