UK's Ibstock slides after weak construction market outlook

Ibstock

20/01/2026 08:10

** Shares in Ibstock IBST.L down 7% at 126.6p

** Stock top pct loser on FTSE midcaps .FTMC index

** Building materials supplier sees residential construction markets to remain subdued in the near term

** Says co will actively manage production volumes and inventory in H126, which will create a margin headwind for 2026

** In 2025, stock lost close to 21% of its value

 (Reporting by Prerna Bedi in Bengaluru)

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