Greencore Group (GNC) Stock Overview
Manufactures and sells convenience food products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 6/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£2.47 |
| 52 Week High | UK£3.08 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£1.91 |
| Beta | 0.82 |
| 1 Month Change | 19.54% |
| 3 Month Change | -2.14% |
| 1 Year Change | -6.36% |
| 3 Year Change | 181.87% |
| 5 Year Change | 90.15% |
| Change since IPO | 179.09% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jul 22
GNC: Higher Assumed Future P/E Will Likely Offset Softer Profit Margin Outlook
Analysts have modestly lifted their fair value estimate for Greencore Group from about £2.22 to roughly £2.32 per share, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and a higher expected future P/E multiple. What's in the News No recent news articles or key developments for Greencore Group were identified in the provided sources as of 20 Jul 2026.
Narrative Update • Jul 06
GNC: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Drive Value Re Rating
Analysts have raised their price target for Greencore Group from £2.93 to £3.13, citing revised assumptions on growth, margins and a higher future P/E multiple as the main drivers of the change. What’s in the News for Greencore Group Analysts have adjusted their assumptions on Greencore Group’s growth profile, which feeds directly into the newly updated price target.
Narrative Update • Jun 22
GNC: Higher Margin Outlook Will Drive Future Bullish Repricing
Analysts have held their fair value estimate for Greencore Group steady at £3.60. They cite only minor adjustments to revenue growth assumptions, profit margins and future P/E expectations as the basis for keeping the price target unchanged.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 22
GNC: Higher Assumed Future P/E Will Likely Offset Softer Profit Margin Outlook
Analysts have modestly lifted their fair value estimate for Greencore Group from about £2.22 to roughly £2.32 per share, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and a higher expected future P/E multiple. What's in the News No recent news articles or key developments for Greencore Group were identified in the provided sources as of 20 Jul 2026.Narrative Update • Jul 06
GNC: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Drive Value Re Rating
Analysts have raised their price target for Greencore Group from £2.93 to £3.13, citing revised assumptions on growth, margins and a higher future P/E multiple as the main drivers of the change. What’s in the News for Greencore Group Analysts have adjusted their assumptions on Greencore Group’s growth profile, which feeds directly into the newly updated price target.Narrative Update • Jun 22
GNC: Higher Margin Outlook Will Drive Future Bullish Repricing
Analysts have held their fair value estimate for Greencore Group steady at £3.60. They cite only minor adjustments to revenue growth assumptions, profit margins and future P/E expectations as the basis for keeping the price target unchanged.Narrative Update • Jun 07
GNC: Higher Margin Outlook And P/E Rerating Will Drive Future Bullish Repricing
Analysts have adjusted their price targets on Greencore Group, linking the change to updated assumptions that combine a lower projected revenue growth rate, a higher expected profit margin, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News There are currently no recent news stories or periodical reports provided for Greencore Group, so information in this section is limited to the valuation and assumption changes already outlined.Narrative Update • May 24
GNC: Higher Revenue And Margin Assumptions Will Support Future Bullish Repricing
Analysts have raised their price target for Greencore Group to £3.60 from £3.51, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated from £3.51 to £3.60, reflecting a modest uplift in the underlying valuation estimate.Narrative Update • May 09
GNC: Food To Go Partnership Will Drive Future Value Re‑Rating
Analysts have slightly adjusted their fair value assumptions for Greencore Group, with a modest change in the implied price target around £2.93. This reflects small updates to discount rate, revenue growth and profit margin inputs.Narrative Update • Apr 24
GNC: Execution Will Drive Value As New Food On The Go Partnership Scales
Analysts have nudged their price target on Greencore Group to £2.93. This reflects a constructive view on the shares, supported by recent bullish research highlighting the company’s outlook and positioning.Narrative Update • Apr 10
GNC: Execution Progress And New Partnerships Are Expected To Unlock Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target for Greencore Group to £2.93, citing supportive Street research that presents a constructive view on the shares and underpins this updated narrative. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the refreshed price target of £2.93 as consistent with a more constructive stance on execution, arguing that current valuation reflects a measured outlook on the business rather than aggressive expectations.Narrative Update • Mar 26
GNC: Bullish View Sees Undemanding P/E Supporting Future Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Greencore Group in line with prior forecasts while updating their price target, citing Berenberg's recent initiation with a bullish view. This reflects confidence in the company's earnings profile and valuation metrics, including the assumed future P/E of 7.66x.Narrative Update • Mar 11
GNC: Revenue Execution And Margin Discipline Will Support Future Bullish Repricing
Analysts have lifted their Greencore Group price target to £3.51, with the unchanged fair value figure supported by expectations for slightly higher revenue growth, marginally stronger profit margins and a modestly lower future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent research has framed the £3.51 price target as a reflection of what bullish analysts see as a more supportive backdrop for Greencore Group, with expectations for firm execution on revenue, margins and capital allocation.Narrative Update • Feb 25
GNC: Fair Outlook Will Balance New Partnership With Earnings Execution Risk
Analysts have lifted their price target on Greencore Group from £2.69 to £2.93, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth expectations, margin outlook, and a lower future P/E multiple supported by recent bullish Street research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the lifted price target to £2.93 as consistent with their updated assumptions on revenue growth and margin potential, suggesting the current valuation still leaves room for execution to support the higher target.Narrative Update • Feb 10
GNC: Reassessed Core Earnings And Dividend Outlook Will Support Bullish Repricing
