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Watkin Jones H1 2025 (Q&A) earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2025 (Q&A) earnings summary4 Jun, 2025
Executive summary
Delivered resilient operational performance in H1/HY25, achieving an operating profit of £0.4m and gross cash of £87m, despite challenging market conditions.
Maintained a diversified and robust business model, focusing on delivery, cash management, and cost control.
High-quality development pipeline of over 11,500 beds and £1.95bn in value, supporting future growth.
Completed three built-to-rent schemes ahead of schedule and expanded Fresh property management by nearly 2,000 units year-on-year.
No interim dividend declared to maintain financial flexibility amid market disruption.
Financial highlights
Revenue for H1/HY25 was £129.2m, down from £175.1m in HY24, with contracted revenue of £105m for the balance of the year.
Gross profit margin improved to 11.2% (HY24: 10.5%) year-on-year, supported by strong cost control.
Net cash position increased by nearly £30m year-on-year to £73.4m; total cash and available facilities at £123m.
Overheads reduced by around 3% year-on-year despite inflation of nearly 3%.
Basic EPS at 0.05 pence (HY24: 0.99 pence).
Outlook and guidance
Market conditions remain challenging, with transaction timelines extended due to economic volatility.
Focus remains on cost control, delivery management, and cash flow.
Full-year performance in line with market expectations depends on successful H2 pipeline transactions.
Gross margins expected to gradually rise towards 14% over the next few years as legacy lower-margin assets are replaced.
Medium-term outlook is robust, supported by strong sector fundamentals in PBSA and BTR.
What is the status of Refresh pipeline?
Explain the change in PBSA gross margin.
What is driving the focus on cost control?
Diversification strategy's impact on future profit?
Future gross margin drivers and realistic target?
Signs of improving market liquidity for core capital?
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Watkin Jones Plc operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) company. The company develops and manages properties for residential occupation in various regions, including the United Kingdom and China. Its divisions include Student Accommodation, Build to Rent, Affordable Homes and Accommodation Management. Watkin Jones Plc was founded in 1791 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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