Next stock holds firm after a 29.52% 1-year gain

Next stock is trading at 15,575.00 GBp after a 0.26% move and a 29.52% 1-year gain. Market cap stands at GBp 17.779 billion, with revenue at £6.9 billion and TTM EPS at 7.46.

Next plc (GB0032089863) closed at 15,575.00 GBp on August 28, 2026, after a 0.26% move and a market value of GBp 17.779 billion. The London-listed retailer has also gained 13.85% year to date and 29.52% over 1 year, giving investors a clear valuation backdrop before the next earnings date on September 17, 2026.

Trading stays close to the range

The latest quote left Next between a 52-week low of 11,200.00 GBp and a high of 16,175.00 GBp. Volume reached 689,227 shares, while the previous close stood at 15,535.00 GBp and the intraday open at 15,650.00 GBp.

That leaves the shares only 3.7% below the 52-week high and 39.0% above the 52-week low, a tighter positioning than the broader 1-year gain alone suggests. The 1-year target estimate of 16,133.75 GBp also sits only 3.6% above the last close.

Profitability still anchors the case

MarketBeat's latest company snapshot shows revenue of £6.9 billion on a trailing basis, net income attributable to common shareholders of £888.5 million, and diluted EPS of 7.46. It also lists a profit margin of 12.87%, a return on equity of 50.81%, and a current consensus rating of Hold.

The comparison is straightforward: a trailing P/E of 20.88 against EPS of 7.46 implies the market still values steady earnings power, while the dividend yield of 1.73% adds income support. Against peers in apparel retail, Next remains the larger, more profitable name in the group shown on the quote page.

Next's retail mix

Next plc sells clothing, footwear, accessories, beauty, and home products across the United Kingdom and international markets through retail stores, online channels, franchise operations, and NEXT Finance. The company also runs Total Platform, which extends its online and logistics infrastructure to third-party brands.

What the share price says

The stock last traded at 15,575.00 GBp on August 28, 2026, with a market cap of GBp 17.779 billion. For now, the market is pricing the group at a level that sits just under its 52-week peak and well above the start of 2026.

Company data

Company: Next plc
ISIN: GB0032089863
Ticker: NXT
Exchange: London Stock Exchange
Price (as of August 28, 2026, 5:15 p.m. GMT+1): 15,575.00 GBp
Market cap: GBp 17.779 billion
Sector / Industry: Consumer Cyclical / Apparel Retail
Index membership: FTSE 100
Next earnings date: September 17, 2026

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