UK's RTC Group 2025 revenue dips on weakness in international business

RTC

23/03/2026 07:11

Overview

UK recruitment firm's 2025 revenue declined slightly, profit from operations and EBITDA maintained

Company paid GBP 1.6 mln in dividends and share buybacks, proposes higher final dividend

Performance supported by cost control and increased demand for contract and temporary staff

Outlook

RTC Group says 2026 has started positively with strong demand in infrastructure-focused business

Company expects continued uncertainties from rising employment costs and new legislation

RTC Group sees long-term growth opportunities as UK invests over £700 bln in infrastructure

Result Drivers

SHIFT TO CONTRACT STAFF - Increased demand for contract and temporary staff offset reduced permanent recruitment activity in the UK division

RISING EMPLOYMENT COSTS - Higher national insurance and minimum wage levels increased cost pressures across the Group

INTERNATIONAL REVENUE DECLINE - International division revenue fell due to the end of a charter flight contract and other projects concluding

Company press release: ID:nRSW5776Xa

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
FY Revenue
GBP 95.54 mln
FY EBIT
GBP 2.60 mln
FY EBITDA
GBP 3.30 mln
FY Gross Profit
GBP 17.88 mln
FY Pretax Profit
GBP 2.49 mln


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