GlobalData (DATA) H2 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Transformation initiatives delivered resilient results in FY25, with a focus on a solutions-led sales model and proprietary data as a core differentiator.

• AI investments and platform enhancements drove commercial outcomes and customer engagement, validated by rapid adoption of new AI products.

• Entering 2026 with strong revenue visibility, with approximately 80% of analyst revenue consensus already contracted.

• Clear priorities for 2026 include accelerating growth, margin recovery, AI innovation, strategic M&A, and shareholder returns.

Financial highlights

• Total revenue grew 13% year-over-year to £322.1m in FY25; underlying revenue growth was 1%.

• Adjusted profit before tax increased 42%, while adjusted EBITDA declined 6% with a margin of 34%.

• Operating profit rose 34% to £111.6m (non-IFRS), and diluted EPS increased 43% to 7.3p.

• Free cash flow grew 5% to £34.4m; cash flow from operations decreased 15%.

• Closing net debt was £114.2m, compared to net cash of £10.1m in the prior year.

Outlook and guidance

• Admission to the Main Market expected in March 2026, with a new CFO appointed.

• Platform and AI capabilities position the business for defensible growth in the AI age.

• Medium-term targets include mid-single digit underlying growth and margin recovery toward 40%.