The Lords Group Trading Plc Board has recommended a final dividend of 0.20 pence per share (FY24: 0.52 pence per share), which will be paid on 6 July 2026 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 29 May 2026. The Company's shares will be marked ex-dividend on 28 May 2026.
Other financial highlights include:
Record revenue of £472.8 million, up 8.3%, with positive LFL growth (+0.7%) despite subdued end markets
Merchanting LFL revenue growth of +3.1% driven by customer service led model, reflecting market share gains alongside disciplined pricing
Plumbing and Heating ('P&H') margins improved by 60bps, driven by product mix and margin management
Renewables revenue up 57%, increasing margin quality
Adjusted EBITDA of £21.0 million
Net debt reduced by 59% to £13.4 million, significantly strengthening the balance sheet
