Robinhood's Private Stock Tokens Lure Investors, Draw Scrutiny
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DHL to Pour $747 Million Into UK and Ireland Robotics Strategy
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Greggs shares: here's the latest dividend and share price forecast
Holders of Greggs (LSE:GRG) shares (including myself) have endured a truly miserable time since last autumn. Since signs of sales weakness emerged in September, the FTSE 250 stock has plummeted, resulting in an near-40% fall on a 12-month basis. Greggs' share price slump reflects market fears that its former breakneck sales growth could now be history. I've not been tempted to sell my own shares, though. This is because I expect the retailer to recover strongly from current turbulence and deliver tasty long-term returns. But what are City analysts expecting on the share price and dividend front over the coming year? If broker forecasts prove accurate, the battered baker's shares will rebound more sharply than some may expect. The nine analysts with ratings on it think there will be gains approaching 30% from today's levels. Yet, it's worth bearing in mind that opinions among the analyst community are mixed. On the positive side, one broker thinks Greggs shares will rebound by around three-quarters from current levels and reclaim the £30 per share marker. But at the other end of the scale, one less-convinced forecaster believes a fall of nearly 25% is on the cards. Given Greggs' latest poor update, they perhaps can't be blamed. It said this month (2 July) that sales rose 6.9% in the first six months of 2025, less than half of what City analysts predicted. Like-for-like sales growth also remained highly subdued, at 2.6%. Broadly speaking, the near-term outlook in the City for the company's dividends isn't quite as promising. Analysts are expecting 2025's dividend to be pared back in anticipation of a 12% annual earnings decline. They predict a 67.3p dividend, down from 69p last year. Encouragingly, analysts tip Greggs to return to profit growth (+4%) in 2026, though. As a result, they also forecast an increased cash reward of 69.8p per share. The good news is that despite this expected volatility, recent share price weakness means these projections give investors market-beating dividend yields to enjoy. These are 3.9% and 4% for 2025 and 2026, respectively. Latest results show that even sellers of low-cost food and drink are suffering amid the cost-of-living crisis. With Britain's economy facing a period of low growth, it's possible that Greggs' profits may remain under pressure for some time. Therefore short-term investors may want to stay away. But for long-term share pickers, I think the company's share price plunge makes it worth serious consideration. With plans to supercharge store numbers, it has significant scope to grow sales and earnings (it's looking to grow its portfolio from 2,649 stores today to 3,500 eventually). This strategy also includes having a greater proportion of franchise stores (currently 20%), reducing the cost burden. More stores will also be located in high-footfall travel hubs like airports and train stations. As a shareholder myself, I'm also optimistic that steps to boost like-for-like sales will pay off, from improving its delivery proposition to extending opening hours to seize the lucrative evening trade. It's not without risk, but I'm confident Greggs will recover strongly from its current problems and deliver excellent returns. The post Greggs shares: here's the latest dividend and share price forecast appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. More reading 5 Stocks For Trying To Build Wealth After 50 One Top Growth Stock from the Motley Fool Royston Wild has positions in Greggs Plc. The Motley Fool UK has recommended Greggs Plc. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Motley Fool UK 2025 Sign in to access your portfolio
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2 hours ago
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EU says it could retaliate against US tariffs if no trade deal is reached
WASHINGTON – The European Union warned it could retaliate against the United States if a trade agreement has not been reached by August 1, opening a new front in the fight with President Donald Trump over higher tariffs. Negotiators from the EU have worked for weeks to strike a deal with the Trump administration. In a statement on July 12, the European Commission said it would continue to work toward a resolution. "At the same time, we will take all necessary steps to safeguard EU interests, including the adoption of proportionate countermeasures if required," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement. The EU paused planned countermeasures on more than $24 billion of goods from the United States in April after Trump delayed an announced tariff hike for 90 days amid trade negotiations. However, after Trump unveiled a 30% tariff for the European Union on July 12, the 27-country bloc suggested it might retaliate in kind. French President Emmanuel Macron was among the European officials pushing for the commission to "resolutely defend European interests," in a statement in which he said negotiations must intensify. "In particular, this implies speeding up the preparation of credible countermeasures, by mobilising all the instruments at its disposal, including anti-coercion, if no agreement is reached by August 1st," he wrote on X. Tariff latest: Trump announces 30% tariffs on Mexico, European Union The office of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urged the negotiating parties to stay focused on a deal and warned against launching a trade war. "We trust in the goodwill of all the parties involved to reach a fair agreement, able to strengthen the West in its entirety, as it would make no sense to spark a trade war between the two sides of the Atlantic, especially in the current context," the Italian government said. "It is now essential to remain focused on the negotiations, avoiding polarisations that would make reaching an agreement more complex." In his letter to Von der Leyen, Trump said that if the bloc were to "raise your Tariffs and retaliate, then, whatever the number you choose to raise them by, will be added to the 30% that we charge." He included similar language in letters he sent to roughly two dozen other leaders this month.