Analysts have lifted their price target on Greencore Group from £3.00 to £3.51, citing updated views on the company’s fair value, discount rate, revenue growth assumptions, profit margins, and future P/E, following recent Street research with a bullish stance. Analyst Commentary Recent bullish analysts are framing the new £3.51 price target as a reassessment of what they see as Greencore Group’s core value rather than a short term call on trading conditions.Analysis Article • Feb 05
Investors Appear Satisfied With Greencore Group plc's (LON:GNC) Prospects As Shares Rocket 26%
Despite an already strong run, Greencore Group plc ( LON:GNC ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 26% in the...Narrative Update • Jan 27
GNC: Execution Missteps Will Likely Undermine Optimistic Profit Margin Assumptions
Analysts have lifted their 12 month price target for Greencore Group from £1.85 to about £2.22. The change reflects updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple following recent bullish research coverage.Analysis Article • Jan 25
New Forecasts: Here's What Analysts Think The Future Holds For Greencore Group plc (LON:GNC)
Celebrations may be in order for Greencore Group plc ( LON:GNC ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a...Analysis Article • Jan 14
Greencore Group plc (LON:GNC) Shares Could Be 47% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights The projected fair value for Greencore Group is UK£4.89 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Narrative Update • Jan 13
GNC: Fair Outlook To Balance Higher Dividend With Adjusted Profit Assumptions
Analysts have raised their price target on Greencore Group to £2.69 from £2.58, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that they say better reflect the company’s current risk and return profile. What's in the News Directors have proposed a final dividend of 2.6 pence per ordinary share for the financial year ended 26 September 2025, compared with 2.0 pence for FY24 (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Dec 18
Should You Think About Buying Greencore Group plc (LON:GNC) Now?
While Greencore Group plc ( LON:GNC ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share price growth...Analysis Article • Sep 03
When Should You Buy Greencore Group plc (LON:GNC)?
While Greencore Group plc ( LON:GNC ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a double-digit share price...Analysis Article • Jun 28
Greencore Group plc (LON:GNC) Shares Could Be 39% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Greencore Group's estimated fair value is UK£3.89 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Greencore...Analysis Article • Apr 11
Greencore Group plc's (LON:GNC) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity
There wouldn't be many who think Greencore Group plc's ( LON:GNC ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.8x is worth...
New Narrative • Mar 10
Making Business Easier Program Will Streamline Operations And Improve Future Efficiency
Operational excellence and technology transformation drive cost reductions, margin improvements, and enhanced future earnings potential through efficiency and standardization.Analysis Article • Mar 05
Why Greencore Group plc (LON:GNC) Could Be Worth Watching
While Greencore Group plc ( LON:GNC ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share price growth...Analysis Article • Jan 10
We Think Greencore Group (LON:GNC) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Oct 09
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Greencore Group (LON:GNC) Presents An Opportunity
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Sep 21
Is Greencore Group (LON:GNC) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Sep 07
Return Trends At Greencore Group (LON:GNC) Aren't Appealing
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Ideally, a business will show two...Analysis Article • Jun 15
Does Greencore Group (LON:GNC) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • May 22
Greencore Group plc (LON:GNC) Stock Rockets 29% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Greencore Group plc ( LON:GNC ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 29% gain in the last month alone...Analysis Article • Apr 05
Even With A 27% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Greencore Group plc's (LON:GNC) Performance Completely
Despite an already strong run, Greencore Group plc ( LON:GNC ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 27% in the...Shareholder Returns
| GNC | GB Food | GB Market | |
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| 7D | 15.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% |
| 1Y | -6.4% | -4.5% | 17.0% |
Return vs Industry: GNC underperformed the UK Food industry which returned -4.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: GNC underperformed the UK Market which returned 17% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| GNC volatility | |
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| GNC Average Weekly Movement | 5.5% |
| Food Industry Average Movement | 5.0% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 10.4% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 2.7% |
Stable Share Price: GNC has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: GNC's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 28,000 | Dalton Philips | www.greencore.com |
Greencore Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells convenience food products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company offers sandwiches, salads, sushi, chilled snacking, chilled ready meals, chilled soups and sauces, chilled quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, and frozen Yorkshire Puddings. It is also involved in the finance activities; pension funding; food processor; and property business.
Greencore Group plc Fundamentals Summary
| GNC fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£1.96b |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£3.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£2.34b |
653.3x
P/E Ratio0.8x
P/S RatioIs GNC overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| GNC income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£2.34b |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£1.59b |
| Gross Profit | UK£757.20m |
| Other Expenses | UK£754.20m |
| Earnings | UK£3.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 27, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Dec 01, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.0038 |
| Gross Margin | 32.32% |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.13% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 71.6% |
How did GNC perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.1%
Current Dividend Yield434%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/27 04:43 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/24 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/27 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/26 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Greencore Group plc is covered by 17 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Karl Burns | Berenberg |
| Fintan Ryan | Berenberg |
| Gary Martin | Davy |