Proactive Investors
03 Aug 2026, 13:48 UTC · 1h ago
Retailers Kingfisher, B&M and Next backed to benefit from subdued housing market
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Proactive Investors
03 Aug 2026, 13:48 UTC · 1h ago
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RBC Capital Markets has named Kingfisher PLC, B&M European Value Retail, and Next PLC as its preferred UK retail plays with 'outperform' ratings. — Positive broker ratings from a major institution typically drive short-term investor interest and price appreciation for the named stocks.
+0.40RBC predicts the UK housing market will 'hold up rather than surge' due to subdued activity and fragile consumer confidence. — Weakness in the housing market acts as a drag on broader consumer spending and home-improvement sectors.
-0.30A regional divergence is persisting where house prices are stronger in Northern England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland compared to London and the South East. — This shifts the competitive advantage toward retailers like Kingfisher and B&M who have lower exposure to the struggling London market.
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Named as a preferred UK retail play by RBC Capital Markets with an 'outperform' rating and perceived as underexposed to London's struggles.
Named as a preferred UK retail play by RBC Capital Markets with an 'outperform' rating and positive outlook on its loyalty scheme and marketplace.
Named as a preferred UK retail play by RBC Capital Markets with an 'outperform' rating and growth potential in the US market.
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Seen as relatively underexposed to London, which could allow the company to gain from regional divergence.
[mutual] Both are identified as preferred UK retail plays and compete for home-related spending.
[mutual] Both are retail companies exposed to the home-related products market.
[mutual] Both are retail companies exposed to the home-related products market.
[mutual] Both are mentioned as preferred UK retail plays in the same analyst report.
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