Next lifts guidance for 2026, shares trade near record London levels
25.06.2026 - 19:10:27 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Christina Vogel, Background & Management desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-25, 19:09.
Next (GB0032089863) raised its full-year 2026 profit guidance alongside results for the year ended 31 January 2026, citing robust trading in the core UK business as detailed in its latest preliminary report. The company’s Investegate filing on the 2026 results provides the updated outlook.
What the latest results show
According to the 2026 preliminary results, Next reported higher full-price sales and tighter cost control, enabling the group to lift profit expectations for the current financial year compared with its previous internal plan. The detailed statement breaks down performance across Retail, Online and Finance.
The London-listed retailer, a constituent of the FTSE 100, continues to emphasize disciplined stock management and space reallocation in its UK stores alongside investment in its online platform and third-party LABEL brands to support margin resilience. Investing.com’s company profile confirms the FTSE 100 listing and business mix.
Dividend dates and London share price
Next’s board recommended a final ordinary dividend of 181p per share for the year ended 31 January 2026, taking total ordinary dividends for the year to 268p per share, subject to shareholder approval at the 21 May 2026 AGM. The same Investegate announcement sets out the proposed payout.
The shares are scheduled to trade ex-dividend on 2 July 2026, with the dividend payable on 3 August 2026 to shareholders on the register as of 3 July 2026, putting a clear income timetable in front of London investors who track FTSE 100 retail names such as Marks & Spencer and JD Sports.
All news and analysis on the Next shares
Key figures, regulatory filings and previous coverage on Next help investors understand how the London-listed retailer’s strategy feeds into its current valuation.
How Next makes its money
Next generates most of its revenue from fashion and homeware sold under the Next brand through a mix of UK and international stores and its online platform, including the Next Directory and third-party brands under the LABEL proposition. The Investing.com profile outlines the core retail and online operations.
Where the shares trade today
The Next shares (GB0032089863) traded on the London Stock Exchange at around 14,840p as of 2026-06-25, 13:54 London time, according to Davy, leaving the FTSE 100 constituent close to its 52-week high range in sterling terms.
Next at a glance
- Company: Next plc
- ISIN: GB0032089863
- WKN: 887208
- Ticker: NXT
- Trading venue: London Stock Exchange
- Price (as of 2026-06-25, 13:54): 14,840.00 GBX
- Market cap: 16.73 billion GBP (as of 2026-06-25)
- Sector / industry: Consumer discretionary / apparel retail
- Index membership: FTSE 100
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, investment recommendation or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument. Readers should conduct their own research and consider consulting a qualified financial adviser before making investment decisions.
