Grafton reiterates guidance on robust international sales
13th Jul 2026 10:00
(Sharecast News) - British distributor Grafton Group reiterated full-year guidance on Monday, after strong international sales helped offset weakness in its home market.
Read moreBerenberg raises target price on Grafton
8th Jul 2026 07:50
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lifted their target price on builders merchants Grafton to 1,150p from 1,000p on Wednesday, saying stabilising earnings forecasts and balance‑sheet flexibility supported a re-rating of the shares.
Read moreGrafton Group sees profit growth but warns of impact from Iran war
15th May 2026 07:08
(Sharecast News) - Construction products distributor Grafton Group said it delivered a "resilient" start to 2026 and guided to an improvement in profits this year, but warned that rising cost pressures due to the Iran war could dent market demand and volumes.
Read moreGrafton FY profit beats expectations despite tough markets, shares jump
5th Mar 2026 10:25
(Sharecast News) - Building supplies group Grafton reported better-than-expected annual earnings despite a challenging UK market, sending shares in the company higher on Thursday.
Read moreGrafton revenues jump despite soft UK, North Europe markets
13th Jan 2026 08:36
(Sharecast News) - Builders merchants and DIY retailer Grafton Group said full-year profits were expected to be in line with expectations on the back of a 10% rise in revenues driven by its Irish and Iberian businesses.
Read moreGrafton on course to deliver profit in line with forecasts
13th Nov 2025 10:35
(Sharecast News) - Grafton Group said in an update on Thursday that it remains on course to deliver full-year adjusted operating profit in line with expectations after reporting an 11.5% rise in revenue for the 10 months ended 31 October, supported by acquisitions and solid underlying growth across several key markets.
Read moreGrafton on course to deliver profit in line with forecasts
13th Nov 2025 10:35
(Sharecast News) - Grafton Group said in an update on Thursday that it remains on course to deliver full-year adjusted operating profit in line with expectations after reporting an 11.5% rise in revenue for the 10 months ended 31 October, supported by acquisitions and solid underlying growth across several key markets.
Read moreRBC Capital slightly lowers target price on Grafton
31st Oct 2025 07:53
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at RBC Capital Markets slightly lowered their target price on builders merchants Grafton from 1,220p to 1,190p on Friday, as it pushed out the group's recovery.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks maintain gains after weak US payrolls
4th Sep 2025 17:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Thursday as investors weighed weaker US labour market data against sector-specific losses in airlines.
Read moreGrafton sees FY in line, launches £25m buyback
4th Sep 2025 07:04
(Sharecast News) - Building materials distributor and DIY retailer Grafton held annual guidance but warned UK volumes were unlikely to recover this due to the threat of new property taxes.
Read moreGrafton shares drop on trading slowdown, cautious outlook
10th Jul 2025 08:35
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Grafton Group dropped on Thursday after the builders merchant said it experienced a slowdown in trading activity towards the end of the first half, with markets expected to "remain challenging" over the rest of the year.
Read moreGrafton gets regulatory green light to buy HSS Hire Ireland
15th May 2025 09:11
(Sharecast News) - Grafton Group's €32m acquisition of HSS Hire Group's Irish business has received regulatory approval, it was confirmed on Thursday.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed on BoE rate cut, US-UK trade deal
8th May 2025 14:59
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended Thursday in mixed territory, as investors digested US president Donald Trump declaring a US-UK trade deal, while the Bank of England delivered an expected interest rate cut.
Read moreGrafton shares jump on upbeat trading statement, guidance hold
8th May 2025 09:56
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Grafton jumped on Thursday after the building materials supplier said it was on track to meet full-year guidance after trading, despite the potential impact of US tariffs.
Read moreGrafton Group profit tops analyst forecasts
6th Mar 2025 10:19
(Sharecast News) - Grafton Group reported an adjusted operating profit that slightly exceeded analysts' expectations on Thursday, despite a decline from the prior year.#
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