Vistry profits fall in first half but affordable homes push to boost second half

  • Vistry Group PLC (LSE:VTY) shares rose 2.9% as it reported lower profits, as expected, and reiterated guidance that the full year will be more weighted to the second half than usual as government funding begins for the Affordable Homes Programme. House completions of 6,800 were made in the first half of 2025, down 13% on last year, with 73% funded from collaborations for its Partnerships arm.