James Halstead declares an interim dividend of 2.85p per share (2024: 2.75p), an increase of 3.6%. This dividend will be payable on 5 June 2026 to those shareholders on the register as of 8 May 2026.
Since the start of the financial year, James Halstead has distributed £25.2 million in dividends and paid corporation taxes of £6.7 million. In addition, capital expenditure over the period was £2.2 million, mainly focused on the energy saving initiatives noted above.
The cash inflow from operations at £36.9 million (2024: £25.3 million) is impressive, a 45.8% increase compared to last year, with the improvement in part due to a large decrease in trade receivables as James Halstead’s businesses focused on tighter credit control and decreased inventories.
James Halstead’s cash position stands at £70.8 million as of 31 December 2025 (2024: £63.7 million). The robust balance sheet continues to be a key strength.
Having regard to cash and profitability, James Halstead has decided to declare said dividend, which is an increase of 3.6%.
Other financial highlights:
• Revenue at £127.2 million (2024: £130.1 million)
• Operating profit at £23.6 million (2024: £27.1 million)
• Pre-tax profit at £24.7 million (2024: £28.5 million)
• Basic earnings per ordinary share 4.4p (2024: 5.0p)
• Interim dividend declared of 2.85p (2024: 2.75p)
• Cash of £70.8 million (2024: £63.7 million)
