Mincon Group

Material upgrades follow FY25 results; target price moving to 82c

2025 was a successful year of growth and self-help initiatives at Mincon. The business has maintained momentum into FY26 and we are increasing our forecasts to reflect higher sales...

CRH

Another strong year of growth ahead; significant upside from 2030 targets

Following another strong year of delivery in 2025 and a robust set of FY26 guidance figures, we increase our CRH price target (PT) to $144 with a high level of confidence in our new,...

Irish economy

Q4 national accounts show strong economic growth in 2025

The quarterly national accounts for Q4 2025 are consistent with our long-standing view that the Irish economy remains in a high-growth phase, despite high global uncertainty. Consumer...

Dole plc

Model update – well positioned in FY26 and FY27

We maintain our adjusted EBITDA forecasts for FY26 and FY27 at $422m and $450m respectively, with a recovery in Fresh Fruit and continued strength in the Diversified business...

Irish economy

Labour market remains robust based on latest exchequer data

February’s exchequer returns showed a strong rebound in non-corporation tax growth, driven by income tax, albeit this came after a soft result in January. However, we point to new...

Food and beverage manufacturers

Private label growth: a detailed study

Private label now accounts for c.61% of total UK grocery sales by volume. What was once positioned primarily as a value lever has evolved into a central driver of retail growth as...

Bank of Ireland

FY 2025 ahead; growth to compound higher returns

FY 2025 results came in ahead of expectations, highlighted by strong growth across key franchise segments. FY 25 results bookend the existing cycle and segue into the next 3-year...

Irish banks

Banks monthly: well set for FY 2025 results

The set-up for Irish banks remains very attractive. Growth in domestic loans and deposits is above eurozone trends and will support earnings growth and capital generation in the coming...

Saint-Gobain Group

Ready to take the next step

Saint-Gobain has made a successful transition from an unwieldly conglomerate into a more-nimble, locally managed business focused on light and sustainable construction. Most notably,...

Travis Perkins plc

Cutting 2026 forecasts as outlook remains subdued

2025 was something of a year of transition for Travis Perkins, but our downward revision of current year estimates underlines how trading conditions remain unaccommodating. The stock...