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Hill & Smith H1 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2025 earnings summary13 Aug, 2025
Executive summary
Achieved record H1 results with 4% constant currency revenue growth and 11% operating profit increase, driven by strong US infrastructure demand and record order books.
Operating margin expanded to 17%, EPS rose 10% to 63.9p, and interim dividend increased 9% to 18p per share.
Announced £100m share buyback over 18 months, reflecting strong balance sheet and cash generation.
Divested two non-core, loss-making businesses in Q1, enhancing portfolio quality and focus.
UK markets subdued, especially in road infrastructure, while US outlook remains robust.
Financial highlights
H1 2025 revenue £431.6m (+4% constant currency), operating profit £73.5m (+11%), profit before tax £69.0m (+9%).
Operating margin at 17% (+80bps YoY); EPS 63.9p (+10% YoY); interim dividend 18.0p (+9% YoY).
Cash conversion at 85%, ROIC up 320bps to 25.7%, free cash flow £45.8m–£51.5m.
Net debt reduced to £55.3m, with £295m borrowing facility headroom and covenant leverage at 0.1x.
Outlook and guidance
FY25 underlying operating profit expected in line with consensus and market expectations.
H2 trading expected to remain strong in US, with UK outlook challenging due to economic and budgetary pressures.
Medium to long-term prospects remain strong, underpinned by US infrastructure and built environment growth drivers.
2025 guidance: capex ~£40m, cash conversion ~80%, effective tax rate ~25.5%, interest ~£9m.
Explain the rationale for the £100m share buyback.
Assess the impact of Road Investment Strategy 3 delays.
How will renewable electricity transition impact goals?
How does the refreshed framework guide M&A?
How will the buyback impact M&A activity?
Assess U.K. T&D market entry strategy.
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Hill & Smith PLC is a supplier of infrastructure products in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, North America and internationally. It operates through Roads & Security; Utilities; and Galvanizing Services segments. Hill & Smith PLC was founded in 1824 and is headquartered in Solihull, the United Kingdom.
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