LSE:PSN (Persimmon Plc)

About PSN

Persimmon Plc is the UK's second-largest residential property developer by the number of home completions. The company was founded in 1972 and named after a Derby-winning horse in the 19th century.

It operates under three primary brands, namely Persimmon Homes, Charles Church, and Westbury Partnerships. Rather than targeting the high-end luxury housing market, Persimmon caters to the lower-priced segment of the new build market. As such, most of its customers are typically first-time homebuyers.

Beyond home construction, the group also operates three off-site manufacturing facilities making it a vertically integrated business. Its subsidiaries, Tileworks, Brickworks, FibreNest, and Space4, manufacture and supply all the construction materials needed for its properties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Investing in homebuilder shares has long been a popular method to tap into the real estate market. And with housing demand in the United Kingdom continuing to rise, many investors have seen impressive capital gains as well as dividends.

However, it’s important to remember that cash flow is ultimately tied to the state of the housing market, which has a reputation for being cyclical. When another slowdown occurs, the impressive returns seen to date by the PSN share price could become compromised.

Yes. Persimmon shares pay a cash dividend at an average 101% payout ratio. Dividends were temporarily delayed in early 2020 but were resumed before the end of the year.

Persimmon shares pay out a dividend twice a year, in March and June.

Persimmon shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange. They can be bought from any investment account that provides access to this exchange platform.

Persimmon Plc (LSE: PSN) Latest News

Affectionate Asian senior mother and daughter using smartphone together at home, smiling joyfully
Investing Articles

6 shares that Fools have been buying!

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying shares in these equities in recent weeks.

Read more »

a couple embrace in front of their new home
Investing Articles

Is the Persimmon share price heading back to £30?

As recently as June 2021, Persimmon shares were changing hands for £30. Our writer considers whether the stock will reach…

Read more »

Passive income text with pin graph chart on business table
Investing Articles

Best British dividend stocks to buy in May

We asked our writers to share their top dividend stocks for May, including two or three you'll likely know, and…

Read more »

Modern suburban family houses with car on driveway
Investing Articles

Are high-yield FTSE 100 housebuilder stocks too cheap to ignore?

Our writer explores whether buying shares in these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) housebuilders would be a wise move to boost passive…

Read more »

Young black man looking at phone while on the London Overground
Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 bargain stocks! Time to buy?

On paper, these popular FTSE 100 stocks would appear to be too cheap to miss. So should I add them…

Read more »

Smiling family of four enjoying breakfast at sunrise while camping
Investing Articles

Buying 12,676 Taylor Wimpey shares in May would give me a £100 monthly income

Taylor Wimpey shares pay one of the most attractive rates of dividend income on the FTSE 100. They've also delivered…

Read more »

a couple embrace in front of their new home
Investing Articles

Will the Persimmon dividend grow or shrink?

Christopher Ruane explains why he's upbeat about the long-term outlook for the Persimmon dividend, even after a massive cut last…

Read more »

Abstract bull climbing indicators on stock chart
Investing Articles

Better property stock buy: Persimmon vs Taylor Wimpey

Today, the long-term investing case for two property stocks is put forward by a couple of our Foolish contributors.

Read more »

Three signposts pointing in different directions, with 'Buy' 'Sell' and 'Hold' on
Investing Articles

3 stocks I will ‘never’ sell

We should probably never say never. But out of the stocks I've bought in my ISA, these are the three…

Read more »

Young black colleagues high-fiving each other at work
Investing Articles

Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Persimmon shares to earn £100 monthly income

Persimmon shares have crashed over the last year and management has cut the dividend. Yet I still think it's a…

Read more »

Young Asian woman with head in hands at her desk
Investing Articles

If I’d invested £1,000 in Persimmon shares 2 years ago, here’s what I’d have now!

Dr James Fox explores whether an investment in Persimmon shares would have been profitable over the past two years. Spoiler…

Read more »

The words "what's your plan for retirement" written on chalkboard on pavement somewhere in London
Investing Articles

3 shares I bought for a second income when I retire

A second income is becoming a bit of a necessity for those of us looking forward to retirement these days.…

Read more »