Overview
UK fluid power solutions supplier's preliminary 2025 revenue rose 9%, driven by acquisitions
Adjusted EBITDA up 30.5% year-over-year, reflecting operational improvements and acquisition impact
Company completed Q Plus acquisition post-period, expanding Benelux presence
Outlook
Company says current trading is in line with full-year expectations
Order book and sales pipeline show solid momentum, especially in higher growth sectors
Company maintains a prudent outlook as UK and EU markets remain challenging
Result Drivers
ACQUISITIONS - Recent purchases, including Thorite, Allswage and Thomas Group, contributed significantly to revenue growth and positive EBITDA
SELF-HELP INITIATIVES - H2 revenue momentum driven by new digital platform, product range expansion, engineering projects, and focus on sales growth levers
COST CONTROL - Operating overheads (excluding acquisitions) reduced by 1.6% amid inflationary pressures, supported by headcount management and ongoing cost-saving initiatives
Company press release: ID:nRSX7874Xa
Key Details
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Beat/Miss
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Consensus Estimate
FY Revenue
GBP 116.90 mln
FY Adjusted EBITDA
GBP 7.70 mln
FY Adjusted EBIT
GBP 3.60 mln
FY EBIT
-GBP 1 mln
FY Pretax Profit
-GBP 3 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the industrial machinery & equipment peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Flowtech Fluidpower PLC is GBp100.00, about 117.4% above its March 23 closing price of GBp46.00
The stock recently traded at 9 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 7 three months ago
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