Watkin Jones warns on profits, announces CEO departure
19th Jul 2023 09:53
(Sharecast News) - Build-to-rent specialist Watkin Jones tanked after it warned on profits and announced the departure of its chief executive.
Read moreWatkin Jones forward sells Belfast build-to-rent development
5th Jun 2023 12:36
(Sharecast News) - Watkin Jones announced the forward sale of Loft Lines, a major residential project in Belfast's Titanic Quarter, on Monday.
Read moreWatkin Jones defers some pipeline assets in changing market
23rd May 2023 12:25
(Sharecast News) - Watkin Jones reported a first-half performance in line with expectations on Tuesday, although it warned that the benefit of some of its pipeline assets would be deferred from the second half as it maintained a cautious outlook.
Read moreWatkin Jones first-half margins meet expectations
13th Apr 2023 13:57
(Sharecast News) - Residential developer and builder Watkin Jones said in an update on Thursday that its first-half performance was mainly driven by forward-sold developments currently under construction.
Read moreDirector dealings: Watkin Jones director makes share purchase
31st Jan 2023 14:29
(Sharecast News) - Watkin Jones revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director Francis Salway had acquired 45,500 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed construction and development firm.
Read moreJefferies downgrades Persimmon, upgrades Bellway
5th Dec 2022 09:20
(Sharecast News) - Jefferies downgraded Persimmon and Watkin Jones on Monday but upgraded Bellway as it took a look at UK housebuilders.
Read moreWatkin Jones lowers guidance despite 'strong' performance
4th Oct 2022 09:36
(Sharecast News) - Watkin Jones reported a "strong" second-half operational performance in a trading update on Tuesday, as it continued delivery across both its purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and build-to-rent (BTR) development programmes, although recent market volatility saw it lower its guidance.
Read moreDirector dealings: Bank of Georgia, Watkin Jones chairs buy shares
17th May 2022 13:39
(Sharecast News) - Bank of Georgia Group was at the top of the list of director buys on Tuesday, after its non-executive chairman was linked to a purchase worth more than £0.24m.
Read moreWatkin Jones confident in second half, sells student portfolio
17th May 2022 09:55
(Sharecast News) - Residential developer and housebuilder Watkin Jones reported an 8.2% increase in first-half revenue on Tuesday, to £193m, amid "strengthening demand" from institutional investors.
Read moreRevenue rises, profits fall in first half for Watkin Jones
13th Apr 2022 10:26
(Sharecast News) - Watkin Jones reported "sustained strong delivery" across its in-build schemes and pipeline development in a first-half update on Wednesday, giving its board confidence in the group's full year performance.
Read moreWatkin Jones reports strengthening revenue, earnings
18th Jan 2022 14:20
(Sharecast News) - Rental housing developer Watkin Jones reported a 21.5% improvement in revenue in its full-year results on Tuesday, to £430.2m.
Read moreSergeant in, Byrom out as Watkin Jones CFO
12th Nov 2021 11:46
(Sharecast News) - Watkin Jones said on Friday that, following a successful transition, Sarah Sergeant had assumed the role of chief financial officer.
Read moreWatkin Jones ends year in line on profit, revenue falls short
2nd Nov 2021 12:37
(Sharecast News) - Residential rental developer Watkin Jones said in a trading update on Tuesday that its operating profit for the year just ended would be in line with expectations.
Read moreWatkin Jones continues on-time delivery of developments
6th Sep 2021 11:44
(Sharecast News) - Residential build-to-rent developer Watkin Jones reported the "continued" on-time delivery of developments despite the Covid-19 situation in an update on Monday, confirming that since its half-year results in May, it had completed and handed over 857 build-to-rent apartments across four developments in Reading, Stratford, Sutton and Wembley.
Read moreDirector dealings: Watkin Jones chairman ups stake
29th Jul 2021 16:34
(Sharecast News) - Watkin Jones revealed on Thursday that chairman Grenville Turner had acquired 87,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed property developer and manager.
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