Industrials

Companies involved in the manufacture of machinery, hand‑held tools and industrial products. The sector also includes aerospace and defence contractors and firms providing transportation services. UK‑listed companies in this sector include Rolls‑Royce Holdings plc, BAE Systems plc, GKN plc, Smiths Group plc, Weir Group plc and FirstGroup plc.

Ashtead Group Plc reports 6% increase in H1 rental revenue

Ashtead Group Plc reports a 6% growth in rental revenue for H1 2024 and revises annual guidance, highlighting Sunbelt 4.0 strategic milestones...

December 10, 2024

Diploma Plc publishes 2024 Annual Report

Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) releases its 2024 Annual Report and AGM details, providing key financial insights and shareholder information...

December 9, 2024

easyJet Plc achieves £610 million PBT, positive outlook for FY25

easyJet plc reports a 34% profit increase for the year ending September 2024, achieving £610M PBT and showcasing robust strategic progress...

November 27, 2024

Intertek Group Plc YTD revenue of £2.82bn, growth of 6.6%

Intertek Group Plc reports strong July-October performance, with 6.8% revenue growth. On track for a robust 2024 driven by key sector gains...

November 26, 2024

Rentokil Initial appoints Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson as new CFO

Rentokil Initial (LON: RTO) announces Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson as new CFO, succeeding Stuart Ingall-Tombs, effective January 1, 2025...

November 25, 2024

Avation sells ATR 72-600 aircraft to Caribbean airline, boosting cash flow

Avation PLC (LON: AVAP) successfully delivers and sells a new ATR 72-600 aircraft, generating a profitable cash release for future investments...

November 25, 2024

Halma plc achieves record H1 results, continued dividend growth

Halma plc (LON:HLMA) reports strong half-year results, announcing a 7% interim dividend increase, boosting shareholder returns in 2024...

November 21, 2024

Avation secures US$85 million portfolio financing facility

Avation PLC (LON: AVAP) secures US$85 million financing from a major bank to refinance its aircraft fleet and fund future acquisitions...

November 20, 2024

Diploma Plc revenue diversification driving organic growth and increasing resilience

Diploma PLC reports strong financial growth for FY24, with a 14% increase in revenue and a 20.9% adjusted operating margin, driven by strategic acquisitions...

November 19, 2024

Melrose Industries reports 7% revenue growth in latest Trading Update

Melrose Industries PLC (LON:MRO) reports a 7% revenue increase for July-October 2024, driven by strong aftermarket engine sales amid supply chain challenges...

November 18, 2024

Halma Plc acquires Lamidey Noury, enhancing minimally invasive surgical solutions

Halma Plc acquires Lamidey Noury Medical, expanding its healthcare portfolio with advanced electrosurgical devices for minimally invasive procedures...

November 18, 2024

Avation proposed final dividend of 0.5 pence per Ordinary Share

Avation PLC announces its AGM on December 19, 2024, in Singapore, and proposes a 0.5p final dividend, rewarding shareholders upon approval...

November 18, 2024

Experian’s Impressive Growth Continues with Strong H1 Performance – Shore Capital Comment

Experian (LON:EXPN) showcases its strength in data analytics and credit reporting with an impressive 7% revenue growth, setting a strong industry benchmark...

November 15, 2024

Avation PLC Annual Report 2024: Future strategy aligns with market trends

Aircraft leasing thrives as a growth industry, driven by high demand and flexible leasing models, with forecasts pointing to a doubling of the global aircraft fleet...

November 14, 2024

Babcock International reports strong HY results with revenue and profit growth

Babcock International (LON:BAB) reports strong half-year results with revenue and profit growth, reflecting positive momentum and strategic execution...

November 13, 2024

Smiths Group Plc delivers outstanding Q1, upgrades FY guidance

Smiths Group plc (LON:SMIN) reports robust Q1 2024 growth, boosting FY2025 guidance and resuming an increased share buyback program...

November 13, 2024

Experian reports strong H1 growth with increased revenue and earnings forecast

Experian (LON:EXPN) reports a strong H1 2024, with 7% organic revenue growth and a 10% rise in Benchmark EBIT, despite currency headwinds...

November 13, 2024

IAG reports strong Q3 financials with revenue growth and €350m share buyback

International Consolidated Airlines Group (LON:IAG) reports robust Q3 2024 results with a 15.4% rise in operating profit and a €350 million share buyback...

November 8, 2024

Avation signs twelve-year lease agreement with Japanese airline JCAS

Avation PLC (LON:AVAP) signs a 12-year lease with JCAS Airways for a new ATR 72-600 aircraft, marking a significant step in regional air travel expansion...

November 8, 2024

Babcock International Positioned for Growth with Strong Financials and Market Focus – Shore Capital

Babcock International (LON:BAB) anticipates positive first-half results on 13 November, supported by strong revenue growth and financial stability...

