UK's Oxford Instruments falls on H1 trading update, tariffs impact

Oxford Instruments

13/10/2025 08:32

** Oxford Instruments OXIG.L falls 7.9% to 1,824p; set for worst day since March 2022

** Stock among top losers on FTSE mid-cap index .FTMC

** Co says tariffs, global uncertainty hit imaging & analysis orders; H1 revenue seen dropping ~8% y/y

** Expects full-year revenue, adjusted operating profit (AOP), AOP margin to be in line with last year

** CEO says start to year was turbulent but trading improved in Q2; H1 revenue shortfall unlikely to be recovered

** YTD, OXIG falls 15.1%

 (Reporting by Judes Joseph in Bengaluru)

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