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Rightmove has begun trading as a FTSE 250 company after losing its place in the FTSE 100, following a sustained decline in its share price over the past year.<\/p>\n

The property portal\u2019s shares closed at 417.9p on Friday, down 1.35% on the day and approximately 2% over the week, ahead of the index reshuffle taking effect at Monday\u2019s market open. The stock has fallen almost 20% since the start of the year and nearly 46% over the past 12 months.<\/p>\n

Market capitalisation decline<\/h2>\n

While the demotion reflects index ranking rules rather than immediate deterioration in trading performance, it is expected to trigger portfolio adjustments by funds that track the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices.<\/p>\n

Rightmove listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2006 with a market value of around \u00a3425m and grew to become one of the UK\u2019s most valuable listed property companies. Its shares reached record highs in 2021, giving the business a market capitalisation of approximately \u00a36.7bn. The company\u2019s current market value stands at around \u00a33.1bn.<\/p>\n

Investor pressure and legal challenges<\/h2>\n

Investor sentiment has been tested by several developments in recent months, including the announcement of a \u00a360m artificial intelligence investment programme, pressure from activist shareholders and a \u00a31.5bn legal claim filed earlier this year.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The company\u2019s valuation has come under pressure since it rejected four takeover approaches from REA Group in 2024, the highest of which valued Rightmove at \u00a36.2bn. Following REA\u2019s withdrawal, the share price fell sharply and has remained well below the level implied by the final offer.<\/p>\n

The challenges facing Rightmove come as the broader property industry adapts to technological change, with new initiatives emerging to support agents with technology<\/a> across the sector.<\/p>\n

Market position maintained<\/h2>\n

Despite the share price weakness, Rightmove continues to dominate the UK property portal market. In May, the company stated it accounted for more than 80% of consumer time spent on UK property portals compared with its main rivals.<\/p>\n

The company has maintained its guidance for revenue growth of 8% to 10% in 2026 and expects operating profit growth of between 3% and 5% as it increases investment in artificial intelligence and new products.<\/p>\n

Investors are likely to focus on whether those investments can strengthen Rightmove\u2019s market position while maintaining profitability. The company is next due to update the market when it publishes its half-year results on 31 July.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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