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.

Booth Industries demonstrated safety-critical rail capability on HS1

Booth Industries’ HS1 delivery highlighted its ability to provide reliable, safety-critical tunnel systems for major rail infrastructure...

June 2, 2026

Chemring H1 results in line as record order book supports growth

Chemring reported H1 2026 revenue up 7% to £237.3m, with a record £1.4bn order book and unchanged full-year expectations. Underlying operating profit fell 8% to £24.5m as the group continued..

June 2, 2026

Hunting CEO Jim Johnson to retire by mid-2027

Hunting says Chief Executive Jim Johnson has given notice of his intention to retire as a director by mid-2027, with the Nomination Committee beginning a succession process...

June 1, 2026

Ilika advances manufacturing readiness for solid-state batteries

Ilika’s collaboration with UKBIC shows how manufacturing validation is helping move its Goliath pouch cell technology closer to commercial readiness...

May 29, 2026

Hercules builds scale as infrastructure demand supports growth

Hercules has reported higher revenue and profit as acquisitions strengthen its position in UK infrastructure and power services...

May 29, 2026

Erosion protection supports Hardide’s role in critical industrial markets

Hardide’s erosion guide highlights how specialist coatings can support longer component life, reduced maintenance risk and stronger positioning in critical industrial markets...

May 29, 2026

Carbon data takes on greater commercial importance for SMEs

Matchtech shows how stronger carbon data can help SMEs manage risk, support customer relationships and make better business decisions...

May 29, 2026

Billington secures education steelwork contract with clear delivery timeline

Billington Structures has won the steelwork contract for the new Wales High School development, strengthening its education sector project base...

May 27, 2026

Bodycote maintains FY26 outlook as core revenues rise

Bodycote reported 9.0% constant-currency core revenue growth for the first four months of 2026, supported by Aerospace & Defence and Industrial Gas Turbines, while maintaining its full-year outlook...

May 27, 2026

Hardide wins £2.4m North American energy sector order

Hardide says the new orders cover the customer’s expected requirements for FY26 and will materially improve revenue and financial performance expectations for the year...

May 27, 2026

Zotefoams reports strong start to 2026 with revenue up 26%

Zotefoams reported revenue of £64.1 million for the four months to 30 April 2026, driven by strong demand, OKC’s contribution, and growth in North America and Asia. Full-year expectations remain..

May 27, 2026

Serco retains £270m facilities management contract at NNUH

Serco has renewed its facilities management contract at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, extending integrated service delivery and support for hospital operations over the next 10 years...

May 26, 2026

Melrose Industries’ GKN Garden Grove MMA tank incident update

Melrose Industries' GKN Aerospace continues to work with emergency services and authorities following a thermal issue involving an MMA storage tank at its Garden Grove facility. Authorities have confirmed reduced..

May 26, 2026

Hercules Plc reports robust FY25 growth, says latest SP Angel research note

Hercules Plc delivered FY25 revenue growth, improved EBITDA and expanded market opportunities, according to the latest research note from SP Angel...

May 25, 2026

Zotefoams adds sales leadership to support growth targets

Zotefoams has strengthened its EMEA and North American sales teams as it targets higher revenue and operating profit by FY29...

May 22, 2026

Ilika plc: Stereax Revenues Begin as Goliath Finds New Routes Beyond EVs (video)

Ilika Plc (LON:IKA) CEO Graeme Purdy says the company has reached a key commercial inflection point, with Stereax now shipping into medical device supply chains and revenues expected to multiply..

May 22, 2026

Hercules delivers record FY 2025 revenue and stronger underlying earnings

Hercules plc reported a strong FY 2025 performance, with revenue up 19% to a record £121.2m and underlying EBITDA rising 34% to £6.4m, supported by expansion across Labour Supply and..

May 22, 2026

Hardide reports record first half as revenue rises 71%

Hardide delivered a record H1 2026 performance, with revenue up 71% to £4.8m, improved margins and stronger profitability, supported by new contract wins and higher capacity utilisation...

May 21, 2026

QinetiQ FY26 results: record orders, higher dividend and £200m buyback extension

QinetiQ reported record order intake of £3.6bn and a £4.8bn backlog for FY26, alongside margin growth, strong cash generation, a 24% dividend increase and plans for a further £200m share..

May 21, 2026

Smiths lowers FY2026 revenue guidance after Middle East disruption

Smiths reported flat organic revenue growth in Q3 and now expects FY2026 organic revenue growth of around 2%, while maintaining profit expectations and continuing portfolio reshaping...

