NEXT plc·Consumer Cyclical
NEXT plc engages in the retail of clothing, footwear, and home products in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through NEXT Retail, NEXT Online, NEXT Finance, NEXT International Retail, NEXT Sourcing, Lipsy, NENA, and Property Management segments. It operates retail stores; an online retail platform; and 199 franchise stores in 35 countries. The company also offers consumer credit; NEXT branded products; and women's, men's, children's, homeware, and beauty products under the LABEL and Lipsy's own brand, and other third-party brands. In addition, it provides property management services, including holding and lease of properties. The company was formerly known as J Hepworth & Son and changed its name to NEXT plc in 1986. NEXT plc was founded in 1864 and is headquartered in Enderby, the United Kingdom.
Consumer Cyclical
Apparel - Retail
32,931
2021-01-08
1.05
Market Peers







The company—a bellwether for the U.K. retail sector—logged a 6.2% increase in full-price sales, better than the 4% rise anticipated.

Next PLC (LSE:NXT) stood out in a weakening UK clothing market, as overall apparel sales declined in March, according to UBS. Total UK apparel, footwear and accessories sales fell 3.8% in the 12 weeks to 29 March, according to Kantar data cited by the bank.

Next PLC (OTCMKTS:NXGPY - Get Free Report) gapped up prior to trading on Friday. The stock had previously closed at $88.46, but opened at $92.10. Next shares last traded at $92.10, with a volume of 290 shares. Analyst Ratings Changes Several brokerages have commented on NXGPY. Jefferies Financial Group downgraded Next from a "strong-buy"

NEXT plc (NXGPY) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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