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Science Group H1 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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H1 2026 earnings summary27 Jul, 2026

Executive summary

  • Delivered resilient H1 2026 performance amid geopolitical and sector uncertainty, with adjusted operating profit up to £11.5m from £11.3m year-over-year and AOP margin rising to 24.3% from 19.7%.

  • Core revenue (excluding low-margin/pass-through defence activities) was £46.4m, down from £48.7m, reflecting a managed reduction in low-margin activities.

  • Adjusted basic EPS increased to 20.4p from 19.3p year-over-year, supported by profitability and share buy-backs.

Financial highlights

  • Total revenue declined to £47.2m from £57.2m, reflecting reduced low-margin pass-through activities.

  • Adjusted operating profit rose to £11.5m from £11.3m year-over-year.

  • Cash conversion remained strong at 94%, generating £10.7m from operations.

  • Group cash at 30 June 2026 was £67.9m, down from £82.0m.

  • Net funds at £56.8m, down from £70.3m, reflecting capital returns.

Outlook and guidance

  • Sequential period growth anticipated in H2 2026, mainly driven by the Services Division, with margin enhancement expected.

  • Systems businesses expect H2 revenue similar to H1, with margins normalizing.

  • Improvement expected in Sagentia Defence following the UK Defence Investment Plan release in July 2026.

  • Share buy-back programme for 2026 expected to exceed £20.0m.

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