Howden Joinery stock slips after RBC lifts target on DIY Kitchens deal

Published on 09/17/2026 at 20:12 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Howden Joinery stock trades around 752.5p on September 17, 2026 after a modest daily decline, while RBC Capital Markets has lifted its price target following the DIY Kitchens acquisition. The broker update comes ahead of H1 2026 results scheduled for July 23, 2026.

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Howden Joinery Group plc stock (ISIN GB0002148369) was quoted at about 752.5p on the London Stock Exchange on September 17, 2026, reflecting a small decline on the day that leaves the shares below recent analyst targets.

Broker RBC lifts target after DIY Kitchens deal

According to Sharecast, analysts at RBC Capital Markets recently raised their price target on Howden Joinery after incorporating the firm's completed acquisition of DIY Kitchens into their valuation model ahead of the company's half-year results scheduled for July 23, 2026.

The same Sharecast report notes that RBC's updated model reflects expected synergies from integrating DIY Kitchens into Howden's existing depot network, with the higher target implying upside potential versus the current market price.

Shares edge lower despite valuation support

As Morningstar Alliance News reported on September 17, 2026, Howden Joinery Group plc shares were down about 1.1 percent at 751.50p, placing the stock among the day's decliners despite the supportive analyst view.

A separate market overview from VermoegensZentrum on September 17, 2026, cited Howden Joinery down 0.9 percent at 752.5p, underscoring that the stock's modest pullback is part of a broader mixed session for UK industrial names rather than a sharp company-specific sell-off.

Valuation and upcoming H1 2026 results

In a broader look at UK value opportunities on September 17, 2026, a Saxo analysis listed Howden Joinery Group plc with a current price-to-book ratio of about 3.6 versus a five-year median of 4.34, corresponding to a discount of roughly 16.9 percent to its historical valuation level.Saxo

That same Saxo overview highlights Howden Joinery in the industrials sector, suggesting that the current price-to-book discount relative to its five-year median could offer potential upside if the company delivers solid revenue and profit trends in its upcoming H1 2026 results.

Stock level and investor takeaway

With Howden Joinery stock trading around 752.5p on the London Stock Exchange on September 17, 2026, and down roughly 1 percent compared with the prior close, the shares are currently valued below RBC's raised target and below their own five-year median price-to-book multiple, which may focus investor attention on the integration of DIY Kitchens and the H1 2026 earnings release.