GRAFTON GROUP

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. » Altro su de.investing.com

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. » Altro su de.investing.com

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. » Altro su finance.yahoo.com