Nichols plc (AIM: NICL) closes above 940 pence on July 18, 2026
Hit
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 11. July 2026
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Predicted for 18. July 2026
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Based on: Ongoing Event
Nichols (Vimto brand owner, AIM-listed) traded at 958–972 pence in early July 2026. The 940p threshold is approximately 1.9–3.3% below the current price. H1 2026 results are due July 29, 2026 (after the prediction date); the positive H1 2025 track record (revenue +1.8% to £85.5M, Vimto RSV at record £129.1M) suggests no significant downward pressure. The 52-week low is 829p; the stock is illiquid and no major catalyst is known for the prediction week. No prediction market found.
Data basis for this prediction
- NICL Kurs Anfang Juli 2026: 958–972 Pence; 52-Wochen-Range: 829–1.480p (Investing.com/CNBC)
- NICL H1 2026-Ergebnistermin: 29. Juli 2026 (Investegate)
- Nichols H1 2025: Umsatz 85,5 Mio. GBP (+1,8 %), Vimto RSV 129,1 Mio. GBP (Nichols IR, Juli 2025)
- Nichols FY2025: Gesamtumsatz 175,1 Mio. GBP (+1,3 %) (Nichols Preliminary Results, März 2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Nichols plc (AIM: NICL) handelte bei ca. 972 Pence (CNBC/Investing.com) – über der Schwelle von 940 Pence.
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