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Galliford Try H1 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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H1 2026 earnings summary4 Mar, 2026

Executive summary

  • Achieved strong first-half momentum with revenue up 1.3% to £935 million and adjusted profit before tax up 20.5% to £24.7 million, marking 11 consecutive half-year periods of profitable growth.

  • Divisional adjusted operating margin increased by 54bps to 3.2%, and adjusted EPS rose 18.5% to 18.6p.

  • Interim dividend per share increased by 18.2% to 6.5p, with a third share buyback nearly complete.

  • Strong order book of £4.1bn, up £200 million year-over-year, with 98% of FY26 and 80% of FY27 revenue secured.

  • Strategic acquisition of Nene Valley Fire & Acoustic Ltd for £10m, expected to be margin accretive from year one and enhancing specialist fire protection capabilities.

Financial highlights

  • Revenue increased by 1.3% to £934.9 million year-over-year.

  • Adjusted operating profit rose 22% to £21.6 million; adjusted PBT up 20.5% to £24.7 million.

  • Adjusted EPS increased 18.5% to 18.6p; interim dividend up 18.2% to 6.5p per share.

  • Average month-end cash of £189.9 million, up 6.3% year-over-year; period-end cash at £211.7 million.

  • No bank debt or pension liabilities; robust cash conversion from profit to operating cash.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year revenue and adjusted profit before tax expected to exceed the top end of market expectations.

  • On track to deliver 2030 strategic growth targets: revenue >£2.2bn and divisional adjusted operating margin of 4.0%.

  • Strong multi-year revenue visibility, with 98% of current year and 80% of FY27 revenue secured.

  • Continued growth expected in specialist businesses and affordable housing as market momentum builds.

  • Continued government investment in core sectors supports future growth.

Acquisition strategy's role in 4.0% margin target
Future plans for excess cash beyond buyback
Reasons for increased safety incident rates
Water Tech: What's the organic growth outlook?
Affordable housing: How will investments team engage?
Acquisitions: How critical for 2030 margin target?
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Galliford Try Holdings plc is a British construction company based in Leicester, England. It was created through a merger in 2000 of two businesses: Try Group, founded in 1908 in London, and Galliford, founded in 1916. The company operates in the construction business in the United Kingdom. It operates through Building, Infrastructure, and PPP Investments segments. The company engages in the construction of buildings for private and public sector clients in health, education, and defense markets, as well as serves commercial clients.

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