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Next PLC(NXT) Stock Analysis | Consumer Cyclical

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Reward61Moderate
Risk33Moderate
75%Data
Revenue growing 15% YoY
Quality Compounder
Market Cap:17.78Bn
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Reward Rating
61
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
33
Moderate
Risk Assessment

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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 16134p.

What is Next PLC?

NEXT plc engages in the retail of clothing, homeware, and beauty products in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and internationally.

NXT · Verdict

Solid reward · moderate risk

NXT scores well on cash flow and profitability with no major weaknesses flagged in the model.

Based on 88% data coverage

NXT · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 4

  • Cash flow89/100

    15% free-cash-flow margin

  • Profitability77/100

    13% net margin · 51% ROE

  • Balance sheet76/100

    Interest covered 13.3×

  • Growth66/100

    Rev +11.1% CAGR · earnings +7.7%

No major weaknesses flagged.

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What is Next PLC?

NEXT plc engages in the retail of clothing, homeware, and beauty products in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and internationally. It operates through Retail Stores, Online (UK), Online (International), NEXT Finance, Total Platform, and Other Business Activities segments. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, with a market capitalisation of 17.78B, and a P/E ratio of 20.9x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
Profitability
Strong margins and consistent earnings support financial stability.
Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

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Reward: Moderate (61)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with profitability and growth as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorConsumer Cyclical
IndustryApparel Retail
Market Cap17.78B
P/E Ratio20.878
Dividend Yield1.73%
Beta1.038
Insider Activity
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