UK's Journeo H1 revenue rises on strength across segments
UK's Journeo H1 revenue rises on strength across segments
Overview
UK intelligent transport systems provider's H1 revenue rose 53% yr/yr to £37.6 mln
Adjusted profit before tax grew 10% to £3.0 mln for the half-year
Diluted EPS increased 9% to 13.60p in H1 2026
Cash balance declined after £10.7 mln acquisition of Crime and Fire Defence Systems
Outlook
Journeo says it is on track to deliver full-year results in line with market expectations
Company expects improved H2 performance from Integrated Services and Information Systems
Journeo says sales opportunity pipeline has increased to £200 mln entering H2
Result Drivers
ACQUISITIONS - Revenue growth was driven in part by the acquisition of Crime and Fire Defence Systems, which contributed to the new Infrastructure Protection segment
GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT - Information Systems growth was supported by government funding for transport infrastructure projects and new contracts from local authorities
SUPPLY CHAIN AND SALES MIX - Integrated Services revenue fell 2% due to delays in new bus orders and supply chain challenges, with revenue deferred to H2
Company press release: ID:nRSH7518Ta
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
H1 Revenue |
| GBP 37.57 mln |
|
H1 Adjusted Net Income |
| GBP 3.02 mln |
|
H1 Gross Profit |
| GBP 14.52 mln |
|
Analyst Coverage
The one available analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy"
The average consensus recommendation for the communications & networking peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Journeo PLC is GBp740.00, about 35.5% above its September 7 closing price of GBp546.00
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