FirstGroup (FGP.L) reported that its first-half statutory profit before tax on continuing basis was 76.3 million pounds compared to 70.3 million pounds, last year. Basic continuing EPS was 9.9 pence compared to 8.2 pence. Adjusted operating profit from continuing operations was 103.6 million pounds compared to 100.8 million pounds. Adjusted continuing EPS was 9.9 pence compared to 8.5 pence.
First-half revenue was 2.30 billion pounds compared to 2.37 billion pounds, last year. Adjusted revenue from continuing operations increased to 833.6 million pounds from 639.6 million pounds. First Bus revenue increased by 37% to 702.9 million pounds. The Group anticipates modest growth in adjusted EPS in fiscal 2026 and to then at least maintain adjusted EPS in fiscal 2027.
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