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UK housebuilder Vistry faces margin compression from rising input costs (materials, labor) tied to Middle East conflict and weakening demand. The company is using discounts to move low-margin units, squeezing profitability. Impact is UK-specific, affecting the housebuilding sector and related supply chains.

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  • Vistry expects first-half 2026 profits to be significantly lower due to declining house sales and rising material and labor costs linked to Middle East conflict.
  • Full-year underlying pre-tax profit forecast: £168m-£283m, down from £268.8m in 2025.
  • Year-to-date open market sales up 30% but incentives and discounts are being used to stimulate demand, especially for low-margin properties.
  • New CEO Adam Daniels took over in April and is conducting a review with results expected in September.

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