The Galliford Try plc Directors are recommending a final dividend of 17.0 pence per share which, subject to approval will be paid on 4 December 2026 to shareholders on the register at 6 November 2026. Together with the interim dividend of 6.5 pence per share paid in April 2026, this will result in a total full year dividend for 2026 of 23.5 pence per share. Dividend per share of 23.5p is based on the adjusted EPS of 42.4p and 1.8x cover.
Other Financial Highlights:
3.0% increase in revenue to £1,931.1m (2025: £1,875.2m), driven by strong performance in Highways and a successful transition to AMP8 in Environment.
24.2% increase in adjusted profit before tax to £55.9m (2025: £45.0m), driven by increased volumes, quality delivery and continued disciplined commercial and operational management. No exceptional items in the period.
3.5% divisional adjusted operating margin up 53bps (2025: 3.0%), continued strong margin progress across divisions.
Resilient debt-free balance sheet, strong cash conversion with average month end cash for the year up 21.0% at £216.2m (2025: £178.7m), £259.0m year-end cash, up 9.0% (2025: £237.6m), PPP asset portfolio of £37.2m (2025: £38.6m) and no pension liabilities. The Group's revolving credit facility remains undrawn since placement.
Capital allocation in line with our priorities: £39.5m of organically generated capital deployed through M&A and organic investments and shareholder returns in the period.
25.9% increase in final dividend payment of 17.0p (2025: 13.5p), together with an interim dividend of 6.5p equals a total dividend for the financial year of 23.5p, up 23.7%. Announcement of new £15m share buyback programme.
