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.

Ilika plc: Stereax Revenue Arrives as Goliath Draws Defence Interest (video)

Ilika plc CEO Graeme Purdy outlines how Stereax has started generating product-related revenue, why M300 battery deliveries remain on track and how Goliath’s 10Ah prototype is opening new opportunities in..

July 30, 2026

BAE Systems upgrades 2026 guidance after strong first-half performance

BAE Systems reported strong first-half 2026 results, with sales up 9%, underlying EBIT up 11%, free cash flow of £1.8bn and record order backlog of £84bn. The defence group highlighted..

July 30, 2026

James Cropper uses technical expertise to support premium paper demand

James Cropper uses colour science, material testing and production expertise to create premium paper that looks distinctive and works reliably at scale...

July 29, 2026

Adaptix secures US federal route for portable 3D imaging

Adaptix has appointed Spartan Medical as the exclusive US federal reseller of its portable Ortho350 3D imaging system...

July 29, 2026

Weir Group reports 8% order growth and reiterates 2026 guidance

Weir Group reported higher first-half orders, revenue and statutory profit, while maintaining full-year guidance and increasing its interim dividend...

July 29, 2026

Ilika builds commercial momentum across Stereax and Goliath batteries

July 29, 2026

Hercules builds energy infrastructure order book with £3.4 million contract wins

Hercules subsidiary Advantage NRG has secured £3.4 million of National Grid contracts, taking its 2026 contracted work to approximately £20.8 million...

July 28, 2026

Defence demand puts specialist battery technology in focus

Defence applications are increasing the need for specialist batteries that can deliver reliable power in demanding operating conditions...

July 28, 2026

Vesuvius lowers 2026 profit outlook amid Steel division issues

Vesuvius Plc has issued a trading update for H1 2026, expecting trading profit of about £74m. The company said temporary operational issues in its Steel division and tough conditions in..

July 27, 2026

Strix adds value through design, testing and development

Strix strengthens customer relationships by supporting kettle and heating product development from initial design through testing and product management...

July 24, 2026

James Cropper delivers strategy progress as profitability improves (LON:CRPR)

James Cropper CEO David Stirling and CFO Andrew Goody discuss improved profitability, debt reduction, growth in Advanced Materials and the recovery of Paper & Packaging...

July 24, 2026

Renishaw reports record Q4 revenue and 14% full-year growth

Renishaw has reported record fourth-quarter revenue and expects full-year revenue, operating profit and profit before tax to increase...

July 24, 2026

Hercules appoints Cooper Parry Group as new auditor

July 24, 2026

Volution Group expects FY26 EPS ahead of market consensus

Volution Group expects adjusted EPS of about 38.0p for FY26, with revenue growth supported by AC Industries and resilient regional trading...

July 23, 2026

Morgan Sindall reports record first-half profit as revenue rises 8%

Morgan Sindall Group reported record half-year profit, stronger cash generation, a higher interim dividend and increased medium-term targets for Fit Out and Construction...

July 23, 2026

RELX reports 7% revenue growth, reaffirms 2026 outlook

Relx Plc reported higher first-half revenue, operating profit and earnings per share, and reiterated its outlook for continued underlying growth...

July 23, 2026

Hardide Plc FY26 EPS Forecast Raised 33% as Cavendish Lifts Target Price

Cavendish raises Hardide’s target price after stronger trading, higher margins and a 33% EPS upgrade...

July 22, 2026

Zotefoams to announce 2026 interim results on 5 August

Zotefoams plc (LON:ZTF), a global leader in high-performance foams, has announced that it will release its interim results for the six months ending 30 June 2026 on 5 August 2026...

July 22, 2026

Hardide expects FY2026 results materially ahead of forecasts

Hardide plc reports third-quarter revenue growth, improved margins and new investment plans alongside leadership team changes...

July 22, 2026

Norcros reports solid first-quarter trading, maintains full-year outlook

Norcros reports a solid first quarter, with revenue growth, Fibo contribution and full-year expectations unchanged...

