PZ Cussons Plc Board is proposing a final dividend of 2.20p per share. This equates to a total FY26 dividend of 3.70p per share, representing an increase of 2.8% on the FY25 dividend. The dividend will be paid on 8 October 2026 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 11 September 2026.
Other financial highlights include:
LFL revenue growth of 5.8% driven by price/mix growth of 4.3% and volume growth of 1.5%, with growth across each of our four lead markets and top ten brands:
o UK - solid growth across key washing and bathing brands, led by Sanctuary Spa gifting execution
o ANZ - innovation-led growth with strong market share performance
o Nigeria - double-digit growth with a balance of price/mix and volume, supported by further distribution gains
o Indonesia - re-staging of Cussons Baby and continued e-commerce growth
Adjusted operating profit increased by £11.7 million, or 24.5% (excluding the contribution from the PZ Wilmar joint venture) benefiting from cost savings of £8.5 million and FX revaluation gains of £5.4 million, offset by £3.5 million increased marketing investment vs. FY25.
Net debt reduction of £87.0 million to £25.0 million, driven primarily by proceeds from the sale of the PZ Wilmar joint venture. Gross debt has now reduced by £174.3 million over the last three years, aided by the sale of surplus assets and cash repatriation from Nigeria to the UK.
Adjusted PBT grew by 21.9%, driven by a reduced net finance charge due to strengthening of the balance sheet.
Adjusted EPS decreased by 2.7% due to the increased share of minority interest arising from the growth in Nigeria and a higher effective tax rate.
