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Vesuvius raises dividend despite profit drop after market share gains

Vesuvius PLC on Thursday reported reduced profit for 2024 but hiked its dividend as it made some share gains in ‘challenging market conditions’.

The London-based molten...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 16:13


FW Thorpe ups dividend as UK trading boosts interim profit

FW Thorpe PLC on Thursday said it expects full-year profit to come in ahead of the previous year as it plans to mitigate wage related...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 16:12


Coats Group profit climbs; raises medium-term margin forecast

Coats Group PLC on Thursday reported increased earnings for 2024 as it eyed higher profitability in the medium term.

The London-based manufacturer of industrial thread and...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 15:49


Grafton proposes higher dividend despite profit fall; starts buyback

Grafton Group PLC on Thursday said it delivered an annual adjusted operating profit slightly ahead of analysts’ expectations, as it announced a higher dividend and...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 14:30


Lancashire Holdings shares drop as catastrophe losses rise

Lancashire Holdings Ltd shares fell on Thursday as it reported increased insurance expenses, though pretax profit was steady.

The Bermuda-based insurer said pretax profit increased 1.2%...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 13:47


Elementis swings to loss in 2024 as impairment charge weighs heavy

Elementis PLC on Thursday said it was considering a range of options for additional shareholder returns as it posted improved revenue in 2024.

The London-based...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 13:13


Hunting backs 2025 outlook and eyes US opportunities amid sales growth

Hunting PLC on Thursday said it expected to see steady growth in 2025 although it cautioned tariffs could lead to ‘unforeseen challenges’.

The London-based supplier to...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 12:52


ITV profit climbs despite revenue slip on cost savings, studio success

ITV PLC shares climbed on Thursday as it reported higher profit in 2024 despite lower revenue, boosted by hits from its Studios division.

The London-based television...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 12:44


PageGroup axes fee earners as profit plunges amid uncertain markets

PageGroup PLC on Thursday cited ongoing macro-economic uncertainties as it reported a drop in profit and sales in a ‘challenging’ 2024.

The Weybridge, England-based recruiter said...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 12:30


Entain hails ‘year of transformation’ as UK returns to growth

Entain PLC on Thursday said it has started the new financial year in a strong position as it posted a narrowing of its loss in...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 12:23


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