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Nichols plc

Nichols plc

NICL.L
Nichols plcGB flagLondon Stock Exchange
946.00
GBp
+4.00
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345.91MMarket Cap
Nichols plc
NICL.L
(London Stock Exchange)

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946.00

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2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
FRC
2.29
2.68
2.93
2.86
2.96
2.97
3.18
3.6
3.85
3.99
3.21
3.91
4.52
4.68
4.73
4.79
Revenue per Share
0.3
0.36
0.41
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
Basic EPS, GAAP
0.3
0.34
0.34
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
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.13
0.14
0.16
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
Dividend per Share
0.72
0.88
1.11
1.36
1.47
1.87
2.22
2.57
2.9
3.27
3.11
2.38
2.27
2.5
2.11
2.37
Book Value per Share
0.5
0.61
0.79
1.03
1.13
1.43
1.54
1.65
1.9
2.14
2.1
2.37
2.43
2.66
2.3
2.59
Tangible Book Value per Share
37
37
37
37
37
37
37
37
37
37
37
37
37
36
37
37
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
84
99
108
106
109
109
117
133
142
147
119
144
165
171
173
175
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
18.23
18.35
19.03
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
Operating Margin (%)
1
- -
- -
1
- -
1
1
1
2
5
5
5
5
2
2
2
Depreciation Expense
11
13
15
14
14
22
25
23
26
27
5
-22
12
18
18
21
Net Income, GAAP
26.82
26.4
25.61
25.07
21.07
20.7
19.1
19.32
19.65
17.23
25.78
- -
15.91
24.31
25.78
26.54
Effective Tax Rate (%)
12.9
13.47
14.16
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
Profit Margin (%)
19
25
32
39
41
46
54
52
59
62
61
70
76
86
74
85
Working Capital
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
LT Debt
30
36
45
54
58
73
86
99
112
125
120
93
89
97
84
95
Total Equity
38.76
37.74
34.72
31.66
34.13
32.19
29.55
24.09
23.31
21.68
6.76
- -
21.52
18.39
21.32
25.11
Return on Invested Capital (%)
46.87
48.33
43.86
32.82
28.9
37.39
34.8
26.94
25.88
23.4
4.11
- -
13.33
18.96
18.87
25.05
Return on Capital (%)
46.36
45.38
41.58
30.98
27.14
36.07
33.75
26.25
25.3
23.58
4.12
-21.85
13.62
21.1
21.22
26.19
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

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Working Capital

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Growth Rates

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(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%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2023
- -
- -
- -
- -
171
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
173
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
175

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2023
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.5
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.49
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.59

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2023
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.28
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.85
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.32
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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.