Grafton Group

Weaker sentiment hits recent trading

  • Sectors : Builders Merchants
  • Companies : Grafton Group

Ratings and price correct at time of issue.

  • Grafton Group

    Closing Price: 869p

  • RATING 15/12/15

  • PREVIOUS RATING 07/09/15

    NEUTRAL

DAVY VIEW

Weaker consumer sentiment in September and October has hit trading at Grafton’s businesses in the UK and Ireland. In the UK, activity has slowed as political events have ramped up, contributing to weakness in big-ticket items. Activity in Ireland has likewise been affected and the net result is a 4-8% reduction in market estimates for the stock. That guidance assumes continued softness in end-markets.

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Oct 17 2019, 08:25 IST/BST

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