Forterra lifts profit forecasts after housing recovery boosts H1 sales

29th Jul 2025 11:42

(Sharecast News) - Forterra's share price jumped 11% on Tuesday after the building materials group raised full-year targets on the back of a strong first-half performance, with sales surging by a fifth.

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Forterra statutory pre-tax profits grow in FY24 despite 'challenging market conditons'

12th Mar 2025 08:06

(Sharecast News) - Building products manufacturer Forterra said on Wednesday that pre-tax profits had grown in FY24 despite ongoing "challenging market conditions".

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Forterra confident despite challenging trading conditions

11th Nov 2024 11:12

(Sharecast News) - Clay and concrete building products manufacturer Forterra reported challenging trading conditions for the four months to the end of October on Monday.

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Broker tips: Ibstock, Forterra, Volution

23rd Oct 2024 11:58

(Sharecast News) - Jefferies upgraded both Ibstock and Forterra on Wednesday to 'buy' from 'hold' "given the current compelling demand-supply dynamic in the UK brick sector".

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Jefferies upgrades Ibstock, Forterra to 'buy'

23rd Oct 2024 08:12

(Sharecast News) - Jefferies upgraded both Ibstock and Forterra on Wednesday to 'buy' from 'hold' "given the current compelling demand-supply dynamic in the UK brick sector".

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Forterra slashes dividend after challenging first half

30th Jul 2024 11:52

(Sharecast News) - Forterra reported a challenging first half on Tuesday, with revenue falling 11.5% year-on-year to £162.1m as the UK brick industry saw a 9% decline in despatches, and its own despatches in line with that trend.

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RBC Capital starts Forterra and Ibstock at 'outperform'

4th Jul 2024 07:14

(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage of the UK's two largest clay brick manufacturers on Thursday - Forterra and Ibstock - both at 'outperform'.

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Forterra launches buyback following 'strong' 2021

26th Jan 2022 11:35

(Sharecast News) - Masonry specialist Forterra announced a £40m share buyback on Wednesday, after strong demand throughout 2021 boosted both revenues and cash.

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Berenberg lowers target price on Forterra

26th Nov 2021 10:41

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on construction firm Forterra from 300.0p to 280.0p on Friday, citing "limited" near-term organic upside.

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Wednesday broker round-up

10th Mar 2021 13:21

(Sharecast News) - Ultra Electronics: JP Morgan upgrades to overweight with a target price of 2,350p.

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Tuesday broker round-up

9th Mar 2021 13:05

(Sharecast News) - Aston Martin: HSBC upgrades to buy with a target price of 2,750p.

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Wednesday broker round-up

25th Nov 2020 13:38

(Sharecast News) - Codemasters Group: Berenberg downgrades to hold with a target price of 485p.

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Friday broker round-up

11th Sep 2020 13:47

(Sharecast News) - Vistry: JP Morgan upgrades to neutral with a target price of 670.0p.

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Thursday broker round-up

10th Sep 2020 14:21

(Sharecast News) - Hargreaves Lansdown: Deutsche Bank upgrades to hold with a target price of 1,600.0p.

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Friday broker round-up

3rd Jul 2020 13:15

(Sharecast News) - Next: Goldman Sachs downgrades to sell with a target price of 4,400.0p.

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