INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Solid H1 trading and despite challenging markets, our margins have remained strong.
A record interim dividend has been declared
James Halstead plc, the AIM listed manufacturer and international distributor of floor coverings, announces its results for the six months ended 31 December 2025.
Financial highlights
· Revenue at £127.2 million (2024: £130.1 million)
· Operating profit at £23.6 million (2024: £27.1 million)
· Pre-tax profit at £24.7 million (2024: £28.5 million)
· Basic earnings per ordinary share 4.4p (2024: 5.0p)
· Interim dividend declared of 2.85p (2024: 2.75p)
· Cash of £70.8 million (2024: £63.7 million)
Operational highlights
· Strong cash inflow from operations £36.9 million (2024: £25.3 million)
· Further gains in USA and Canadian markets; latter backed up by creation of further local stockholding capability
· Completion of capex projects at Teesside and Radcliffe sites in the UK
· Continued progress in Malaysia and South Asia
· Successful relaunch/update of Expona commercial range