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    Beverages: non-alcoholic
Nichols plc

Nichols plc

11.90
EUR
+0.20
(+1.71%)
387.64MMarket Cap
Mar 03Next Earn
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
2.87
2.96
2.97
3.18
3.6
3.85
3.99
3.21
3.91
4.52
4.68
4.73
4.79
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
0.38
0.38
0.6
0.69
0.63
0.69
0.73
0.13
-0.6
0.32
0.5
0.49
0.59
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.43
0.21
0.44
0.48
0.38
0.53
0.6
0.5
0.51
0.41
0.54
0.44
0.35
- -
Dividend per Share
0.18
0.2
0.23
0.27
0.3
0.35
0.39
0.28
0.19
0.26
0.28
0.85
0.32
- -
Book Value per Share
1.46
1.57
1.98
2.33
2.69
3.03
3.39
3.24
2.52
2.43
2.67
2.3
2.59
2.59
Tangible Book Value per Share
1.02
1.13
1.42
1.54
1.64
1.89
2.13
2.09
2.37
2.43
2.66
2.3
2.59
2.59
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
37
37
37
37
37
37
37
37
37
37
36
37
37
37
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
106
109
109
117
133
142
147
119
144
165
171
173
175
- -
Operating Margin (%)
21.25
23.36
25.47
25.84
21.64
22.27
22.07
9.82
15.19
14.92
14.76
16.7
18.11
- -
Depreciation Expense
1
- -
1
1
1
2
5
5
5
5
2
2
2
- -
Net Income, GAAP
14
14
22
25
23
26
27
5
-22
12
18
18
21
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
25.07
21.07
20.7
19.1
19.32
19.65
17.23
25.78
- -
15.91
24.31
25.78
26.54
- -
Profit Margin (%)
13.37
12.95
20.35
21.71
17.45
17.96
18.26
4.09
-15.36
7.05
10.75
10.32
12.25
- -
Working Capital
39
41
46
54
52
59
62
61
70
76
86
74
85
85
LT Debt
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
Total Equity
54
58
73
86
99
112
125
120
93
89
97
84
95
95
Return on Invested Capital (%)
26.46
23.85
32.19
29.55
24.09
23.31
21.68
3.82
- -
11.77
16.27
15.87
25.11
- -
Return on Capital (%)
30.22
26.9
35.16
33.05
25.67
24.69
22.44
3.96
- -
12.56
17.86
17.64
23.03
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
28.52
25.26
33.92
32.05
25.01
24.14
22.6
3.96
-20.82
12.8
19.74
19.67
23.98
- -

Capital Structure

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'24
Jun'25
Dec'25
ST Debt
2
- -
1
LT Borrowings
- -
- -
- -
LT Finance Leases
2
- -
4
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
37
37
37
Market Capitalization
451
486
338

Working Capital

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'24
Jun'25
Dec'25
Total Current Assets
109
117
117
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
55
62
56
Accounts Receivable, Net
41
45
47
Inventories
9
10
9
Total Current Liabilities
35
40
32
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
2
- -
1
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
3.54%
-3.65%
12.74%
Free Cash Flow
-0.33%
-5.6%
-20.6%
Net Income, GAAP
-69.51%
-126.8%
20.2%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
5.37%
8.39%
1.3%
Total Cash Common Dividend
18.24%
31.06%
-62.34%

Semi-annual Revenue

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2023
- -
- -
171
2024
- -
- -
173
2025
- -
- -
175

Semi-annual Earnings Per Share

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2023
- -
- -
0.5
2024
- -
- -
0.49
2025
- -
- -
0.59

Semi-annual Dividends Per Share

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2023
- -
- -
0.28
2024
- -
- -
0.85
2025
- -
- -
0.32

Company Description

Company Profile APIChatGPT
CEO
Andrew Paul Milne
Full Time Employees
296
Sector
Consumer non-durables
Industry
Beverages: non-alcoholic
Address
Laurel House Newton-le-Willows NW United Kingdom WA12 0HH
IPO Date
Jan 9, 1986
Website
nicholsplc.co.uk
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Business
Nichols plc is an international soft drinks company that manufactures, markets and distributes a diversified portfolio of beverages to retail, wholesale, catering, licensed and leisure sectors worldwide. Founded in 1908 by John Noel Nichols in Manchester, England, the company is headquartered in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, and operates primarily through three segments: Packaged, which encompasses sales in the UK, Africa, Middle East and rest of world including Vimto squash, carbonates, still drinks, flavored waters, energy drinks, SLUSH PUPPiE, Starslush, Levi Roots, Sunkist and licensed extensions such as protein powders, fruit spreads, desserts and confectionery; Out of Home, supplying postmix soft drinks including Coca-Cola, Pepsi, IRN-BRU, Old Jamaica, Premium Mixers by Vimto with classic mixers, juices and cordials, and frozen beverages like ICEE to cinemas, theme parks, play centres, pubs and restaurants across the UK; and Central, supporting operations. Its products reach approximately 73 countries, with Vimto as the cornerstone brand enjoyed in over 60 nations. The company maintains a diversified business model with routes to market via grocery stores, wholesalers, convenience outlets and out-of-home channels, targeting consumers seeking still and carbonated soft drinks. Nichols plc focuses on innovation, sustainable growth and stakeholder value, bolstered by a robust supply chain, 24/7 engineering support and R&D for product development. Recent developments include the launch of Vimto Wonderfuel functional squash providing vitamins B, C, D, iron and zinc; Vimto Hydration Electrolyte Tablets in partnership with Applied Nutrition plc; and expansions such as Vimto energy drink and Levi Roots Energy using natural caffeine. In 2025, the company executed a strategic exit from the unprofitable Starslush brand in Out of Home, implemented a higher-margin concentrate model in Africa driving 16.9% revenue growth, entered Malaysia with nationwide Vimto listings across major retailers, and successfully rolled out a new SAP ERP system as part of its business change programme to enhance operational efficiency. Nichols plc reported 2025 interim revenue of £85.5 million, up 1.8%, with adjusted profit before tax of £14.6 million and FY25 adjusted PBT in line with market expectations of £33.1 million; it also paid an interim dividend of 15.0p per share following a £20 million special dividend in 2024.

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