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Essentra Q3 2026 TU earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 TU earnings summary22 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 revenue rose 14.6% at constant currency on a working-day-adjusted basis; FY26 adjusted operating profit is expected toward the upper end of market expectations.
Growth and Simplification execution is supporting commercial focus, with underlying performance improving and investment intended to support 2027 growth and margin delivery.
Financial highlights
Q3 revenue growth comprised 10.8% like-for-like growth and a 3.8% contribution from Device Technologies and Boteco acquisitions.
Full-year revenue growth is expected to exceed previous guidance, supported by higher volumes and disciplined pricing actions.
Outlook and guidance
FY26 adjusted operating profit expected toward the upper end of the £32.3m–£34.3m company-compiled market expectations range as at 21 October 2026.
Near-term margin target remains 14% in 2028; current investments are expected to support growth and margin delivery in 2027.
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Latest events from Essentra
- Revenue up 9% to £166.1m, profit and margin targets on track, 2026 guidance unchanged.ESNT
H1 2026 - Revenue up 2.5% with strong H2, margin down, 2026 outlook for further growth and expansion.ESNTH2 2025
- FY25 revenue and profit meet expectations, with growth supported by strategic acquisition.ESNTTrading update
- Q3 revenue up 5.9%, with steady order growth and margins expected to match H1 levels.ESNTTrading Update
- Revenue down 1.1% YoY, but cash flow and APAC growth support a positive H2 outlook.ESNTH1 2025
- 2024 profit guidance cut to £40m–£42m amid weaker European demand and FX headwinds.ESNTTrading Update
- Sequential revenue growth, margin expansion, and stable outlook mark H1 2024.ESNTH1 2024
- All resolutions passed; trading and outlook stable with improved order intake and tariff mitigation.ESNTTrading Update
- Margin expansion and strong cash flow offset revenue softness; outlook remains cautious.ESNTH2 2024
Next Essentra earnings date
H2 202616 Mar, 2027
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Next Essentra earnings date
H2 202616 Mar, 2027
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Essentra Plc provides essential components and solutions worldwide. The Components division manufactures and distributes plastic injection molded, vinyl dip-molded, and metal items for equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, construction industries; component solutions comprising caps and plugs, wire and cable management products, flange protection products, knobs, handles and grips, PCB and electronics hardware. The Packaging division provides cartons, leaflets, self-adhesive labels and printed foils for use in blister packs; packaging solutions to the health & personal care sectors; filter solutions for roll-own segment; analytical laboratory services; e-cigarette & heat not burn solutions for next generation products.