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Nichols (NICL) Share Price & Analysis

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NICL Stock Chart & Stats

GBX 1,070.00GBX 0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:30 PM GMT
1.05K p1.1K p1.15K pAug 10Aug 24Sep 7Sep 21Oct 5Oct 19Nov 2
Day’s Range
GBX 1,040.00 - GBX 1,070.00
52-Week Range
GBX 880.00 - GBX 1,200.00
Previous Close
GBX 1,070.00
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
41.36K
Market Cap
GBP 391.29M
Enterprise Value
GBP 284.58M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
GBP 66.22M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
GBP 3.05M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
16.5
Beta
0.55
Next Earnings
Mar 03, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 06, 2026
Dividend Yield
3.64%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Strong 2025 Revenue And Margin Expansion

The sharp 2025 revenue increase alongside meaningful gross and operating margin expansion indicates stronger commercial performance and improved profitability. If sustained, this combination can support reinvestment in brands, distribution and innovation while increasing earnings resilience over the next several quarters.

Debt-free Balance Sheet And Strong Returns

Minimal debt gives Nichols substantial financial flexibility and reduces the burden of interest and refinancing costs. Strong returns on equity also show that the company is generating attractive profitability from its capital base, supporting resilience and disciplined investment through changing conditions.

Established Brand With Broad Route-to-market Reach

A recognized flagship brand combined with retail, out-of-home and international distribution provides multiple routes for reaching consumers. This breadth can support durable demand, reduce reliance on one channel or geography, and give Nichols a platform for extending branded beverage sales over time.

Bears Say

Cash-flow Conversion Weakened In 2025

The divergence between stronger earnings and weaker 2025 free cash flow raises questions about the timing and quality of cash conversion. Persistently lower operating cash relative to EBIT could constrain internally funded investment, dividends or debt-free growth if the pattern continues.

Revenue Growth Has Been Uneven

The contrast between very strong 2025 growth and only modest growth in 2024 shows that top-line momentum can vary materially between years. Uneven demand or execution makes forward earnings less predictable and increases the importance of maintaining brand investment and route-to-market effectiveness.

Equity Base Has Not Grown Consistently

Although Nichols remains financially well capitalized, the decline in equity during 2024 indicates that retained value has not increased steadily. Variability in the capital base can reduce the consistency of balance-sheet progression and warrants monitoring alongside profitability and shareholder distributions.

Nichols News

NICL FAQ

What was Nichols’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nichols lowest share price was 880.00 p and its highest was 1200.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Nichols’s market cap?
Nichols’s market cap is £391.29M.
When is Nichols’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Nichols’s earnings last quarter?
Nichols released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported 0.301 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.225 p by 0.076 p.
Is Nichols overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nichols’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Nichols pay dividends?
Nichols pays a Semiannually dividend of 20.2 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.64%. See more information on Nichols dividends here
What is Nichols’s EPS estimate?
Nichols’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Nichols have?
Nichols has 36,574,850 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nichols’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nichols reported an EPS of 0.301 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.225 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.448%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nichols?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:NICL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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