Director dealings: Watkin Jones chairman raises shareholding

28th Aug 2026 13:15

(Sharecast News) - Watkin Jones revealed on Friday that non-executive chair Alan Giddins had acquired 50,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed developer.

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Watkin Jones reports flat H1 operating profit

27th May 2026 08:11

(Sharecast News) - Watkin Jones reported a flat first-half operating profit on Wednesday, as lower revenue from in-build schemes was offset by cost control and steady construction delivery, while the group continued to diversify beyond its traditional forward-funding model.

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Watkin Jones flags profit in line with forecasts despite lower revenue

29th Apr 2026 12:15

(Sharecast News) - Watkin Jones said on Wednesday that its first-half operating profit was expected to be broadly in line with the prior year, despite lower revenue caused by reduced transactional activity.

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Sales, profits slide at Watkin Jones

16th Dec 2025 09:39

(Sharecast News) - Watkin Jones posted a slide in annual sales and profits on Tuesday, weighed down by challenging market conditions, but insisted it was well placed for the current year.

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Watkin Jones ends year in line with forecasts

21st Oct 2025 08:31

(Sharecast News) - Watkin Jones said on Tuesday that trading for the year ended 30 September was in line with expectations, supported by a stronger second half and improved operational delivery across its development portfolio.

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Watkin Jones shares fall as 'challenging market backdrop' continues

29th May 2025 07:41

(Sharecast News) - Residential property management firm Watkin Jones saw its share price drop sharply on Thursday after reporting that transactional activity "remains slow" following a big drop in revenues in its first half.

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Watkin Jones expecting stronger second half

29th Apr 2025 15:50

(Sharecast News) - Watkin Jones has reported a small positive operating profit for the half year ended 31 March on Tuesday, supported by disciplined cost management and a focus on construction delivery, despite ongoing challenges in the residential development market.

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Director dealings: Watkin Jones chairman raises stake

27th Jan 2025 15:50

(Sharecast News) - Watkin Jones revealed on Monday that chairman Alan Giddins had acquired 148,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed residential property management firm.

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Watkin Jones shares drop 30% on profit warning, future outlook

21st Aug 2024 10:51

(Sharecast News) - London-listed Watkin Jones lost almost a third of its market value on Wednesday after the residential property manager and developer delivered a profit warning and projected a slower-than-expected market recovery.

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Watkin Jones names new CFO

23rd Apr 2024 09:42

(Sharecast News) - Build-to-rent specialist Watkin Jones said on Tuesday that the underlying operating residential rental market "continues to perform well" throughout H1 and named a new chief financial officer.

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Watkin Jones swings to loss amid uncertain market

23rd Jan 2024 08:27

(Sharecast News) - Residential developer Watkin Jones reported full-year revenue of £413.2m on Tuesday, marking a 1.5% increase year-on-year.

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Watkin Jones appoints Alex Pease as permanent CEO

15th Nov 2023 14:32

(Sharecast News) - Residential construction and development company Watkin Jones announced the appointment of Alex Pease as its chief executive officer on Wednesday, with immediate effect.

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Watkin Jones FY underlying PBIT seen at 'approximately break-even'

11th Oct 2023 10:35

(Sharecast News) - Residential property manager Watkin Jones said on Wednesday that it now expects full-year revenues to exceed £400.0m and underlying profits before interest and tax to be at "approximately break-even" as "challenging market conditions" look set to continue.

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Watkin Jones FY underlying PBIT seen at 'approximately break-even'

11th Oct 2023 10:35

(Sharecast News) - Residential property manager Watkin Jones said on Wednesday that it now expects full-year revenues to exceed £400.0m and underlying profits before interest and tax to be at "approximately break-even" as "challenging market conditions" look set to continue.

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Watkin Jones finalises sale of three non-core assets

17th Aug 2023 12:04

(Sharecast News) - Property developer Watkin Jones said on Thursday that it had successfully finalised the sale of its three non-core private rented sector (PRS) assets in Sheffield and Manchester.

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