UK economy

Inflation up to 3.5%, but second-round effects remain absent

This morning’s UK inflation data are mildly hawkish, as were the labour market figures already published this week. However, the big picture remains that there is still very limited...

Hostelworld

Forecast updates post recent trading statement

We update our Hostelworld forecasts to reflect the greater-than-anticipated impact on booking volumes from the conflict in the Middle East. This initially impacted Europe to...

Greencoat UK Wind

Capital Markets Event: new levers in UK Wind

Greencoat UK Wind's (UKW) Capital Markets Event (CME) provided greater detail on how management intends to deploy capital over the coming years. While the opportunity set has...

Kerry Group

US investor event showcases model strength

Kerry’s recent North America-focused investor event conveyed a clear sense of momentum and ambition. Since our previous visit two years ago, confidence in the relevance of the...

Mincon Group

Increasing price target to 112c on materially higher growth expectations

With Mincon’s recent Q3 results showing exceptionally strong growth on the back of good H1 momentum, we have increased FY26 revenue forecasts by c.13%. Good operating leverage drives...

Givaudan

Investor field trip – focus on Taste & Wellbeing Europe

We attended Givaudan’s recent investor field trip in Naarden, the Netherlands, which showcased Taste & Wellbeing (T&W) Europe, the division’s largest region at 28% of T&W sales. The...

Irish economy

Budget 2027 forecasts remain conservative

Many measures introduced in Budget 2027 will be popular with Irish households, including new tax-efficient savings and investment accounts. However, Budget forecasts remain conservative...

Package holidays

UK holidays: turbulence eases, upside remains

Following a turbulent summer for the UK holiday sector, driven by Middle East disruption, fuel availability concerns and a late booking curve, trading conditions appear to be stabilising....

Vistry Group

CEO Review recap: new blueprint, same leverage concerns

The CEO Review set out a vision for a smaller, simplified Vistry. One that would trade with less leverage and operate with tighter controls. This is a positive first step. However, at the...

CRH

Recent weakness provides attractive entry point

Headwinds from the US residential market and cost pressures are likely to impact CRH’s H2 results; however, the addition of Arcosa means we increase our FY27 adjusted EBITDA...