Bunzl plc (BNZL) Stock Overview
London Stock Exchange · Consumer Defensive · Food Distribution
✓ Sourced directly from Yahoo Finance · Checked for accuracy at every rebuild · Snapshot: 6 September 2026
About Bunzl plc
Bunzl plc operates as a distribution and services company in the North America, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and internationally. It provides personal protection and safety equipment, including gloves, boots, hard hats, ear and eye protection, other workwear, as well as…
Source: Yahoo Finance
Sector & Industry
Bunzl plc operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, within the Food Distribution industry group. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange exchange.
Bunzl plc at a Glance
| Company | Bunzl plc |
| Ticker | BNZL |
| Exchange | London Stock Exchange |
| Currency | GBP |
| Price | £26.58 |
| Market cap | £8.54B |
| P/E ratio (trailing) | 17.60 |
| EPS (trailing) | £0.02 |
| 52-week high | £28.98 |
| 52-week low | £19.81 |
| Dividend yield | 2.81% |
| Ex-dividend date | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Beta | 0.32 |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 18.16% |
| Debt-to-equity | 97.83% |
| Average volume | 1.16M |
| Shares outstanding | 321.12M |
| Sector | Consumer Defensive |
| Industry | Food Distribution |
| Employees | 26,777 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
Investing Essentials
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Links below are affiliate links.
A practical framework for judging whether a dividend is safe and worth owning.
Check Price →Top-rated books on building an income portfolio from dividend payers.
Check Price →Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bunzl plc's current P/E ratio?
- Bunzl plc (BNZL) has a trailing P/E ratio of 17.60 as of our 6 September 2026 data snapshot. Learn what the P/E ratio means →
- What is Bunzl plc's market capitalisation?
- Bunzl plc's market cap is £8.54B based on our latest snapshot. See how it ranks by market cap →
- What is BNZL's 52-week range?
- Over the past 52 weeks, BNZL has traded between £19.81 and £28.98. What does the 52-week range mean? →
- How volatile is Bunzl plc compared to the market?
- Bunzl plc has a beta of 0.32, meaning it has historically moved less than the broader market. What does beta measure? →
- Does Bunzl plc pay a dividend?
- Bunzl plc's trailing annual dividend yield is 2.81%. Compare with other high-yield stocks →
- What exchange is BNZL listed on?
- BNZL is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Browse all London Stock Exchange-listed stocks →
- What sector is Bunzl plc in?
- Bunzl plc is classified in the Consumer Defensive sector. Compare with Consumer Defensive peers →
For compound interest, percentage change and other investing maths, try our free online calculators.
Many readers keep a stock investing journal to log positions and theses alongside pages like this one, and a dedicated financial calculator to hand for quick valuation maths.
Recommended Reading & Tools
Guides written for UK investors — ISAs, SIPPs and the London market.
Check Price →Plain-English guides to tracking the FTSE with low-cost funds.
Check Price →Benjamin Graham's classic on value investing — the book Warren Buffett calls the best ever written on the subject.
Check Price →