For the half year ended 31 March 2026, the Diploma Plc Directors have declared an interim dividend of 19.1p per share (H1 25: 18.2p) which will be paid on 12 June 2026 to shareholders on the register on 29 May 2026. Shares will trade ex-dividend from 28 May 2026.
Other financial highlights include:
●Organic revenue growth of 15%: building on five-year average of 10% p.a.
● Operating margin of 24.5%, up 300 basis points: differentiated value-add model and strong execution
● EPS growth of 36%: building on long-term track record of ambitious earnings growth
● Returns of 22.7%, up 360 basis points: demonstrating their disciplined approach
● Acquisitions accelerate their growth: significant investment and healthy pipeline
○ 15 deals in LTM 2 for c.£310m at average 8x multiple
○ 7 deals since Q1 update for c.£180m at average 9x multiple, including CDM, a c.$80m revenue US interconnect business into defence (subject to regulatory approval)
● Financial firepower: strong cash generation, significant balance sheet headroom
● Attractive end markets driving structural growth. Quality and diversity of portfolio and resilient business model underpin confidence despite uncertain environment
● Positive momentum into H2. Another year of Sustainable Quality Compounding
