Stockdog,

What do you think of the latest results??

I thought they were ok. Quite positive outlook from the Company!!
The retail sector seems to be improving. Like-for-like sales figures still down from '04 but then again that was going to be very difficult as 2004 was an exceptional year!
One point is that as long as nothing nasty happens in the High street, the next set of results can only look positive compared with 2005...!

The Gross margin is improving which is important + store openings are going ahead as planned so maybe 2006 will be a great year for Topps Tiles!
.....and as was hinted in the press, Topps Tiles might well become a Takeover Target within 12 months.

If that's the case, what's a reasonable Takeout price in your opinion?? 3-3.50?

Thanks for replying.

Oddie

StockMarketWire.com
Topps Tiles said like-for-like revenues for the first 13 weeks of the current financial year, also known as Q1, were up 4.4%, versus a rise of 5.2% at the same time a year ago.

Topps ended the quarter with a total of 340 stores.

STRATEGIC PROGRESS
Topps Tiles continued to make good progress with its strategy of "Out-Specialising the Specialists", with specific initiatives in the period including:

Inspiration - during the period Topps completed its second "lab store" in Shoreditch, which features a range of new display & merchandising treatments. In addition, its industry-leading visualiser was further upgraded during the period with extra room settings and new personalised functionality.

Range - during the quarter Topps launched 17 new ranges, with sales from lines launched in the last 12 months accounting for 8.9% of sales.

Convenience - in the core estate the company opened two and closed two stores during the quarter. The Group is currently trading from 340 stores, including 13 Boutique stores (2014: 336 stores including five Boutique stores).

In addition, the Group has now concluded the two previously announced initiatives to streamline its business.

During the period seven Clearance stores have been closed and four remaining stores are currently being converted to our core format. In addition, all Group support functions have been consolidated into our main office in Leicester.

StockMarketWire.com
Topps Tiles said its total revenues for the 26 weeks to April 2 came in at GBP108m, from GBP104m. Like-for-like revenues in the same period were up 4.7%.

CEO Matthew Williams said:
"I am pleased to report that the Group has continued its encouraging trading performance, with like-for-like sales growth accelerating to 4.9% in the second quarter.

"Our strategy of 'Out-Specialising the Specialists' is continuing to deliver profitable sales growth and we enter the second half of our financial year in good shape, confident that our plans to extend the appeal of the Topps brand will underpin our further progress."

StockMarketWire.com
Topps Tiles has hiked its H1 pretax profit to GBP10.1m, from GBP9.1m, at the same time lifting revenue to GBP108m, from GBP104m, and interim dividend to 1p a share, from 0.75p.

CEO Matthew Williams described the performance as robust.
"Like-for-like sales grew by 4.7% in the period as initiatives to upgrade and rebrand our stores led more customers to reappraise the Topps brand and shop with us for the first time," he said.

"Further improvements are in development and will be rolled-out in the remainder of the year and beyond.

"The Group has made a strong start to the second half, with like-for-like sales growth of 8.4%5 in the first seven weeks of the period.

"We are confident our plans to extend the appeal of the Topps brand have significant further potential and are excited about the opportunities ahead."

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Successful strategy of "Out Specialising the Specialists" delivers profitable sales growth

- Multiple initiatives to strengthen Topps' position as the UK's leading tile specialist including development of exclusive ranges/brands, product innovation and exit from non-tile lines

- Two key simplification initiatives announced at year end - exit from the Topps Clearance format and consolidation of central teams into our main office in Leicester - now complete

- Seven new core stores opened (four new sites and three conversions from the Topps Clearance format), offset by nine closures (eight from the exit of the Topps Clearance format)

- Trade sales increased to 51.0% of total (2015: 48.3%) driven by accelerating "do it for me" trend and extension of successful trade loyalty scheme.

KEEP an EYE

99.75p ( 99.50 - 100p )

Signs of moving higher ahead of results soon. Has been well marked done after the Brexit and has not yet recovered like the House builders. Last update was bullish with revenue up by 6.2% the best for some time. Strong order book on the bid side and volume rising for the last couple days.

note: bought some at 100 and a bit

Six days old but worth remembering:
"Peel Hunt today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Topps Tiles PLC (LON:TPT) and cut its price target to 150p (from 190p)."

"Cantor Fitzgerald today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Topps Tiles PLC (LON:TPT) and cut its price target to 145p (from 160p)."

Last post from Directors Talk ...........