July 22, 2026

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Ilika plc: A New Era in Solid-State Battery Innovation – 2024 Investor Presentation

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SAE Renewables Future Strategy to 2035 and Investment Case by Graham Reid CEO

Q&As

Alien Metals’ Bruce Garlick on the Georgina Basin acquisition and growth strategy

14 July 2026

Oriole Resources’s CFO outlines next steps at Mbe, Senala, and Bibemi (LON:ORR)

13 July 2026

Sintana Energy fully funded for multi-country drilling programme

9 July 2026

Thor Energy CEO Andrew Hume discusses HY-Range hydrogen results and seismic plans

9 July 2026

Time Finance CEO Ed Rimmer discusses record profit and lending book growth

8 July 2026

Hardman & Co

Arbuthnot Banking Group Plc 1H’26: accelerating franchise growth

4 August 2026

Real Estate Credit Investments maintains dividend as credit remains resilient

3 August 2026

Real Estate Credit Investments (RECI) FY’26 results: High yield, clear path to dividend cover

13 July 2026

Cavendish plc: Solid performance in still tough markets

30 June 2026

Cavendish plc delivers solid performance in tough markets

24 June 2026

Green News

Ilika confirms AGM date and Annual Report posting

28 August 2026

CyanConnode sets out key dates for Esyasoft acquisition

27 August 2026

Drax Group gains strategic diversity from BSIF acquisition, says Longspur Research

14 August 2026

Quadrise extends Morocco representation agreement

31 July 2026

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James Cropper plc Lifts EBITDA 33% as Debt Falls Below One Times Earnings (video)

EDX Medical Group Targets More Than £2 Million From New Employee Health Screening Service (video)

Alien Metals’ Georgina Basin Move Opens a New Copper-Uranium Growth Front (video)

Oriole Resources Senala JV Unlocks Funded Drilling as Mbe Builds Scale in Cameroon (video)

Sintana Energy: A Fully Funded 10-Well Runway With Mopane Already Anchoring the Story (video)

Thor Energy PLC: Hydrogen Readings Jump 10x as HY-Range Moves Toward Drill Targets (video)

BrokerTalk

Sintana Energy’s Atlantic Margin activity pipeline remains firmly in focus, says Cavendish

7 July 2026

Verici Dx FY25 results in line as Tutivia outlook strengthens, says Singer Capital Markets

6 July 2026

Ilika Plc capital raise supports Stereax launch and Goliath progress, says Cavendish

6 July 2026

CMC Markets upgraded to Buy as FY2027 outlook steps higher, Panmure Liberum

1 July 2026

Cavendish plc: Solid performance in still tough markets

30 June 2026

Funds

BlackRock World Mining Trust: Copper, Gold and AI Are Rewriting the Mining Cycle (video)

28 August 2026

Emerging Markets Investing: FEML posts 67.6% one-year rise despite July dip

27 August 2026

Fidelity China Special Situations jumps 8.1% in July as catalysts build

27 August 2026

Asia Investment Trust (FAS) is up 5% in July as investors turn to value

27 August 2026

Fidelity European Trust gains 9.7% over 12 months as 3i boosts returns

27 August 2026

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FTSE 100 News

AstraZeneca reports positive Phase III results for Tagrisso-Orpathys lung cancer combination

17 August 2026

Rio Tinto welcomes deal securing Tomago Aluminium smelter to 2038

13 August 2026

Entain H1 2026 NGR rises 5% as online growth beats expectations

13 August 2026

Antofagasta H1 EBITDA rises 27% as higher copper prices boost earnings

13 August 2026

UK Broker Ratings

BARR (A.G.) PLC ORD 4 1/6P (BAG.L) Stock Analysis: Exploring a 28% Upside in the Beverages Sector

25 August 2026

Bankers Investment Trust PLC (BNKR.L) Performance Highlights: Analyzing a Trust With Robust Free Cash Flow and Strong ROE

25 August 2026

Chemring Group PLC (CHG.L) Stock Analysis: Navigating Growth in Aerospace & Defense with 16% Potential Upside

25 August 2026

Goodwin PLC (GDWN.L): Industrial Machinery Innovator with Robust Revenue Growth and High ROE

25 August 2026

3I INFRASTRUCTURE PLC (3IN.L) Stock Report: Navigating Potential with a 5.74% Upside

25 August 2026

Industrials

Ilika plc: Stereax Revenue Arrives as Goliath Draws Defence Interest (video)

July 30, 2026

BAE Systems upgrades 2026 guidance after strong first-half performance

BAE Systems reported strong first-half 2026 results, with sales up 9%, underlying EBIT up 11%, free cash flow of £1.8bn and record order backlog of £84bn. The defence group highlighted major contract wins, investment in new facilities and technology, and upgraded full-year guidance across sales, earnings and cash flow...

