# Clarkson reports record first-half profit and raises interim dividend

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/clarkson-reports-record-first-half-profit-and-raises-interim-dividend/4121258891
- Published: 2026-08-03T07:46:56+01:00
- Author: Amilia Stone

Clarkson PLC (LON:CKN) has announced unaudited Interim results for the six months
ended 30 June 2026.

**Summary**

·     Underlying profit before taxation* of £61.5m (2025: £39.4m)

·     Underlying basic earnings per share* of 147.6p (2025: 98.6p)

·     Strong balance sheet, with £154.6m of free cash resources* (30 June 2025: 
£206.2m)

·     Increased interim dividend of 35p per share (2025: 33p per share) – 24^(th)
consecutive year of dividend increases

·     Record first half profit generated from strong trading conditions, and accentuated
by turbulence in the Strait of Hormuz

·     Full year outturn now expected to be materially ahead of market expectations
following an exceptional first half performance

·     The Board does not currently expect the Group’s performance to be second-half
weighted as would otherwise be the case

| ** ** | **Six months ended** | Six months ended | 
|  | **30 June 2026** | 30 June 2025 | 
| Revenue | **£413.5m** | £297.8m | 
| Underlying profit before taxation* | **£61.5m** | £39.4m | 
| Reported profit before taxation | **£55.6m** | £37.5m | 
| Underlying basic earnings per share* | **147.6p** | 98.6p | 
| Reported basic earnings per share | **131.2p** | 93.0p | 
| Interim dividend per share | **35p** | 33p |

* Classed as an Alternative Performance Measure (‘APM’). See ‘Other information’
at the end of this announcement for further information.

> **Andi Case, Chief Executive Officer, commented:**
> _“Clarksons delivered a record first half performance, reflecting both the investment
> into our underlying business and the exceptional volatility caused by the disruption
> to global trade from global conflict including the situation in the Strait of 
> Hormuz. We expect the full year performance of the Group to be materially ahead
> of market expectations._
> _“I am extremely proud of our colleagues across the Group, whose exceptional hard
> work, commitment and client focus have made this performance possible. In a world
> that remains increasingly complex, our scale, breadth of expertise, market intelligence
> and global reach mean we are very well positioned to support clients with the 
> best advice, whatever the market conditions. We look forward with confidence.”_

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