Persimmon stock holds firm after a 2.02% rise
Published on 08/26/2026 at 20:42 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Persimmon Plc (GB0030927254) is trading at GBX 1,184 after a 2.02% rise, with a market value of £3.80 billion and a 52-week range of GBX 947.40 to GBX 1,552. MarketBeat also puts the share's consensus price target at GBX 2,564.30.
Results that still matter
The latest reported quarter on August 6, 2026 showed trailing twelve-month EPS of GBX 88.20, net margin of 7.68%, and return on equity of 8.45%. That makes the stock's current P/E ratio of 13.42 a clear comparison point against a reported market average of about 44.86 on the same data page.
For investors, the key number is the spread between the share price and the consensus target: GBX 1,184 versus GBX 2,564.30. Persimmon has also fallen 12.8% from its starting level for the year, according to the same market-data snapshot.
Technical levels
A Barclays technical page stamped August 25, 2026 shows a sell quote of GBX 1,184.00 and a buy quote of GBX 1,189.00, with a daily change of 23.50p or 2.03%. The same page lists short-term signals as strong bullish, medium-term signals as strong bearish, and long-term signals as strong bullish.
The pivot band runs from support at 1,167.962 to resistance at 1,198.441, with a higher ceiling at 1,243.248. That puts the shares very close to a short-term decision zone.
Housebuilding mix
Persimmon builds family housing under the Persimmon Homes brand, Charles Church homes, and Westbury Partnerships social housing. It also sells broadband under FibreNest and makes timber-frame and related building products through Space4.
Price and view
The latest market snapshot leaves the stock at GBX 1,184 as of August 26, 2026, with a market cap of £3.80 billion and a 5.17% dividend yield. For now, the price action sits between a bearish medium-term chart and a still-rich analyst target range.
Fact box
Company: Persimmon Plc
ISIN: GB0030927254
Ticker: PSN
Exchange: London Stock Exchange
Sector / Industry: Consumer Discretionary / Household Durables
Index membership: FTSE 250
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