Next 15 Group (NFG) Share Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Next 15 is redefining the landscape of growth consultancy with The Next Network, a decentralised collective of specialist consultancies, agencies, product builders, and venture creators. Our network is built for agility, powered by data, technology, and artificial intelligence, and is driven by the profound expertise of top-tier professionals. With a focus on innovation and a commitment to sustainability, we help clients navigate the complexities of modern markets. The company's approach is underpinned by four pillars of excellence: Customer Insight, Customer Engagement, Customer Delivery, and Business Transformation. These pillars enable Next 15 to deeply understand and engage customers, convert insights into commercial outcomes, and address complex growth challenges through innovation and revitalisation of business units. The firm is committed to sustainability and equity, recognising their importance for long-term success and societal impact. With a broad market presence, Next 15 excels not only in technology but also in healthcare, retail, financial services, and the public sector. Next 15's strategic priorities focus on accelerating its Growth Consultancy model, leveraging cutting-edge resources, leading with values, and nurturing a culture where talent can flourish. The firm champions a collaborative approach with clients, involving them from the outset to ensure solutions are co-created for maximum impact. With over 3,500 clients, 22 brands, and more than 100 industry awards in FY 2024, Next 15 is positioned as a unique, specialist network that is well-equipped for the modern digital landscape, free from the constraints of traditional media.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: 286 to 310
• 50-Day Range: 282 to 388
• 52-Week Range: 277 to 1,052
• Volume: 357,788 shs
• Average Volume: 680,342 shs
• Market Capitalization: £293.69 million
• P/E Ratio: 4.78
• Dividend Yield: 5.15%
• Price Target: GBX 885
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Next 15 Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Next 15 Group scored higher than 52% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Next 15 Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Next 15 Group has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Next 15 Group is 4.78, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 22.54.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Next 15 Group is 4.78, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Communication Services sector average P/E ratio of about 25.60.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Next 15 Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.71. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: N/A
• Short Interest Level: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for NFG.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

Next 15 Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.63%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Next 15 Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Next 15 Group is 24.64%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for NFG.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for NFG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -86% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Next 15 Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 7.61% of the stock of Next 15 Group is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

67.96% of the stock of Next 15 Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

NFG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NFG shares performed this year?

Next 15 Group's stock was trading at GBX 393.50 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, NFG stock has decreased by 26.0% and is now trading at GBX 291.
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How do I buy shares of Next 15 Group?

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What other stocks do shareholders of Next 15 Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Next 15 Group investors own include AutoZone (AZO), Intel (INTC), TJX Companies (TJX), Abacus Health Products (ABAHF), Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM), Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM) and Bank of America (BAC).

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: LON
• Sector: Communication Services
• Industry: Advertising Agencies
• Sub-Industry: Utilities
• Current Symbol: LON:NFG
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.next15.com
• Phone: 44-20-7908-6444
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 2,130
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: GBX 885
• High Stock Price Target: GBX 885
• Low Stock Price Target: GBX 885
• Potential Upside/Downside: +204.1%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 60.87
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 4.78
• Forward P/E Ratio: 4.81
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: £61.44 million
• Net Margins: 8.28%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 37.44%
• Return on Assets: 9.17%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 68.03
• Current Ratio: 1.02
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: £741.75 million
• Price / Sales: 0.40
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: GBX 170.17 per share
• Price / Book: 1.71

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 100,925,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: £293.69 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.50