Persimmon upgraded as broker says the stock remains cheap despite earnings headwinds
Deutsche Bank has upgraded Persimmon PLC (LSE:PSN) to 'buy' from 'hold', arguing that share price weakness has left the housebuilder too cheap despite a run of forecast downgrades. Chris Millington nudged his target price down to 1,403p from 1,419p, still implying about 20% upside from the last close of 1,166.5p.
Persimmon Plc (PSMMY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Persimmon Plc (PSMMY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Persimmon keeps dividend flat as market set to 'remain challenging' into next year
Persimmon PLC (LSE:PSN) kept its dividend flat as it reported double-digit growth in first-half profits and completions but flagged signs of softer demand in the second half. The FTSE 100 housebuilder posted interim results showing underlying operating profit rose 10% to £189.1 million, although the margin narrowed by 30 basis points to 12.8%.
Persimmon faces margin squeeze from two sides, warns Citi
Persimmon PLC's (LSE:PSN) current calendar year looks increasingly secure, but Citi believes the bigger issue for investors is whether margins come under pressure in 2027. The US investment bank said the FTSE 100 housebuilder started the year strongly, with sales volumes tracking guidance and more than half of its private home completions already secured, per its last update in April.
PSMMY vs. NVR: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors interested in stocks from the Building Products - Home Builders sector have probably already heard of Persimmon Plc (PSMMY) and NVR (NVR). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
Persimmon named JP Morgan's top pick as Taylor Wimpey and Vistry cut to 'underweight'
Persimmon PLC (LSE:PSN) shares rose 4% on Monday after JP Morgan named the housebuilder as its preferred stock in the sector while downgrading Taylor Wimpey PLC (LSE:TW.) and Vistry Group PLC (LSE:VTY) to 'underweight', as rising mortgage rates and build cost inflation force the bank to cut its 2027 earnings forecasts by an average of 20%.
Should Value Investors Buy Persimmon (PSMMY) Stock?
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PSMMY or NVR: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
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Are Investors Undervaluing Persimmon (PSMMY) Right Now?
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Persimmon shares rise 3% as forward sales growth and profit guidance reaffirmation reassure investors
Persimmon PLC (LSE:PSN) shares rose 3% to 1,055p after the housebuilder's annual meeting trading update reassured investors with a 7% increase in private forward sales and an unchanged profit guidance, prompting Liberum to leave its own estimates unaltered. Panmure Liberum, which carries a 'buy' rating and 1,694p target price on the stock, said the update highlights the benefits of Persimmon's strategic positioning in the UK housing market.
Persimmon forward sales up 7%, but builder flags supply chain inflation risk from Iran conflict
Persimmon PLC (LSE:PSN), the FTSE 100 housebuilder, has warned of emerging supply chain inflation driven by the ongoing conflict in Iran, cautioning that higher energy costs are likely to weigh on second-half margins even as the group reported a solid start to 2026. In a trading update, the York-based group said there are early signs of increased inflationary pressure in its supply chain, which it attributed to higher energy costs linked to geopolitical uncertainty, with the impact expected to be felt in the second half of 2026 and into 2027.
Build cost inflation in focus ahead of updates from Taylor Wimpey, Persimmon and others
Housebuilders are set to update the market next week, with build cost inflation expected to dominate the agenda. Trading statements from Taylor Wimpey PLC (LSE:TW.
