Travis Perkins Share Discussion Threads

[1tx] 03/8/2021 10:31

It has been a long time & I have been close to throwing in the towel in recent years;but the results seem to confirm that we are back on track with a more focused business with actual profits,not just normalised profits after write offs & return of dividends.Still to decide what to do with my Wickes shares.

[danb45] 22/6/2021 16:34

a good day here ??

[4053777] 16/3/2021 23:55

The Ves verity your investment here looking good for £20 Q3 !

[4053777] 23/12/2020 17:07

The rise continues, 2021 looking good out of lockdown hopefully!

[s34icknote] 09/9/2020 10:13

Quality company net Just gonna struggle . Already come up from 5.80 !Good long term bet . Shame they didn't sell Wickes last year Great believer in toolstation

[netcurtains] 08/9/2020 17:58

ps - I sold out. The DIY side great rest not so great.

[netcurtains] 08/9/2020 10:05

It is coming back a bit now!

[its the oxman] 08/9/2020 09:07

Presumably the big restructuring hit will not repeat. Business is down, but picking up. Bit of a harsh reaction today.

[netcurtains] 08/9/2020 08:59

Https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news-article/TPK/travis-perkins-successfully-adapted-to-unprecedented-markets/14678201 What are your views? Group like-for-like sales trends in July and August have returned to close to prior year levels which is supported by domestic RMI and current strong trading in consumer DIY markets.

[netcurtains] 08/9/2020 07:52

I guess results might be released via audio (lol) - they are doing audio presentation at 9am: Https://www.travisperkinsplc.co.uk/investors/financial-calendar

[netcurtains] 07/9/2020 13:38

Lumber shortage: "Lumber producers didn't anticipate the resurgence of the housing sector being as strong as it has been, and the massive increase in this do-it-yourself demand, Logan said." Https://www.newsweek.com/why-there-lumber-shortage-us-1526548

[netcurtains] 07/9/2020 13:07

DNLM trading update (today) very positive on DIY so bodes well?

[netcurtains] 07/9/2020 10:39

vt: Thanks for your input....

[velvetide] 07/9/2020 10:24

According to the announcement these were purchases of shares under the Company's non-executive director fee structure, by which the non-executive director agrees to purchase shares in the capital of the Company on a monthly basis using part of their net monthly fee. ...so instead of boding well the purchases hold no short term information so much so that these recurring monthly purchases are even allowed to take place just prior to results..

[netcurtains] 07/9/2020 10:07

the director buys just a few days ago possibly bode well (I know they were small amounts but it was a lot of directors) - If you factor in that there is meant to be a bit of a boom in DIY and results tomorrow. On the negative side they were CLOSED during lockdown and social distancing measures and building trade must be having a negative effect.... So the question is how big is the DIY boom compared to the loss of building trade work?

[netcurtains] 06/9/2020 10:33

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[velvetide] 26/8/2020 18:30

post-covid closing high and the technicals providing a good foundation to build upon as well might be expected from this stock

[18bells] 09/7/2020 08:22

Shame yesterdays budget did not include a voucher scheme for home improvements - spend £100 on one property and receive a discount

[danmart2] 15/6/2020 18:03

Travis closing branches in the news, my Local branches that are open (one is still closed) are still not accepting walk up customers, only phone bookings in advance. Other building merchants in the area fully open. Guess who’s not getting any business?

[danmart2] 11/6/2020 21:37

Problem with travis Perkins is the fluidity of prices to the trade; unless you go to the same branch for all your materials and build up a rapport with the staff to get a decent discount it’s just not worth bothering with them. There normal walk in retail prices are extortionate. Whatever they quote you simply ask for some trade discount and you get 20% no bother. However I know of one joiner who uses them religiously and he gets a 50% discount as he is a face. IMO, this is an antiquated way to run a business and Travis needs to get rid of the hidden discount structures and have transparent prices. I know plenty of builders in the trade who each turn over 100k plus in materials who will never consider stepping foot in travis Perkins as you never know what price you will end up being quoted.

[pugugly] 11/6/2020 20:40

The retreat begins – Sector specific problem (building & construction) or part of the general fall back from the ramp up caused by central banks printing too much money - Remember inflation caused by too much money chasing too few goods - and thanks to general high level of shares across many companies too few equities available to soak up the surplus cash (imo) $64K question - a minor blip or the start of the 2nd down wave?

[romi2nikki1] 06/5/2020 17:03

my email to ceo Not the first time I have complained about service standards at the Barnsley branch or tinkers, hope they do not leave dog and other excrement behind them. They are additionally a health risk, because they live in cramped caravans and do not have easy recourse to water. A group of tinkermen in very close proximity. When do you think that Barnsley will have sand / aggregate ??/ Internet showing very high numbers for some branches. The woman at the front of house at about 1200 hrs today, not local possibly quite an abrasive manner. It would be better if she gave customers a title rather than calling out by surname. I did rather think she might be a tinker ; " givus a job or else" Seriously why isnt there a swing barrier to prevent a tinker camp? Not expensive. Shareholder nominee account

[its the oxman] 08/4/2020 10:04

Bargain below 1000p. Patience will be rewarded.