Future plc (FUTR.L), a platform for specialist media, content creation, and technology, on Thursday reported that profit before tax declined in the full year ended September 30 compared with the previous year. The company proposed a 17 pence dividend.
For the full year 2025, profit before tax declined to 91.9 million pounds from 103.2 million pounds in the previous year.
Earnings per share were 62.1 pence versus 66.8 pence last year.
Adjusted earnings per share were 123 pence versus 123.9 pence last year.
Adjusted EBITDA slid 7 percent to 223.4 million pounds from 239.1 million pounds in the previous year.
Operating profit decreased to 121.9 million pounds from 133.7 million pounds in the prior year.
Revenue declined 6 percent to 739.2 million pounds from 788.2 million pounds in the previous year.
Further, the Board on December 3 proposed a 17 pence dividend per share, about 16.2 million pounds in total, for the year ended September 30. If approved at the AGM, it will be paid on February 11, 2026, to shareholders on the register on January 15, 2026.
Looking ahead, the company expected organic revenue growth in the full-year 2026. In the medium term, the company expected sustainable revenue growth of 2% - 4%.
The Group continues to expect to deliver a stable adjusted EBITDA margin of around 30% supported by a more efficient operating model.
On Wednesday, Future closed trading 2.44% lesser at 599.50 pence on the London Stock Exchange.
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