Crest Nicholson Holdings plc (CRST)

Currency in GBP
71.70
+0.40(+0.56%)
Closed·
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
69.8071.80
52 wk Range
59.60182.90
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
70.30 / 71.80
Prev. Close
71.3
Open
70.5
Day's Range
69.8-71.8
52 wk Range
59.6-182.9
Volume
1.43M
Average Volume (3m)
3.13M
1-Year Change
-59.9217%
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
82.70
Upside
+15.34%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Quickly burning through cash
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

4 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
10 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 82.70
(+15.34% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Berenberg
Hold0.70-2.37%0.78Maintain20-07-2026
Berenberg
Hold0.78+8.79%0.86Maintain26-06-2026
JPMorgan
Hold0.80+11.58%1.60Maintain15-06-2026
Barclays
Hold0.77+7.39%1.40Maintain18-05-2026
Berenberg
Hold0.86+19.94%1.60Maintain23-04-2026

Crest Nicholson Holdings plc Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • Crest Nicholson posted £11.9M adjusted operating loss in H1 FY2026 on £197.6M revenue; shares fell 10% to $66.2 amid weak UK housing market.
  • Company scrapped FY2026 dividend, guided EBIT to lower half of £5M-£15M range; expects 1,400-1,500 home completions with no market recovery seen.
  • Management maintained £40M land-sale revenue target, cut build-cost inflation outlook to 3-4% from 4-5%; extended covenant waivers to Sept 2026.
  • Project Elevate transformation advancing with new mid-premium house types launching FY2027; warranty issues and remediation costs down 30% each.
  • Open market sales rate weakened to 0.48 in H1 from stronger spring levels; average selling price fell to £414K as firm reshapes land bank toward smaller sites.
Last Updated: 16-07-2026, 02:20 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
16-07-2026
EPS / Forecast
-0.05 / 14.17
Revenue / Forecast
197.6M / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS -0.12%
Dividend Yield
4.35%
Industry Median 2.13%
Annualised payout
3.10
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
-15.18%
Growth Streak

CRST Income Statement

Compare CRST to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
CRST
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
−6.1x10.1x10.4x
PEG Ratio
−0.100.070.02
Price/Book
0.3x0.7x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.3x0.6x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
13.1%15.6%26.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Crest Nicholson Holdings plc engages in building residential homes in the United Kingdom. It develops and sells apartments, houses, and commercial properties. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Addlestone, United Kingdom.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
117.54M45.78%78.75M
Other Institutional Investors
165.56M54.22%110.93M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
283.1M100.00%189.68M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Aberforth Partners Llp11.90%3,05,51,84520,470
Janus Henderson Group Ltd.10.05%2,58,04,42717,289

FAQ

What Is the Crest Nicholson (CRST) Share Price Today?

The Crest Nicholson share price today is 71.70.

What is the current Crest Nicholson (CRST) share price and day range?

As of 14-08-2026, the Crest Nicholson share price is 71.70, with a previous close of 71.30. The share price has ranged from 69.80 to 71.80 today, while the 52-week range spans from 59.60 to 182.90.

What Is the Crest Nicholson Market Cap?

As of today, Crest Nicholson market cap is 183.07M.

Does Crest Nicholson Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The Crest Nicholson dividend yield is 4.35%.

What Is the Crest Nicholson (CRST) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Crest Nicholson is 82.70, with a high estimate of 107 and a low estimate of 70. 4 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +15.34% Upside potential.

What Is Crest Nicholson's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Crest Nicholson EPS (TTM) is -0.12.

When Is the Next Crest Nicholson Earnings Date?

Crest Nicholson will release its next earnings report on 16-07-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CRST a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

What Stock Exchange Does Crest Nicholson Trade On?

Crest Nicholson is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Crest Nicholson?

The stock symbol for Crest Nicholson is "CRST."

How Many Times Has Crest Nicholson Stock Split?

Crest Nicholson has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Crest Nicholson Have?

Crest Nicholson has 685 employees.
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