Galliford Try Holdings PLC (GFRD.L), a UK-based construction business operator, on Wednesday reported significantly higher pre-tax profit in fiscal 2025 backed by revenue growth.
In addition, the company announced higher dividend, and a further share buyback totalling 10 million pounds, mainly aided by strong cash delivery in the period and the enhanced orderbook.
On the London Stock Exchange, the shares were trading 11.19 percent higher at 479.77 pence.
Profit before income tax rose 129.7 percent to 44.1 million pounds from 19.2 million pounds a year ago. Profit for the year improved to 33.6 million pounds from 27.4 million pounds in the prior year. On a per share basis, profit climbed to 32.2 pence from 26.2 pence a year ago. Adjusted profit before tax increased 28.6 percent to 45.0 million pounds from 35 million pounds in the prior year. On a per share basis, adjusted basic earnings climbed 16.2% to 34.4 pence from 29.6 pence a year ago.
Revenue increased 6.3% to 1.88 billion pounds from 1.76 billion pounds in the prior year mainly driven by AMP7 run-off in Environment and robust Highways performance.
Order book improved to 4.1 billion pounds from 3.8 billion pounds a year ago.
Further, the directors recommended a 17.4 percent increase in final dividend to 13.5 pence from 11.5 pence a year ago, which, subject to approval, will be paid on December 5 to shareholders on the register on November 7.
The full-year dividend per share would be 19 pence, a 22.6 percent increase from 15.5 pence in the prior year.
Looking forward, Bill Hocking, Chief Executive, said, "With 92 percent of projected revenue of the current financial year and 75% of FY27 already secured, the Government's future spending plans and our aligned sector focus, particularly in AMP8, we are confident in the outlook for the Group, in our strategy to 2030 and in our ability to continue to deliver long-term sustainable value..."
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