November 6, 2024

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20 February 2025

ARC Minerals: High-grade copper discovery with Tier 1 potential (LON:ARCM)

18 February 2025

Jubilee Metals CEO on accelerating copper production (LON:JLP)

12 February 2025

Ilika CEO on Goliath scale-up, UKBIC trials & further grants (LON:IKA)

12 February 2025

Diversified Energy Company: Maverick acquisition, growth strategy and sustainability goals (LON:DEC)

5 February 2025

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2 July 2025

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25 June 2025

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22 May 2025

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Ilika plc Stereax Micro Batteries Enter Production with Customer Deliveries on the Horizon (Video)

18 August 2025

Drax Group appoints former Shell Executive Frank Lemmink as CFO

1 July 2025

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26 February 2025

Union Jack Oil’s Moccasin Success Strengthens US Growth – SP Angel

26 February 2025

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21 February 2025

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20 February 2025

Challenger Energy’s Strategic Move: Trinidad Sale Unlocks Future Growth – Zeus

19 February 2025

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Tesco PLC (TSCO.L): Navigating Steady Growth in a Competitive Market

25 August 2025

WPP PLC ORD 10P (WPP.L): Navigating Market Challenges with Strategic Creativity

25 August 2025

Vistry Group PLC (VTY.L): Navigating the Peaks and Valleys of the UK Housing Market

25 August 2025

Vodafone Group PLC (VOD.L): Navigating Challenges with Strategic Moves and Dividend Appeal

25 August 2025

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25 August 2025

Industrials

Ashtead Group Plc reports 6% increase in H1 rental revenue

Ashtead Group Plc reports a 6% growth in rental revenue for H1 2024 and revises annual guidance, highlighting Sunbelt 4.0 strategic milestones...

December 10, 2024

Diploma Plc publishes 2024 Annual Report

Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) releases its 2024 Annual Report and AGM details, providing key financial insights and shareholder information...

December 9, 2024

easyJet Plc achieves £610 million PBT, positive outlook for FY25

easyJet plc reports a 34% profit increase for the year ending September 2024, achieving £610M PBT and showcasing robust strategic progress...

November 27, 2024

Intertek Group Plc YTD revenue of £2.82bn, growth of 6.6%

Intertek Group Plc reports strong July-October performance, with 6.8% revenue growth. On track for a robust 2024 driven by key sector gains...

November 26, 2024

Rentokil Initial appoints Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson as new CFO

Rentokil Initial (LON: RTO) announces Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson as new CFO, succeeding Stuart Ingall-Tombs, effective January 1, 2025...

November 25, 2024

Avation sells ATR 72-600 aircraft to Caribbean airline, boosting cash flow

Avation PLC (LON: AVAP) successfully delivers and sells a new ATR 72-600 aircraft, generating a profitable cash release for future investments...

November 25, 2024

Halma plc achieves record H1 results, continued dividend growth

Halma plc (LON:HLMA) reports strong half-year results, announcing a 7% interim dividend increase, boosting shareholder returns in 2024...

November 21, 2024

Avation secures US$85 million portfolio financing facility

Avation PLC (LON: AVAP) secures US$85 million financing from a major bank to refinance its aircraft fleet and fund future acquisitions...

November 20, 2024

Diploma Plc revenue diversification driving organic growth and increasing resilience

Diploma PLC reports strong financial growth for FY24, with a 14% increase in revenue and a 20.9% adjusted operating margin, driven by strategic acquisitions...

November 19, 2024

Melrose Industries reports 7% revenue growth in latest Trading Update

Melrose Industries PLC (LON:MRO) reports a 7% revenue increase for July-October 2024, driven by strong aftermarket engine sales amid supply chain challenges...

November 18, 2024

Halma Plc acquires Lamidey Noury, enhancing minimally invasive surgical solutions

Halma Plc acquires Lamidey Noury Medical, expanding its healthcare portfolio with advanced electrosurgical devices for minimally invasive procedures...

November 18, 2024

Avation proposed final dividend of 0.5 pence per Ordinary Share

Avation PLC announces its AGM on December 19, 2024, in Singapore, and proposes a 0.5p final dividend, rewarding shareholders upon approval...

November 18, 2024

Experian’s Impressive Growth Continues with Strong H1 Performance – Shore Capital Comment

Experian (LON:EXPN) showcases its strength in data analytics and credit reporting with an impressive 7% revenue growth, setting a strong industry benchmark...

November 15, 2024

Avation PLC Annual Report 2024: Future strategy aligns with market trends

Aircraft leasing thrives as a growth industry, driven by high demand and flexible leasing models, with forecasts pointing to a doubling of the global aircraft fleet...

November 14, 2024

Babcock International reports strong HY results with revenue and profit growth

Babcock International (LON:BAB) reports strong half-year results with revenue and profit growth, reflecting positive momentum and strategic execution...

November 13, 2024

Smiths Group Plc delivers outstanding Q1, upgrades FY guidance

Smiths Group plc (LON:SMIN) reports robust Q1 2024 growth, boosting FY2025 guidance and resuming an increased share buyback program...

November 13, 2024

Experian reports strong H1 growth with increased revenue and earnings forecast

Experian (LON:EXPN) reports a strong H1 2024, with 7% organic revenue growth and a 10% rise in Benchmark EBIT, despite currency headwinds...

November 13, 2024

IAG reports strong Q3 financials with revenue growth and €350m share buyback

International Consolidated Airlines Group (LON:IAG) reports robust Q3 2024 results with a 15.4% rise in operating profit and a €350 million share buyback...

November 8, 2024

Avation signs twelve-year lease agreement with Japanese airline JCAS

Avation PLC (LON:AVAP) signs a 12-year lease with JCAS Airways for a new ATR 72-600 aircraft, marking a significant step in regional air travel expansion...