Cranswick plc (CWK.L), a United Kingdom-based food producer and supplier, on Tuesday reported higher pre-tax income in the full year 2026 compared with the previous year.
The company said that the results were supported by strong product demand, customer relationships, investments across operations, and the company's vertically integrated supply chain, despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
For the full year, profit before tax increased to 215.8 million pounds from 181.6 million pounds in the previous year.
Earnings per share were 295.9 pence versus 250.5 pence last year.
adjusted profit before tax increased to 220 million pounds from 197.9 million pounds in the previous year.
Adjusted earnings per share were 301.7 pence versus 273.4 pence last year.
Operating profit increased to 232.8 million pounds from 190.6 million in the same period a year ago.
Adjusted operating profit jumped to 237 million pounds from 206.9 million pounds in the prior year.
Revenue increased to 2.98 billion pounds from 2.72 billion pounds in the previous year.
Further, the board proposed a final dividend of 85.5 pence per share, up 12.5% from last year's 76.0 pence, bringing the total annual dividend to 112.5 pence per share, up 11.4%.
The dividend is payable on August 28 to shareholders on record as of July 17, with shares trading ex-dividend from July 16.
On Monday, Cranswick closed trading 0.19% higher at 5,220 on the London Stock Exchange.
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