Topps Tiles plc (TPT) offers good value for money

Shares in Topps Tiles (LSE:TPT) released a third quarter trading update. That’s despite the company reporting like-for-like (LFL) sales growth of 6.2% for the period as its strategy continues to pay off. For example, Topps Tiles has focused on improving its range, offering more inspirational products through its digital brochure service as well as expanding its store estate through the opening of six new stores during the quarter.

With the company trading on a price-to-earnings growth (PEG) ratio of 1.1, it offers good value for money.

Matthew Williams, chief executive, also put the performance down to efforts to attract new customers. Topps Tiles has been widening its ranges to include more wood- and stone-effect tiles, and introduced new services such as a “personalised digital brochure”.

“Our focus on the successful strategy of ‘out-specialising the specialists’ has enabled us to deliver healthy like-for-like sales growth in the third quarter, with initiatives to extend the appeal of the Topps brand continuing to attract new customers,” said Mr Williams.

Analysts said Topps Tiles had outperformed against a tough comparative. “Performance at Topps continues to be driven by self-help in the form of range innovation, customer service and improvements to the retail format rather than the underlying consumer environment, allowing Topps to put clear ground between itself and the competition, taking further market share,” said John Stevenson at Peel Hunt.
Shares in Topps Tiles — which have dropped more than 30 per cent since the eve of the UK’s EU referendum

Finally, the sp starts to move on quite heavy volume.

It seems the seller is done ( large trades ) and the share price is moving higher as predicted

Went ex-divi 9th June, so nothing now to halt the progress.

British bulls late yesterday.......

TOPPS TILES
Last Signal:BUY
Last Pattern:BULLISH HARAMI
Last Close:103.2500 Change:+3.7500 Percent change+3.77%

Signal Update Our system’s recommendation today is to BUY.
The BULLISH HARAMI pattern finally received a confirmation because the prices crossed above the confirmation level

ANALYST CONSENSUS TPT/ TOPPS TILES BUY
Target price 156.85P
Potential +50.10%

According to our calculations Topps Tiles plc is currently rated as BUY.

TOPPS TILES PROFILE
Topps Tiles PLC is a United Kingdom-based retailer of tiles. The Company's business focuses on wood flooring, and supplies tiles and associated accessories for refurbishment of domestic housing. Its principal activity includes the retail distribution of ceramic and porcelain tiles, natural stone, wood flooring and related products.

Its products include bathroom tiles, kitchen tiles, floor tiles, wall tiles, mosaic tiles, natural stone, and tools and essentials. The Company offers Regional Reflections, which includes ceramic tiles, such as Dwyran, Langport, Annan, Lowick, Cottesmore and Ashington. It offers tiles in various sizes, colors and material.

It also offers tiles in various tile effects, such as wood effect tiles, stone effect tiles, hexagonal tiles and geometric tiles. Its color range includes beige tiles, blue tiles, pink tiles, terracotta tiles and multicolored tiles. Its tools and essentials include trims, grout and cutters.

BRIEF: For the 26 weeks ended 02 April 2016, Topps Tiles Plc revenues increased 4% to L108M. Net income increased 13% to L8M. Revenues reflect an increase in demand for the Company's products and services due to favorable market conditions. Net income benefited from Finance costs decrease of 47% to L597K (expense), Sales and marketing costs decrease of 10% to L2.6M (expense). Dividend per share remained flat at L0.01.

Full year trading statement is due on the 5th Sept 2016.

108.75p +4.75p (+4.57%)

Just now is spiking up on stronger order book ,DEPTH of 21 v 17 on good size volume 500K+ for 30 minutes of trading

Yes looking strong I'm on these from 103

Hmmmm....I wonder if 130p is achievable, or is that being a bit greedy?

Investors Chronicle Pick up a bargain with Topps Tiles (TPT)

http://www.directorstalk.com/investors-chronicle-pick-bargain-topps-tiles-tpt/

TPT 107.50p +2.125p

Has spiked ahead of the 12.02pm order book UT

Daily volume seems to be decreasing, which is not helping the sp atm.

The HOT weather of yesterday and again today has had a big impact on the volume of all the stock and naturally a very low volume over here

Stock market VOLUME LAST 5 DAYS
----- Date --- hour --- No. Shares
20/Jul/2016 12:00 --- 275,548,834
19/Jul/2016 19:30 --- 828,640,861

18/Jul/2016 19:30 -- 1,018,408,701
15/Jul/2016 19:30 -- 1,075,111,423
14/Jul/2016 19:30 -- 1,117,907,960

UT @ 111p +1.50p (+1.37%)

A new high since the large drop