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Bloomsbury Publishing H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary23 Oct, 2025
Executive summary
Reported H1 2025/26 revenue of £159.5m–£160m and pre-tax profit of £24.0m, with a 15% margin and diluted EPS of 22.98p, reflecting strong operational performance and a resilient, diversified business model.
Interim dividend increased by 5% to 4.08p per share, continuing a long-term growth track record.
Integration of Rowman & Littlefield, the largest acquisition, is substantially complete, enhancing content and digital resource offerings.
First non-exclusive AI licensing agreement signed, with author opt-in and royalty structure; further deals anticipated.
Strategic expansion in Asia with a new office in Singapore to capitalize on projected higher education growth.
Financial highlights
Revenue for H1 2025/26 was £159.5m–£160m, down 11% year-over-year; pre-tax profit was £24.0m, down 10%, with a 15% margin.
Gross profit margin improved to 59%–59.3% year-over-year.
Net cash position at £2.4m after early repayment of $10m on the Rowman & Littlefield acquisition loan.
Diluted EPS was 22.98p, down 7% year-over-year.
Interim dividend per share increased to 4.08p, a 5% rise.
Outlook and guidance
Board expects full-year profit ahead of expectations, supported by strong trading and operational momentum.
Continued investment in content, digital resources, and AI licensing to drive future growth.
Consensus for FY 2025/26 is revenue of £335.9m and profit before tax and highlighted items of £41.6m.
AI licensing growth strategy?
Drivers of A&P margin expansion?
Impact of Harry Potter TV series on sales?
AI deal pricing factors?
Asia academic market growth drivers?
R&L BDR digitization value drivers?
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