Latham (james) Share Discussion Threads

[barnesian] 01/3/2019 21:23

OK Thanks. Didn't know that.

[cockerhoop] 01/3/2019 21:12

Trades that are large (for the stock concerned) are reported with a delay to later in the day or even overnight.

[barnesian] 01/3/2019 21:09

Yes I missed that one as the trade numbers are not in the same order as the times. A bit weird. Perhaps someone can explain?

[faxglacier] 01/3/2019 18:25

Mostly light trading except one deal that went through for 39,000 shares @ 625p when other shares around that time were changing hands for around 700p.

[barnesian] 01/3/2019 16:38

Light balanced trading today. Very curious. Market makers playing silly bs or a low priced placing in the works?

[vulgaris] 01/3/2019 15:55

9% drop on no news. What is going on here?

[podgyted] 29/11/2018 12:13

Market seems to like - well at least at the moment.

[its the oxman] 29/11/2018 08:28

Looks a pretty decent set of results and outlook ok, all things considered.

[podgyted] 29/11/2018 07:37

Looks good.

Revenue, operating profit and dividend up 10%. EPS up 32% partly due to property sale.

[podgyted] 23/11/2018 11:14

AGM statement:-

"We are pleased to see that sales per working day for the first four months of the current financial year, namely April to July 2018, are 9.1 % higher than the same period last year. Volumes have increased through both our warehouses and direct, with the majority of the volume increases being in panel products. Cost prices of our products have continued to rise, having a positive effect on revenues but creating pressure on our margins, which are slightly lower than the second half of last year.



The level of activity for both our timber and panels customers remains strong, with good demand for our added value timber products and some commodity product lines, especially melamines and doors where we are seeing the benefit of our extended racking capability at our new facilities in Leicester and Yate. The Company's cash reserves are strong, and we received £1.72m from the sale of the old site at Yate in April.



Further to our success at the Business Design Centre in Islington, we are pleased to announce the opening of our second product specification showroom located in Manchester.



We know we are entering a period with more uncertainty and greater competitive and market pressure. We remain positive that we can meet the challenges ahead and continue to grow our business.



The Company's interim results for the six months ending 30 September 2018 will be announced on 29 November 2018"

The share price has perked up recently after a bit of a drift + hoping the positive statement above transfers in good results.

[podgyted] 14/11/2018 17:25

Obviously the UK will cease using wood post Brexit and we will no longer need to build 300,000 homes a year.

Market is funny at times.

[mw8156] 10/10/2018 15:50

wonder if they are facing stronger competition from Hadleigh?

[hvs] 26/8/2018 13:44

This is now well undervalued. Like you say we see in November. I am a very long term holder and will not sell when they keep on growing earnings year in year out.

Very strong balance sheet I like.

[podgyted] 23/8/2018 19:55

I thought it was good and topped up.

You do however have to be patient if the house broker doesn't produce forecasts or indeed seem to do any brokery stuff at all. I presume this is a fee issue.

Guess we'll have to wait 'till November.

[hvs] 22/8/2018 13:39

What MORE DOES THE IDIOTS WANT ???

We are pleased to see that sales per working day for the first four months of the current financial year, namely April to July 2018, are 9.1 % higher than the same period last year. Volumes have increased through both our warehouses and direct, with the majority of the volume increases being in panel products. Cost prices of our products have continued to rise, having a positive effect on revenues but creating pressure on our margins, which are slightly lower than the second half of last year.

[hvs] 27/7/2018 14:52

lol !!!

lol !!!!!

Ass holes everywhere these days.

[clocktower] 27/7/2018 14:37

I would not be surprised if it was around for another 100 years but for the time being i still think the trend is down and maybe down towards 600 - TIMBER!

[podgyted] 17/7/2018 17:17

It's now going Northwards - but it might go Southwards tomorrow.

It has some fundamental attractions - not interested in graphs. If you are interested in graphs you need trading volume and I suggest you might be on a wrong un here.

But each to his/her own.

[westcountryboy] 13/7/2018 11:00

I imagine people have said 'it's glory days are done' once or twice before, since it's been around since 1757...

[clocktower] 09/7/2018 12:28

Follow the chart, and that is Southwards.

[podgyted] 09/7/2018 12:00

One of Stocko's SNAPS selections

[hvs] 28/6/2018 15:57

lol !!!!!

Is it watching BigBen ????

Lol !!!!!

[kneecaps2] 28/6/2018 15:42

Dream on Clocktower the only way is up!

[clocktower] 28/6/2018 10:02

I see a downside, challenging core sales, a drop in cash, though still substantial, increasing costs, pension payments let alone cost increases from suppliers and exchange changes. I imaging it`s glory days are done, a nice steady business in future but growing pressures around the corner. So, I doubt it has much headroom and in twelve months time, I believe the share price is more likely to be sub five pounds than above eight pounds.

Good Luck if your still holding.