Company summary
Hammerson is a major owner and operator of prime city-centre retail and mixed-use destinations. Its portfolio includes large shopping centres and urban estates designed around retail, leisure and experience-led occupiers.
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HMSO
Hammerson
Real Estate Investment Trusts
- Index
- FTSE 250
- ISIN
- Not specified
- Book status
- 2026 edition — current
Key activities
Ownership, leasing, asset management, redevelopment and investment in major shopping and mixed-use destinations, with active recycling of capital and selective acquisitions.
Key markets
Large UK and Irish city-centre retail markets, serving retailers, restaurants, leisure operators and millions of consumer visitors.
Key drivers
Rental growth, occupancy, retailer demand, footfall, asset valuations, redevelopment opportunities, acquisitions, disposals and capital allocation.
Key risks
Consumer weakness, retailer failures, property-value declines, higher interest rates, redevelopment costs, changes in shopping behaviour and concentration in large retail destinations.
Recent Developments
30 July 2026: first-half net rental income rose 40% to £112m and EPRA earnings increased 33% to £64m. Hammerson raised full-year earnings guidance and acquired a 50% interest in Manchester Arndale for £218m.
Dividend notes
Pays interim and final dividends. The 2025 final dividend of 8.56p was paid on 8 May 2026. The 2026 interim dividend is 9.67p, expected to go ex-dividend on 3 September and be paid on 15 October.
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