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Persimmon Reports 11% Profit Surge Amid Conflict Concerns

3/11/2026

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Persimmon reported 2025 pre-tax profits of £397 million, up 11%, and new home completions of 11,905, up 12%.
It expects 2026 completions between 12,000 and 12,500, contingent on the duration of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Despite concerns about inflation and mortgage rates linked to the conflict, Persimmon's net private sales rose by 9%.
The company emphasizes that its optimistic projections depend on a short-lived conflict.

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Persimmon reported 2025 pre-tax profits of £397 million, up 11%, and new home completions of 11,905, up 12%.
It expects 2026 completions between 12,000 and 12,500, contingent on the duration of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Despite concerns about inflation and mortgage rates linked to the conflict, Persimmon's net private sales rose by 9%.
The company emphasizes that its optimistic projections depend on a short-lived conflict.