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Nichols Plc(LSE) NICL

Market Cap£405.83MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1993)+1,684%
5 Year-20%
1 Year-7%
1 Month+12%
£11.04
-0.51%
-0.06Today
Nichols Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 1,115.002026-08-17
Nichols Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+5.19%GBX 1,060.002026-08-10
1 month+12.17%GBX 994.002026-07-17
3 month+18.62%GBX 940.002026-05-19
Year to date+16.88%GBX 954.002025-12-31
1 year-7.47%GBX 1,205.002025-08-15
3 year+8.25%GBX 1,030.002023-08-18
5 year-20.07%GBX 1,395.002021-08-18
Since inception+1,684.23%GBX 0.621993-10-07

Nichols Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£405.83MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

£353.40M

Net Income (TTM)

£41.46M

EPS (TTM)

£0.65

P/E Ratio

16.91

Dividend

£0.39

Beta (Volatility)

-0.03 (Low)

Price

£11.04

Volume

9,577

Open

£11.15

Previous Close

£11.10

Daily Range

£10.95 - £11.20

52-Week Range

£8.80 - £12.73

Estimated Earnings Date

Mar 3, 2027

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About Nichols Plc

Nichols plc is a leading provider of soft beverages in the United Kingdom, catering to various sectors including retail, wholesale, and leisure. Established in 1908, the company operates through two main divisions: Still and Carbonated products, offering a diverse portfolio of well-known brands.

Products and Services
  • Still drinks, cordials, and carbonated beverages
  • Post-mix solutions and frozen treats
  • International trade, exporting to regions like the Middle East and Africa
Growth Outlook
  • Revenue increased to £89.57 million in Q4 2025, up from £85.20 million in Q4 2023
  • Net income rose to £12.92 million in Q4 2025, reflecting strong operational performance
  • Operating cash flow reached £9.32 million in Q4 2025, indicating robust cash generation
Financial Highlights
  • Trailing twelve month (TTM) revenue of £348.57 million, showcasing consistent growth
  • Dividend yield of 3.44%, providing attractive returns to shareholders
  • Strong current ratio of 3.63, indicating solid liquidity position
AI Generated • Jul 25, 2026

Industry

Beverages

CEO

Andrew Paul Milne

Headquarters

Newton-le-Willows, NW WA12 0HH, GB

NICL Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

45.92%

Operating Margin

17.97%

Net Income Margin

13.39%

Return on Equity

24.74%

Return on Capital

31.84%

Return on Assets

17.33%

Earnings Yield

5.91%

Dividend Yield

3.50%

Payout Ratio

51.31%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£405.83MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

36.56M

Volume

9.58K

Avg. Volume

35.99K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£161.93M

Operating Income

£58.36M

EBITDA

£59.06M

Operating Cash Flow

£42.71M

Capital Expenditure

-£1.86M

Free Cash Flow

£40.84M

Cash & ST Invst.

£66.22M

Total Debt

£3.05M

Nichols Plc Performance Analysis

Nichols Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP 164,926,00014.3%
20232023-12-31GBP 170,741,0003.5%
20242024-12-31GBP 172,809,0001.2%
20252025-12-31GBP 175,054,0001.3%
Nichols Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-315.8%
Q22025-06-30-3.8%
Q42025-12-314.8%
Q22026-06-30-0.1%
Nichols Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP 0.32N/A
20232023-12-31GBP 0.5058.1%
20242024-12-31GBP 0.49-3.0%
20252025-12-31GBP 0.5819.5%
Nichols Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-314.2%
Q22025-06-30-8.0%
Q42025-12-3152.2%
Q22026-06-30-14.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

£89.52M

+6.6%

Gross Profit

£39.27M

+6.3%

Gross Margin

43.87%

N/A

Market Cap

£405.83MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

£1.37M

N/A

Employees

296

N/A

Net Income

£11.06M

+24.6%

EBITDA

£15.24M

+8.3%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

£66.22M

-5.8%

Total Debt

£3.05M

+69.2%

Accounts Receivable

£49.81M

+18.0%

Inventory

£8.17M

-22.1%

Long Term Debt

£3.05M

+69.2%

Short Term Debt

£0.00

-100.0%

Return on Assets

17.33%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

31.18%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

£17.94M

+127.5%

Operating Cash Flow

£18.14M

+125.8%

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Questions About NICL

What is the current price of Nichols Plc?

Nichols Plc is trading at £11.04 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Nichols Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Nichols Plc has traded between £8.80 and £12.73.

How much debt does Nichols Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Nichols Plc reported total debt of £4.71M.

How much cash does Nichols Plc have on hand?

Nichols Plc reported £55.74M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Nichols Plc’s dividend yield?

Nichols Plc currently has a dividend yield of 3.50%.

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