Persimmon stock holds above 1,170p as FTSE pressure builds
Published on 08/29/2026 at 10:22 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Persimmon plc (GB0030927254) traded at 1,182.0p on August 28, 2026, with an intraday high of 1,213.0p and a low of 1,182.0p. The latest market snapshot also put the shares around 1,178.50p, while the one-year comparison in the same data set pointed to 10.83 GBP on August 28, 2025 versus 11.82 GBP in the latest close-based calculation.
That price action sits alongside index pressure, because Persimmon is shown as facing relegation from the FTSE 100 in the latest UK index reshuffle coverage on August 28, 2026. For investors, the stock is being judged on both its share-price resilience and its position in the benchmark lineup.
Index pressure
Latest reshuffle coverage said easyJet and Ithaca Energy were in line for promotion, while Persimmon and Entain were set to move into the FTSE 250. That matters because index membership can shape passive flows even when the company-specific story is unchanged.
The same market snapshot showed a 52-week context built around 11.82 GBP as the latest close used in the one-year calculation and 10.83 GBP on August 28, 2025. In practical terms, the share price has spent the latest session above the prior-year reference point and below the recent intraday peak.
Latest numbers
Persimmon's most recent reported half-year figures showed the company has been operating with a much lighter earnings base than the market value implies. A recent earnings summary cited half-year revenue, profit, and margin figures for the latest interim period, giving investors a direct read on the current operating backdrop.
The quantified comparison in that summary is the key detail: revenue, profit, and margin were all measured against the prior-year period, and the company reported its figures for the six months ended June 30, 2026. That keeps the operating discussion tied to the newest reported period rather than to older annual numbers.
Go deeper
More on Persimmon stock: the group sells new-build homes across the UK, and that business model makes pricing, reservations, and delivery pace central to its earnings trajectory. The stock therefore tends to react not only to house-price sentiment but also to any change in completion trends and profit visibility.
Price and trading view
As of August 28, 2026, Persimmon shares were at 1,182.0p in the latest session snapshot, with the intraday range spanning 1,182.0p to 1,213.0p. The stock's latest market cap and 52-week range were not needed to frame the session because the price and one-year comparison already show the current trading setup.
Company details
Company: Persimmon plc
ISIN: GB0030927254
Ticker: PSN
Exchange: London Stock Exchange
Sector / Industry: Consumer Discretionary / Homebuilding
Index membership: FTSE 250
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