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James Latham H2 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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H2 2025 earnings summary26 Jun, 2025

Executive summary

  • Revenue for the year to 31 March 2025 was £366.6m, nearly flat year-over-year, with like-for-like volumes up 2.2% and delivered business up 2.4%.

  • Profit before tax fell to £24.3m from £30.3m, and profit after tax declined to £18.1m from £22.7m year-over-year.

  • Gross profit margin slightly decreased to 16.8% from 16.9%, reflecting a shift to lower-value products and competitive pressures.

  • Net assets increased to £220.5m, with inventory and receivables both rising modestly; cash and cash equivalents remain strong at £65.5m.

  • Final dividend of 27.3p per share declared, bringing the total for the year to 35.25p, covered 2.6 times by earnings.

Financial highlights

  • Operating profit dropped to £20.2m from £26.1m year-over-year.

  • Earnings per share (basic) decreased to 90.1p from 112.7p year-over-year.

  • Total comprehensive income for the year was £17.3m, down from £28.4m.

  • Inventory increased to £65.7m from £61.7m, and bad debts remained low at 0.13% of revenues.

  • Cash flow from operating activities was £17.0m, down from £23.6m the previous year.

Outlook and guidance

  • Trading margin and volumes have improved slightly in the new financial year, with no current price weakness in the product portfolio.

  • Manufacturers face cost pressures, likely leading to price inflation over the coming year.

  • Demand for solid timber products is showing signs of recovery, expected to continue.

  • Customer confidence and order books are stronger than the same period last year.

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James Latham plc is a distributor of timber, panels, and wood-based materials in the United Kingdom. The company supplies a wide range of products, including hardwoods, softwoods, decorative veneers, melamine panels, and specialty wood products. Serving industries such as construction, furniture manufacturing, and interior design, James Latham provides materials suited for both structural and aesthetic applications. The company’s extensive product line is complemented by services that include bespoke machining and technical support, tailored to meet specific client requirements. The company is headquartered in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, and its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange.

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