The Persimmon plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 20p per share, which will be payable on 7 November 2025, to shareholders on the register on 17 October 2025. The Board's intention is, as a minimum, to maintain the 2024 dividend of 60p per share, with a view to growing this over time.
Other financial highlights include:
7% increase in private completions to 3,987 homes; total completions up 4% to 4,605; on track for completions of 11,000-11,500 homes for the full year.
13% increase in underlying operating profit, driven by increased volume and on-going operational discipline; full year guidance unchanged.
Net private sales rate excluding bulk in the period up 5% at 0.62 (2024: 0.59). Total net private sales rate of 0.70 per outlet per week (2024: 0.71), representing 191 sales per week up 3% compared to H1 2024.
Private average sales price on completions up 7% reflecting a higher proportion of Charles Church and robust pricing.
Launched New Build Boost; first to market on shared equity offering.
Maintained five-star customer satisfaction for fourth successive year and our best ever Trustpilot score, rated 'Excellent', alongside further improvements to build quality.
5,066 plots achieved detailed planning in the period, equivalent to 110% of completions, continuing to benefit from their enhanced planning approach.
Further 4% growth in outlets to 277 at 30 June as they progress towards their target of at least 300 outlets.
Continuing to invest in future growth, with £210m spend on land in H1 at excellent margins; strong strategic land pipeline.
