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Henry Boot H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary22 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
New CEO is driving a refreshed strategy, focusing on operational efficiency, capital discipline, and leveraging the group's legacy and skilled workforce.
Subdued first half performance due to lower transaction volumes and challenging market conditions.
Strategic actions included the sale of Henry Boot Construction and increased stake in Stonebridge Homes.
Business review underway, with new medium-term objectives to be presented in early 2027.
Financial highlights
Revenue fell 19% year-over-year to £80.7m, with operating loss of £3.9m and gross margin at 17.5%.
Net debt increased to £133m, with gearing at 33%.
Net asset value per share declined to 298p–301p, down from 311.6p–312p at year-end 2025.
No interim dividend declared; future payouts to be reviewed after full-year results.
Basic EPS at (2.2)p, down from 4.8p year-over-year.
Outlook and guidance
H2 2026 expected to be stronger, with performance weighted to the second half due to deferred land sales and completions.
Profit before tax for 2026 anticipated to be in line with consensus expectations (£9.7m).
Market conditions remain challenging, with subdued transaction volumes likely to persist.
Refreshed strategy and new medium-term objectives to be presented in early 2027.
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- Profit before tax for 2026 is expected to fall significantly below market expectations.BOOT
H1 2026 TU - Record land sales and investment returns set the stage for recovery and growth in 2026.BOOTH2 2025
- 2025 profits in line with expectations, but 2026 profit forecast cut due to subdued markets.BOOTTrading update
- Revenue and profit surged on strong land sales, 80% of 2025 sales already secured.BOOTH1 2025
- 81% of annual sales secured; strong balance sheet and pipeline support full-year outlook.BOOTH1 2024
- Resilient demand and planning reforms drive strong trading and positive outlook for Henry Boot.BOOTTrading Update
- Profits met expectations as strategic moves and land bank growth position Henry Boot for future gains.BOOTTrading Update
- Resilient sales, improved margins, and strong land promotion drive confidence in growth targets.BOOTH2 2024
Next Henry Boot earnings date
H2 202623 Mar, 2027
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Next Henry Boot earnings date
H2 202623 Mar, 2027
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Henry Boot Plc is engaged in property investment and development, land promotion and construction in the United Kingdom. The company's business activities include the acquisition, development and letting of commercial and industrial property, company acquisitions and disposals, new developments including office, retail warehouse distribution centres and leisure schemes; mixed-use developments including residential apartment blocks with retailing or office accommodation. Henry Boot PLC was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Sheffield, the United Kingdom.