BlackRock Health Sciences Trust

B&M European Value Retail SA (LSE:BME) shares fell after the discount retailer reported a decline in underlying UK sales, although analysts said the update was largely in line with expectations and did little to alter the investment case. Shares in the FTSE 250-listed group fell 5.8% to 192.1p by early afternoon on Wednesday.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-07-15 09:07:21

B&M European Value Retail SA (LSE:BME) reported first-quarter sales growth of 2% as strong trading in France and steady growth at Heron Foods helped lift group revenue despite weaker trading in its core UK business. The discount retailer said revenue rose to £1.43 billion in the 13 weeks to 27 June from a year earlier.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-07-15 02:58:36

B&M European Value Retail SA (LSE:BME) shares surged 15.5% to 196.9p after full-year results came in line with guidance, but Shore Capital has placed the discount retailer under review and cautioned that the conditions for a meaningful re-rating are not yet in place. The broker, which had previously held a 'buy' rating on the stock, acknowledged that the financial year to March represented progress after what management itself described as a difficult year.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-06-03 06:14:55

B&M European Value Retail SA (LSE:BME) reported a 38% fall in annual profits as weak trading in the UK was exacerbated by "execution issues", though it said its turnaround programme is beginning to show signs of progress. The FTSE 250-listed discount retailer posted adjusted profit before tax of £284 million for the 2026 financial year, down from £455 million a year earlier, whjile adjusted EBITDA fell 26% to £459 million.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-06-03 02:43:06

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BBN--Today, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE: BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE: BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE: BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE: BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE: BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE: BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE: BUI), Bla.

businesswire.com - 2026-05-29 16:31:00

Deutsche Bank has downgraded B&M European Value Retail SA (LSE:BME) and Wickes Group PLC (LSE:WIX) from 'hold' to 'sell', cutting price targets sharply as inflationary headwinds threaten to test consumer spending and retailer margins more severely. B&M's target was cut from 175p to 155p, while Wickes Group saw its target slashed from 235p to 165p, reflecting analyst Adam Cochrane's concern about the timing and intensity of upcoming demand erosion.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-05-29 07:07:31

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247wallst.com - 2026-05-23 08:12:10

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust remains a steady income generator, never having cut its regular distribution since inception, despite recent lackluster results. BME's discount has narrowed, resulting in some outperformance relative to XLV on total share price return. I continue to hold BME for long-term income, viewing the current healthcare sector undervaluation as a potential opportunity for cautious, incremental additions.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-22 10:27:44

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BBN--Today, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE: BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE: BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE: BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE: BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE: BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE: BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE: BUI), Bla.

businesswire.com - 2026-04-30 16:30:00