UK retailers enjoy 'solid' start to 2025, BRC says By Reuters
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 11 2025
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Source: Investing.com
Retail Performance in January: British retailers experienced a 2.6% increase in retail spending in January compared to the previous year, indicating a positive start to 2025 despite concerns over rising employment costs and inflation pressures.
Challenges Ahead for Retailers: Major retailers are anticipating a tough year due to increased employer taxes and costs, with some, like Sainsbury's, planning significant job cuts to manage expenses amidst forecasts of rising consumer price inflation and higher unemployment.
Analyst Views on NXT
Wall Street analysts forecast NXT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for NXT is 105.33 USD with a low forecast of 76.00 USD and a high forecast of 125.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
20 Analyst Rating
15 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 105.180
Low
76.00
Averages
105.33
High
125.00
Current: 105.180
Low
76.00
Averages
105.33
High
125.00
About NXT
Nextpower Inc., formerly Nextracker Inc., designs, engineers, and delivers an advanced energy technology platform for solar power plants. Its integrated solutions are designed to streamline project execution, increase energy yield and long-term reliability. The Company's products and services include trackers, foundations, eBOS, software, controls, and module mounting. Its services include design, deploy, and operate. Its design services include site evaluations, design and engineering, and training programs. Its deploying services include efficient commissioning, fully equipped, and fast-tracked scheduling. Its operating services engaged in the monitor, manage, and mitigating risk with tools and tech.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
