The FTSE 250 Index retreated sharply this week, reaching its lowest level since December last year. It dropped to £22,150, down by over 7.2% from its highest point this year, losing millions of pounds in value.
The index will be in the spotlight next week as the Bank of England (BoE) interest rate decision on Thursday. Economists expect the bank to leave interest rates unchanged at 3.75% as inflation will continue rising as the Iranian war continues.
This article explores some of the top FTSE 250 Index companies to watch next week as they publish their financial results.
IG Group (IGG)
IG Group, a top trading company in the trading industry, will be one of the top FTSE 250 Index companies to watch next week as it releases its financial results.
The most recent results showed that the company’s business continued doing well in the third quarter to November 30th. Its revenue jumped by 29% to £307 million as the number of active customers rose by 179% to 748,000. Most of this growth was because of its Freetrade acquisition.
Analysts expect its revenue to continue growing in the coming years. Its annual revenue is expected to come in at £1.10 billion, followed by £1.165 billion and £1.23 billion in the following two years.
IG Group’s profits are expected to do well, with the EBITDA moving to £528 million in 2025, followed by £538 million and £579 million in the next two years. IG Group’s stock has jumped by 60% from its lowest level last year.
Trustpilot Group (TRST)
TrustPilot stock price is another top FTSE 250 company next week as it releases its financial results. Its stock has jumped by over 35% from its lowest level this year. It remains 53% below its highest point in February 2025.
Trustpilot’s stock has rebounded in the past few weeks after a recent report showed that its business was doing well.
The upcoming results showed that its revenue rose to $261 million from the previous year’s $211 million as its bookings jumped by 18% to $291 million.
Trustpilot has continued using its strong freefall cash flow to repurchase its shares. It recently completed the $72 million share buyback, and extended it by $10 million.
Travis Perkins (TPK)
Travis Perkins, the parent company of its eponymous brand, Tool Station, BSS, CFF, Keyline, and Tf Solutions, will also be in the spotlight next week as it releases its financial results.
The consensus estimate is that its revenue will come in at £4.58 billion, with its adjusted operating profit coming in at £132 million. Also, the average estimate is that its total net debt rose to £699 million.
The most recent results showed that its like-for-like sales rose by 1.8% in the three months to September. Its revenue growth was just 0.3% in the quarter.
More companies in the FTSE 250 Index will be in the spotlight next week as they publish their financial results next week, including popular names like Essentra, Pebble Group, Prudential, Energean, J.D Weatherspoon, and Smiths Group.
The most important catalysts for the FTSE 250 Index will be the ongoing war in Iran, which has led to higher crude oil and natural gas prices in the UK and around the world. Signs that the war is ending will be bullish for UK equities.
Also, the index will react to the upcoming Bank of England (BoE) interest rate decision on Thursday. The bank will likely leave interest rates unchanged as it observes the impact of the war on the economy.
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