Henry Boot (LON:BOOT) Price Target Lowered to GBX 186 at Berenberg Bank

Henry Boot (LON:BOOT) had its target price reduced by Berenberg Bank from GBX 219 to GBX 186 in a research report report published on Tuesday morning,Digital Look reports. They currently have a buy rating on the stock.

Separately, Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 226 price objective on shares of Henry Boot in a research report on Monday, June 8th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat.com, Henry Boot has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of GBX 206.

Henry Boot Stock Up 1.4%

Shares of LON BOOT opened at GBX 142.50 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 4.85, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 27.55. The company has a market cap of £191.36 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.33, a PEG ratio of -11.97 and a beta of 0.22. Henry Boot has a 12 month low of GBX 133.50 and a 12 month high of GBX 230. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of GBX 152.18 and a two-hundred day moving average price of GBX 164.60.

Henry Boot (LON:BOOT) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, September 23rd. The company reported GBX (2.20) EPS for the quarter. Henry Boot had a return on equity of 5.16% and a net margin of 8.55%. As a group, analysts forecast that Henry Boot will post 18.2106097 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, insider Earl Sibley bought 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, July 23rd. The stock was acquired at an average price of GBX 154 per share, with a total value of £15,400. 6.41% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Key Henry Boot News

Here are the key news stories impacting Henry Boot this week:

• Positive Sentiment: New CEO Edward Hutchinson is preparing a “refreshed strategy,” which may improve operational focus and help the group navigate softer land demand. The prospect of a strategic turnaround appears to be supporting investor interest. Henry Boot falls to half-year loss as new CEO prepares refreshed strategy
• Positive Sentiment: Berenberg retained a Buy rating, although it reduced its price target from GBX 219 to GBX 186. The revised target remains above the recent trading level, implying potential upside if market conditions improve. Berenberg Bank cuts Henry Boot price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Henry Boot reported a first-half 2026 pre-tax loss of approximately £6.3 million on revenue of £80.7 million. Management and analysts highlighted softer demand for land, while the company’s balance-sheet position remains an important factor for its ability to manage the downturn. Henry Boot PLC reports half-year earnings results
• Negative Sentiment: The interim loss represents a significant deterioration in profitability and reflects weaker land-market conditions, raising concerns about the pace of recovery in the company’s property and development businesses. Henry Boot posts H1 2026 loss as land demand softens
• Negative Sentiment: Henry Boot cut its dividend following the interim loss, reducing the stock’s appeal to income-focused investors. Berenberg’s lower price target also signals more cautious expectations for near-term earnings. Henry Boot shares fall as interim loss prompts dividend cut

About Henry Boot

Henry Boot is one of the UK’s leading land, property development and home building businesses – and we’ve been transforming land and spaces since 1886. Listed on the London Stock Exchange for nearly 100 years, we’re renowned for quality, expertise, delivery and a partnership approach across the group – which comprises Hallam Land, HBD, Stonebridge Homes and Banner Plant.

Operating across the UK, and employing over 400 people, we focus on three key markets: residential, industrial and logistics, and urban development.