Clarkson PLC

Clarksons reported a record operating profit of £64.8 million for the six months to June 30 and revenue of £413.5 million, up nearly 40% year-on-year. CEO Andi Case attributed the jump to supply-chain changes from the Iran war and related disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which reshaped trade routes and raised freight rates and hedging activity. The company expects full-year performance to be materially ahead of market expectations as volatility continues to increase demand for shipbroking services. » More on finance.yahoo.com

Clarkson posted an adjusted pre-tax profit of £61.5m in the first half of 2026 versus £39.4m a year earlier and an adjusted undiluted earnings per share of 147.6 pence. Management raised its outlook and expects the full-year result to significantly exceed market expectations. The stock consequently rose about 7.3% and briefly reached 5,485 pence; all six analysts covering the company recommend the stock as a buy. » More on de.investing.com

Clarkson reports higher revenues and profits across several divisions for the period 1 January to 6 May 2026. The broking business in the spot market as well as Financial and Research were significantly above last year’s levels, supported by geopolitical complexity, robust trade flows and longer sea routes. The support division suffered from a tougher environment due to UK oil and gas policy and delays to offshore projects; the agency business in Egypt saw fewer Suez Canal transits. Recent acquisitions are performing in line with expectations, and the board, encouraged by the strong start, is confident for the full year but warns of potential impacts from further developments in the Middle East. » More on de.investing.com

Clarksons is buying North American Link Group for $80 million in cash. The deal includes Link Crude Resources, Link Data Services and Link Futures and strengthens Clarksons' capabilities in physical crude markets, derivatives and data offerings. The acquisition is intended to expand the company’s presence in North and South America and, the company says, will be immediately accretive to earnings; it will be financed from existing cash resources. » More on de.investing.com

Clarksons has acquired Zuma Labs, gaining full control of the provider of data and technology solutions for Forward Freight Agreements and commodities. Zuma will continue to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary under its own name; financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition aims to expand the Venetian platform (a hybrid voice and electronic trading application based on Prism AI) into additional markets as part of Clarksons' strategy to build technology capabilities in sea freight and commodities trading. » More on de.investing.com