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Halma Trading update summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Trading update summary24 Sep, 2026
Trading performance and guidance
Achieved broad-based growth in the first half amid ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
Maintains expectation for low double-digit percentage organic constant currency revenue growth for the full year.
Photonics business expected to deliver approximately 30% organic constant currency growth, contributing a five percentage point premium to group revenue growth.
Adjusted EBIT margin guidance for FY2027 raised to 23.5%-24%, up from previous guidance of 22.7%, reflecting operational delivery and favorable product mix.
Order intake remains ahead of both revenue and the comparable period last year.
Currency and financial impacts
Recent Sterling appreciation against the US Dollar and Euro is expected to negatively impact revenue by £8m and profit by £2m in FY2027.
Acquisitions and disposals
Completed six acquisitions year-to-date, investing a record £515m, with a healthy pipeline across all sectors.
Notable acquisitions include itemedical, Näslund Medical, Dreampath Diagnostics, and Pyxis, totaling significant investments in digital health and water quality monitoring.
Completed three disposals, realizing approximately £83m net of costs, including the sale of NovaBone for $56m.
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Latest events from Halma
- M&A drives half of growth, focusing on niche, high-quality firms with light-touch integration and global reach.HLMA
Investor Update - Record organic growth, robust margins, and major investment support a strong outlook.HLMAH2 25/26
- On track for record Adjusted profit and mid-teens organic revenue growth, despite currency headwinds.HLMATrading update
- Record revenue and profit growth, guidance raised on strong organic and photonics performance.HLMAH1 25/26
- Revenue growth guidance raised, with strong photonics and M&A activity amid currency headwinds.HLMATrading update
- Record revenue and profit growth, strong cash generation, and positive margin outlook.HLMAH1 24/25
- Halma maintains strong growth guidance and active M&A despite currency headwinds.HLMATrading Update
- Record revenue, profit, and cash conversion, with strong M&A and dividend growth.HLMAH2 23/24
- Record revenue, profit, and margins with strong organic growth and photonics outperformance.HLMAH2 24/25
Next Halma earnings date
Q2 202719 Nov, 2026
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Next Halma earnings date
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Halma plc operates a group of technology companies that provide safety, health, and environmental solutions. The company’s subsidiaries develop products for hazard detection, life protection, water analysis, and medical diagnostics. It serves industrial, healthcare, and infrastructure markets globally. The company is headquartered in Amersham, United Kingdom, and its shares are listed on the LSE.