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Grafton Group raises half-year profit and confirms operating profit guidance
Grafton Group reported H1 revenue of £1.34bn (+6.7%), adjusted operating profit of £98.5m (+8.2%) and adjusted EPS of £0.394 (+10.8%). The adjusted operating margin improved to 7.4% and free cashflow was £70.7m; net debt stood at £315m with a lease-adjusted leverage ratio below 1.0x. Growth was driven mainly by acquisitions and strong trading in Ireland and the Iberian Peninsula, while Britain continued to lag at -5.1%. Management confirmed the full-year guidance for adjusted operating profit of £190–200m and expects regional divergence through the remainder of the year. » More on de.investing.com
Sales growth pushes Grafton Group shares higher
Grafton Group reported a 6.7% increase in revenue for the first half to £1.34bn; average daily like‑for‑like sales rose 0.6%. Strong trading in Iberia and Ireland offset weaker sales in Great Britain. The company confirmed an unchanged full‑year profit forecast and reported no material impact from the Middle East conflict. The stock then gained around 2% to 898.9 pence. » More on de.investing.com
Grafton Group targets strong cash generation and 2030 growth with acquisitions and Ireland, Iberia focus
Grafton Group set 2026–2030 targets including more than £850m of cumulative free cash flow, adjusted EPS growth above 10% CAGR and return on capital employed of about 13% by 2030. Management said the plan relies on stronger growth in Ireland and Iberia, with Ireland the group’s “powerhouse” and Iberia aiming for about £1bn revenue by 2030 through organic expansion and acquisitions. Capital allocation priorities are organic development, ordinary dividends (cover 2–3x), sensible acquisitions and potential buybacks or special dividends while maintaining an investment‑grade balance sheet and lease‑adjusted net debt/EBITDA of 1–2x. The group expects gradual recovery in Great Britain, Northern Europe and Finland and highlighted digital and efficiency initiatives to lift margins. » More on finance.yahoo.com
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| (EUR) | June 2026 | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1.55bn | - |
| Gross profit | 99.67m | - |
| Net profit | 72.33m | - |
| EBITDA | 193.31m | - |
Fundamentals
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
Market capitalization | €2.21bn |
Number of shares | 186.26m |
52-week high/low | €12.67 - €9.40 |
Dividend yield | 3.72% |
Dividends TTM | €0.44 |
Beta | 1.07 |
P/E ratio | 14.61 |
PEG ratio | 9.79 |
P/B ratio | 1.16 |
P/S ratio | 0.71 |
Company profile
Grafton Group plc engages in the distribution, retailing, and manufacturing businesses in Ireland, the Netherlands, Finland, and the United Kingdom. Its Distribution segment distributes building and plumbing materials to professional trades people engaged in residential repair, maintenance, and improvement projects, as well as in residential and other new build construction. This segment operates 302 branches primarily under the Selco, MacBlair, and Leyland SDM brands in the United Kingdom; the Chadwicks brand in the Republic of Ireland; the Isero and Polvo brands in the Netherlands; and the IKH brand in Finland. The company's Retailing segment engages in DIY and home improvement business that supplies a range of products, including paints, lighting products, homestyle products, housewares, bathroom products, and kitchens, as well as gardening and Christmas products. This segment operates 35 stores primarily under the Woodie's brand. Its Manufacturing segment manufactures dry mortar for residential and commercial construction projects; and plastics and wooden staircase. Grafton Group plc was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
| Name | GRAFTON GROUP |
| CEO | Eric Born |
| Headquarters | Dublin,
du Ireland |
| Website | |
| IPO | 30/07/2002 |
| Employees | 8,801 |
Ticker symbols
| Exchange | Symbol |
|---|---|
London Stock Exchange | GFTU.L |
Pnk | GROUF |
Frankfurt | GN5.F |
Düsseldorf | GN5.DU |
London | GFTU.L |