Diploma PLC (DPLM.L), a British provider of specialized technical products and services, on Tuesday reported a rise in preliminary earnings and revenue for the full year.
For the 12-month period to September 30, the company recorded income per basic share of 137.9 pence, higher than 96.5 pence per share in the previous year.
Excluding items, earnings stood at 176 pence as against the prior year's 145.8 pence per share.
Operating profit was GBP 283.7 million, higher than GBP 207.4 million a year ago. Adjusted operating profit increased to GBP 342.7 million from the prior year's GBP 285 million. Revenue was GBP 1.524 billion, up from GBP 1.363 billion in the previous year.
For the full year, the Board will pay a final dividend of 44.1 pence per share, bringing the total dividend for the year to 62.3 pence per share, higher than last year's 59.3 pence per share.
The final dividend will be paid on January 30, 2026, to shareholders on the register as of January 16, 2026.
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