Avon Protection plc (AVON)

Currency in GBP
1,704.0
+22.0(+1.31%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
1,654.01,734.0
52 wk Range
1,458.02,230.0
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
1,674.00 / 1,724.00
Prev. Close
1,682
Open
1,734
Day's Range
1,654-1,734
52 wk Range
1,458-2,230
Volume
15.52K
Average Volume (3m)
88.29K
1-Year Change
-19.6226%
Fair Value
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
2,167.4
Upside
+27.19%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Trading at a low P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth

Avon Protection plc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
7 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 2,167.4
(+27.19% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Jefferies
Buy23.30+36.74%24.00MaintainJan 26, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Hold20.00+17.37%16.40MaintainDec 01, 2025
Barclays
Hold19.90+16.78%19.10MaintainNov 13, 2025
Barclays
Hold19.10+12.09%16.20MaintainOct 13, 2025

Avon Protection plc Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • Revenue rose 6.8% YoY to £160.8M; adjusted EPS jumped 45% to £0.564; operating margin improved 300 bps to 15.2%; dividend up 6.6%
  • Stock fell 3.86% post-earnings to £1,544 before recovering to £1,644, amid concerns over declining order book and weak cash conversion
  • Adjusted operating profit surged 39% on constant currency basis, driven by strong Avon Protection and Team Wendy division sales performance
  • CEO McDonald confirmed financial targets achieved ahead of schedule; company launching digital Voice Projection Unit and next-gen CBRN systems
  • Supply chain pressures persist with just-in-time material arrivals; working capital increased while cash conversion fell short of guidance
Last Updated: 2026-05-20, 05:54 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 13, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.34 / --
Revenue / Forecast
160.8M / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.60%
Dividend Yield
1.09%
Industry Median 1.00%
Annualized payout
18.54
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
-7.86%
Growth Streak

AVON Income Statement

Compare AVON to Peers and Sector

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Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
37.1x24.9x12.3x
PEG Ratio
0.200.100.03
Price/Book
3.8x4.2x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
2.1x2.4x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
32.6%16.9%28.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Avon Technologies Plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides respiratory and head protection products for the military and first responder markets in Europe and the United States. It operates through Avon Protection and Team Wendy segments. The company offers respirators, escape hoods, thermal imaging cameras, powered and supplied air, rebreathers, and underwater systems; spares and accessories, such as replacement filters, outserts, and communication systems; chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear protective wear. It also provides ballistic and bump protection helmets; and liner and retention systems. The company offers its products under the Avon Protection and Team Wendy brands. In addition, it is involved in investment and pension fund trustee activities. Avon Technologies Plc was formerly known as Avon Protection plc and changed its name to Avon Technologies Plc in July 2024. Avon Technologies Plc was incorporated in 1890 and is based in Melksham, the United Kingdom.

Employees
982

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
13.63M46.27%232.21M
Other Institutional Investors
14.48M49.17%246.77M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
1.34M4.56%22.89M
Total
29.45M100.00%501.86M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Alantra Eqmc Asset Management, Sgiic, S.A13.84%4,075,15269,441
Aberdeen Group Plc5.46%1,607,13727,386

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FAQ

What Is the Avon Protection (AVON) Stock Price Today?

The Avon Protection stock price today is 1,704.0 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Avon Protection Trade On?

Avon Protection is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Avon Protection?

The stock symbol for Avon Protection is "AVON."

Does Avon Protection Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Avon Protection dividend yield is 1.09%.

What Is the Avon Protection Market Cap?

As of today, Avon Protection market cap is 501.86M GBP.

What Is Avon Protection's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Avon Protection EPS (TTM) is 0.6.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is AVON a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Avon Protection Stock Split?

Avon Protection has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Avon Protection Have?

Avon Protection has 982 employees.

What is the current trading status of Avon Protection (AVON)?

As of Jul 19, 2026, Avon Protection (AVON) is trading at a price of 1,704.0 GBP, with a previous close of 1,682.0 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 1,654.0 GBP to 1,734.0 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 1,458.0 GBP to 2,230.0 GBP.

What Is Avon Protection (AVON) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Avon Protection is 2,167.4 GBP, with a high estimate of 2372.02526942 GBP and a low estimate of 1881.1638796 GBP. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +27.19% Upside potential.
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