Nichols (NICL) Share Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Established in 1908, Nichols operates within the resilient soft drinks category and owns or licenses several brands. Nichols is geographically and operationally diversified, operating across three routes to market of UK Packaged, International Packaged and Out of Home. In the UK, Nichols operates across five soft drinks sub-categories: squash, flavoured carbonates, fruit drinks, energy and flavoured water. Nichols' portfolio includes the iconic Vimto brand plus a growing portfolio of licensed brands including Levi Roots, ICEE, SLUSH PUPPiE and Sunkist. Under its asset-light model, Vimto is prominent in areas such as the Middle East and Africa and is enjoyed in over 60 countries worldwide. For more information, visit the website: https://www.nicholsplc.co.uk/

Key Stats

• Today's Range: 954 to 1,010
• 50-Day Range: 892 to 1,005
• 52-Week Range: 880 to 1,480
• Volume: 41,866 shs
• Average Volume: 49,071 shs
• Market Capitalization: £348.82 million
• P/E Ratio: 16.36
• Dividend Yield: 3.44%
• Price Target: GBX 1,390
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

NICL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NICL shares performed this year?

Nichols' stock was trading at GBX 954 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NICL shares have increased by 0.0% and is now trading at GBX 954.

How were Nichols' earnings last quarter?

Nichols plc (LON:NICL) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March, 11th. The company reported $67.53 EPS for the quarter. Nichols had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 23.59% and a net margin of 12.25%.

How do I buy shares of Nichols?

Shares of NICL stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.

What other stocks do shareholders of Nichols own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Nichols investors own include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM), Akamai Technologies (AKAM), Ford Motor (F), EMIS Group (EMIS), Intel (INTC), Moderna (MRNA) and Pfizer (PFE).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/11/2026
• Today: 5/05/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: LON
• Sector: Consumer Defensive
• Industry: Beverages - Non - Alcoholic
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: LON:NICL
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.nicholsplc.co.uk
• Phone: +44-1925-222222
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 325
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Nichols: GBX 1,390
• High Price Target: GBX 1,720
• Low Price Target: GBX 1,150
• Potential Upside/Downside: +45.7%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): GBX 58.33
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 16.36
• Forward P/E Ratio: 15.28
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: £18.72 million
• Net Margins: 12.25%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 23.59%
• Return on Assets: 12.97%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 4.97
• Current Ratio: 3.63
• Quick Ratio: 2.58

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: £175.05 million
• Price / Sales: 1.99
• Cash Flow: GBX 120.50 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 7.92
• Book Value: GBX 274.34 per share
• Price / Book: 3.48

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 36,564,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: £348.82 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.47