Next plc
Organization
Next plc is a British multinational clothing, footwear, and home products retailer headquartered in Enderby, England. It operates around 700 stores across the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and is the largest clothing retailer by sales in the UK.
What experts have said about Next plc
4 statements · 4 positive
Next has raised its financial guidance again.
“they've upped their guidance again”
Open the episode · IC034 Exploring Next PLC's Exemplary Interim Reports & What We Can All Learn from ThemListen at 4:31
Next has consistently outperformed as a retail stock.
“Next has just been such a consistent outperformer”
Open the episode · IC034 Exploring Next PLC's Exemplary Interim Reports & What We Can All Learn from ThemListen at 6:53
Next has been a highly successful retail investment story.
“It's just been a really terrific success story”
Open the episode · IC034 Exploring Next PLC's Exemplary Interim Reports & What We Can All Learn from ThemListen at 9:56
Next PLC has a disciplined, clearly communicated share-buyback process.
“The only company I'm aware of that really puts its case better is Next, as in Next PLC, the clothing retailer. And they have a disciplined process for share buybacks and they clearly communicate that and they can really well.”
Open the episode · IC030 Volatile Markets – What to Do, AIM Share Buy Backs & The AIM IC Portfolio PerformanceListen at 28:48
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6 episodes featuring Next plc
UK Small/Mid Caps with Paul Scott
Paul Scott opens a delayed small-cap market discussion
The episode offers a brief window into the format and participants behind a UK small- and mid-cap investing podcast.
Aug 7, 2026 · 27 min
Stock Movers
Novo Nordisk stumbles as AI valuation fears hit European stocks
The episode shows how drug demand, retail momentum and skepticism about AI valuations are pulling European market leaders in different directions.
Aug 5, 2026 · 7 min
Stock Movers
European shares climb as retailers, miners and brewers beat expectations
The episode shows how upgraded guidance, stronger-than-expected earnings and emerging-market demand are moving major European stocks.
Aug 5, 2026 · 7 min
Investor's Champion Podcast
Next turns interim reporting into an investor advantage
The episode argues that clear, candid reporting can materially improve how shareholders assess strategy, risks, returns, and long-term execution.
Sep 21, 2024 · 15 min
Investor's Champion Podcast
Small-cap investors weigh tax fears against execution
The discussion tests whether recent weakness creates opportunity or exposes businesses that still lack cash generation, clarity, and disciplined growth.
Sep 15, 2024 · 32 min
Investor's Champion Podcast
Volatility tests the case for disciplined UK investing
The episode connects a global market sell-off with practical questions about resilient businesses, buybacks, housing recovery and income-focused AIM portfolios.
Aug 10, 2024 · 34 min