July 30, 2026

James Cropper uses technical expertise to support premium paper demand

James Cropper uses colour science, material testing and production expertise to create premium paper that looks distinctive and works reliably at scale...

July 29, 2026

Adaptix secures US federal route for portable 3D imaging

Adaptix has appointed Spartan Medical as the exclusive US federal reseller of its portable Ortho350 3D imaging system...

July 29, 2026

Weir Group reports 8% order growth and reiterates 2026 guidance

Weir Group reported higher first-half orders, revenue and statutory profit, while maintaining full-year guidance and increasing its interim dividend...

July 29, 2026

Ilika builds commercial momentum across Stereax and Goliath batteries

Ilika Plc reports annual results for the year ended 30 April 2026, highlighting progress on its Stereax medical battery line and Goliath large-format batteries for EV, defence and consumer applications. The company began Stereax production and deliveries, shipped larger Goliath prototypes, secured further grant funding and raised £5 million post-period to accelerate commercialisation...

July 29, 2026

Hercules builds energy infrastructure order book with £3.4 million contract wins

Hercules subsidiary Advantage NRG has secured £3.4 million of National Grid contracts, taking its 2026 contracted work to approximately £20.8 million...

July 28, 2026

Defence demand puts specialist battery technology in focus

Defence applications are increasing the need for specialist batteries that can deliver reliable power in demanding operating conditions...

July 28, 2026

Vesuvius lowers 2026 profit outlook amid Steel division issues

Vesuvius Plc has issued a trading update for H1 2026, expecting trading profit of about £74m. The company said temporary operational issues in its Steel division and tough conditions in Advanced Refractories, especially in Europe, are weighing on performance. Full-year trading profit is now expected to be slightly ahead of FY25 on a constant currency basis...

July 27, 2026

Strix adds value through design, testing and development

Strix strengthens customer relationships by supporting kettle and heating product development from initial design through testing and product management...

July 24, 2026

James Cropper delivers strategy progress as profitability improves (LON:CRPR)

James Cropper CEO David Stirling and CFO Andrew Goody discuss improved profitability, debt reduction, growth in Advanced Materials and the recovery of Paper & Packaging...

July 24, 2026

Renishaw reports record Q4 revenue and 14% full-year growth

Renishaw has reported record fourth-quarter revenue and expects full-year revenue, operating profit and profit before tax to increase...

July 24, 2026

Hercules appoints Cooper Parry Group as new auditor

Hercules Plc has appointed Cooper Parry Group Ltd as its new external auditor after completing a formal tender process. The UK infrastructure and construction services group is replacing SW Partners Audit Limited, which has resigned and reported no matters that need to be brought to the attention of shareholders or creditors...

July 24, 2026

Volution Group expects FY26 EPS ahead of market consensus

Volution Group expects adjusted EPS of about 38.0p for FY26, with revenue growth supported by AC Industries and resilient regional trading...

July 23, 2026

Morgan Sindall reports record first-half profit as revenue rises 8%

Morgan Sindall Group reported record half-year profit, stronger cash generation, a higher interim dividend and increased medium-term targets for Fit Out and Construction...

July 23, 2026

RELX reports 7% revenue growth, reaffirms 2026 outlook

Relx Plc reported higher first-half revenue, operating profit and earnings per share, and reiterated its outlook for continued underlying growth...

July 23, 2026

Hardide Plc FY26 EPS Forecast Raised 33% as Cavendish Lifts Target Price

Cavendish raises Hardide’s target price after stronger trading, higher margins and a 33% EPS upgrade...

July 22, 2026

Zotefoams to announce 2026 interim results on 5 August

Zotefoams plc (LON:ZTF), a global leader in high-performance foams, has announced that it will release its interim results for the six months ending 30 June 2026 on 5 August 2026. The update will provide investors with a mid-year look at the company’s financial performance and trading progress...