UK's Ibstock falls on weak outlook due to weather, Middle East conflict

Ibstock

05/03/2026 09:29

** Shares of building materials supplier Ibstock IBST.L down 4.83% at 114.4p

** Co says Middle East turmoil expected to introduce fresh uncertainty

** IBST confident of medium-term prospects but pace and timing of recovery remain uncertain

** Adds that after weather impacted 2026 start, residential construction and RMI markets expected to remain challenging in H1

** Peer SIG Plc SHI.L on Wednesday flagged weaker-than-expected sales in 2026 ​due to poor weather across ​Europe

** Stock fell 17.41% YTD

 (Reporting by Megha Anilkumar Nair)

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