LON:NICL

Nichols Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 1,225

-2.50 (-0.20 %)

(As of 09/25/2020 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range

1,202.26

Now: GBX 1,225▼

1,260

50-Day Range

1,167.50

MA: GBX 1,246.30▼

1,275

52-Week Range

858

Now: GBX 1,225▼

1,760

Volume2,400 shs

Average Volume18,957 shs

Market Capitalization£452.87 million

P/E Ratio25.68

Dividend Yield4.53%

BetaN/A

Nichols plc, together with its subsidiaries, supplies soft drinks to the retail, wholesale, catering, licensed, and leisure industries in the United Kingdom. The company operates through Still and Carbonate segments. It offers till, carbonated, post-mix, and frozen drinks categories under the Vimto, Feel Good, Levi Roots, Starslush, ICEE, Panda, and Sunkist brands. The company offers its products through supermarkets, discount retailers, cash and carries, pubs, clubs, bars, restaurants, and leisure outlets. It also exports its products to the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. The company was incorporated in 1929 and is headquartered in Newton-le-Willows, the United Kingdom.

Beat the Market (BTM) Rank^™

1.0 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Nichols has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 1,200, Nichols has a forecasted downside of 2.0% from its current price of GBX 1,225.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Nichols has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

2.3 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
Nichols has received 184 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
Nichols has received 217 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
Nichols has received 54.11% “underperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Nichols and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe NICL will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe NICL will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

1.7 Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Nichols is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.53%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Nichols does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Nichols is 117.40%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

0.0 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Nichols insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

0.6 Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Nichols is 25.68, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 17.65.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Nichols is 25.68, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Goods sector average P/E ratio of about 69.24.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Nichols has a P/B Ratio of 3.62. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Overall Beat the Market Rank^™

1.12 out of 5 stars

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange LON

Industry Beverages - Soft Drinks

Sub-IndustryN/A

SectorConsumer Goods

Current SymbolLON:NICL

Previous Symbol

CUSIPN/A

CIKN/A

Webwww.nicholsplc.co.uk

Phone+44-1925-222222

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.46

Current Ratio4.21

Quick Ratio3.88

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio25.68

Forward P/E Ratio0.18

P/E GrowthN/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales£134.59 million

Price / Sales3.36

Cash FlowGBX 126.34 per share

Price / Cash Flow9.70

Book ValueGBX 338.50 per share

Price / Book3.62

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A

Net IncomeN/A

Net MarginsN/A

Return on EquityN/A

Return on AssetsN/A

Miscellaneous

Employees286

Outstanding Shares36,968,800

Market Cap£452.87 million

Next Earnings DateN/A

OptionableNot Optionable

GBX 1,225

-2.50 (-0.20 %)

(As of 09/25/2020 12:00 AM ET)

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Nichols (LON:NICL) Frequently Asked Questions

How has Nichols' stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Nichols' stock was trading at GBX 1,370 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, NICL shares have decreased by 10.6% and is now trading at GBX 1,225.
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Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of Nichols?

3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Nichols in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
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How often does Nichols pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Nichols?

Nichols announced a dividend on Wednesday, July 22nd. Investors of record on Thursday, July 30th will be given a dividend of GBX 28 per share on Friday, September 4th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, July 30th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
View Nichols' dividend history.

What price target have analysts set for NICL?

3 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Nichols' stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 1,200 to GBX 1,200. On average, they anticipate Nichols' stock price to reach GBX 1,200 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 2.0%.
View analysts' price targets for Nichols.

Who are some of Nichols' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Nichols include Cott (BCB), Lassonde Industries (LAS.A), A.G. Barr (BAG), Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP), Alkaline Water (WTER), Reed's (REED), Global Gardens Group (VGM), Arca Continental SAB de CV (EMBVF), Britvic (BTVCF), Coca Cola Femsa (COCSF), Coca-Cola Amatil (CCL), DNA Brands (DNAX), Eneco Refresh (ERG), Fevertree Drinks (FQVTF) and Minerco (MINE).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Nichols own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Nichols investors own include RM (RM), Emis Group (EMIS), Beam Suntory (BEAM), Character Group (CCT), iShares S&P 400 MidCap ETF (IJH), Imperial Brands (IMB), James Halstead (JHD), Shire (SHP), Telford Homes (TEF) and Arista Networks (ANET).

Who are Nichols' key executives?

Nichols' management team includes the following people:

Ms. Marnie-Jane Millard, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 54)
Mr. Timothy John Croston, Group CFO, Compant Sec. & Exec. Director (Age 56)
Mr. Andrew Paul Milne, Group Commercial Director & Director (Age 46)

What is Nichols' stock symbol?

Nichols trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "NICL."

How do I buy shares of Nichols?

Shares of NICL 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 is Nichols' stock price today?

One share of NICL stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 1,225.

How big of a company is Nichols?

Nichols has a market capitalization of £452.87 million and generates £134.59 million in revenue each year. Nichols employs 286 workers across the globe.

What is Nichols' official website?

The official website for Nichols is www.nicholsplc.co.uk.

How can I contact Nichols?

Nichols' mailing address is Laurel House Woodlands Park, Ashton Road, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, WA12 0HH, United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1925-222222.

This page was last updated on 9/28/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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