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Johnson Service Group H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary8 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
Group revenue for H1 2026 was £258 million, up 0.2% year-over-year, with organic revenue down 0.7%.
Workwear division grew 2.6% organically to £74 million with a 94% customer retention rate; HORECA revenue declined 2% organically and 0.8% in total.
Adjusted operating profit rose 3.8% to £29.8 million, with margin up 50 bps to 11.6%.
EPS increased 8.7% to 5p; interim dividend up 12.5% to 1.8p per share.
£55 million share buyback program is 50% complete, with total returns to shareholders since 2022 reaching £120 million.
Financial highlights
Adjusted operating margin improved by 50 bps to 11.6% in H1 2026.
Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 30.2% (up 90bps year-over-year).
Net debt at half-year end was £188.6 million; leverage at 1.1x, the lower end of the target range.
Total interest expense rose to £4.5 million due to higher borrowings for buybacks and acquisitions.
Energy costs reduced to 7% of revenue from 7.8% in H1 2025.
Outlook and guidance
On track to achieve adjusted operating margin of at least 14% in 2026.
Workwear expected to maintain strong performance; HORECA to face continued market constraints.
Labor costs as a percentage of revenue expected to moderate in H2 and trend toward 2025 levels.
Majority of current buyback program to be completed by year-end; leverage to remain at lower end of target range.
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- Strong revenue and margin growth, acquisitions, and sustainability drive a positive outlook.JSGH2 2024
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Johnson Service Group PLC is a UK-based provider of textile rental and related services, catering to a broad spectrum of sectors across the United Kingdom. The company operates through key segments, including Workwear and Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering. Under its Workwear segment, Johnson Service Group is recognized as a leading supplier of workwear and protective wear, servicing its clients through the "Johnsons Workwear" brand. In the HORECA segment, it offers premium linen services tailored for the hotel, restaurant, and catering markets, facilitated through brands such as "Johnsons Hotel Linen" and "Johnsons Restaurant & Catering Linen." The company is headquartered in Preston Brook, England, and its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange.