The company—a bellwether for the U.K. retail sector—logged a 6.2% increase in full-price sales, better than the 4% rise anticipated.

Next outperforms as UK apparel sales weaken

08:07am, Tuesday, 28'th Apr 2026
Next PLC (LSE:NXT) stood out in a weakening UK clothing market, as overall apparel sales declined in March, according to UBS. Total UK apparel, footwear and accessories sales fell 3.8% in the 12 weeks
Next PLC (OTCMKTS:NXGPY - Get Free Report) gapped up prior to trading on Friday. The stock had previously closed at $88.46, but opened at $92.10. Next shares last traded at $92.10, with a volume of 29
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Next (NXGPY) has raised its profit outlook for the fifth time this financial year after a stronger-than-expected Christmas trading period lifted sales momentum.
The bellwether for the U.K. retail sector raised its guidance for the 2026 fiscal year, saying it expected a 10.7% rise in full-price sales.
Next PLC (OTCMKTS:NXGPY - Get Free Report)'s stock price crossed above its 50 day moving average during trading on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $90.06 and traded as high as $92.95.
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The group—seen as a bellwether for the U.K. retail sector—reported a 10.5% increase in total full-price sales.
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