May 21, 2026

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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

ICG Enterprise Trust FY’26 results: look to future realisations

11 June 2026

NB Private Equity Partners 2025 results: Looking to future realisations

29 May 2026

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Firering Strategic Minerals sets revised AGM date

24 July 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals starts hot commissioning of third Limeco kiln

22 July 2026

Total Graphite advances Madagascar optimisation and Mozambique development

17 July 2026

Quadrise Retail Offer raises £0.4 million

14 July 2026

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IP Group’s New Chair Designate Signals Confidence in Long Term Growth, Equity Development

7 May 2026

Drax Group Trading Update Highlights Strong Visibility and Strategic Flexibility, Says Longspur Research

7 May 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources Progresses Balasausqandiq Development as Panmure Liberum Maintains BUY Rating

7 May 2026

Sintana Energy Positioned for Major Exploration Catalysts Over the Next 24 Months, Says Auctus Advisors

7 May 2026

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5 May 2026

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Ruffer Investment Company delivers positive 2026 returns

24 July 2026

Law Debenture outperforms benchmark in strong first half

24 July 2026

Fidelity Special Values sees compelling opportunities in UK mid and small caps

22 July 2026

Fidelity China Special Situations outperforms as AI holdings drive positive returns (LON: FCSS)

22 July 2026

Fidelity Asian Values share price rises 10% as value rotation gathers pace (LON: FAS)

22 July 2026

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Severn Trent reports strong trading progress and higher capital investment in FY27

9 July 2026

Informa appoints Tom Glocer as Chair-Elect

9 July 2026

Centrica confirms Sizewell B life extension deal to 2055

9 July 2026

AstraZeneca and Ionis’ Wainua misses Phase III ATTR-CM trial endpoint

9 July 2026

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23 July 2026

Spire Healthcare Group PLC (SPI.L): Navigating the Healthcare Landscape with a 15% Upside

23 July 2026

Sirius Real Estate (SRE.L): An Investor’s Guide to Its 28% Upside Potential and Strong Dividend Yield

23 July 2026

Dr. Martens PLC (DOCS.L) Stock Analysis: Unveiling a 32.5% Potential Upside for Investors

23 July 2026

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23 July 2026

Industrials

Booth Industries demonstrated safety-critical rail capability on HS1

Booth Industries’ HS1 delivery highlighted its ability to provide reliable, safety-critical tunnel systems for major rail infrastructure...

June 2, 2026

Chemring H1 results in line as record order book supports growth

Chemring reported H1 2026 revenue up 7% to £237.3m, with a record £1.4bn order book and unchanged full-year expectations. Underlying operating profit fell 8% to £24.5m as the group continued investing in Energetics capacity...

June 2, 2026

Hunting CEO Jim Johnson to retire by mid-2027

Hunting says Chief Executive Jim Johnson has given notice of his intention to retire as a director by mid-2027, with the Nomination Committee beginning a succession process...

June 1, 2026

Ilika advances manufacturing readiness for solid-state batteries

Ilika’s collaboration with UKBIC shows how manufacturing validation is helping move its Goliath pouch cell technology closer to commercial readiness...

May 29, 2026

Hercules builds scale as infrastructure demand supports growth

Hercules has reported higher revenue and profit as acquisitions strengthen its position in UK infrastructure and power services...

May 29, 2026

Erosion protection supports Hardide’s role in critical industrial markets

Hardide’s erosion guide highlights how specialist coatings can support longer component life, reduced maintenance risk and stronger positioning in critical industrial markets...

May 29, 2026

Carbon data takes on greater commercial importance for SMEs

Matchtech shows how stronger carbon data can help SMEs manage risk, support customer relationships and make better business decisions...

May 29, 2026

Billington secures education steelwork contract with clear delivery timeline

Billington Structures has won the steelwork contract for the new Wales High School development, strengthening its education sector project base...

May 27, 2026

Bodycote maintains FY26 outlook as core revenues rise

May 27, 2026

Hardide wins £2.4m North American energy sector order

Hardide says the new orders cover the customer’s expected requirements for FY26 and will materially improve revenue and financial performance expectations for the year...

May 27, 2026

Zotefoams reports strong start to 2026 with revenue up 26%

Zotefoams reported revenue of £64.1 million for the four months to 30 April 2026, driven by strong demand, OKC’s contribution, and growth in North America and Asia. Full-year expectations remain unchanged...

May 27, 2026

Serco retains £270m facilities management contract at NNUH

Serco has renewed its facilities management contract at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, extending integrated service delivery and support for hospital operations over the next 10 years...

May 26, 2026

Melrose Industries’ GKN Garden Grove MMA tank incident update

May 26, 2026

Hercules Plc reports robust FY25 growth, says latest SP Angel research note

Hercules Plc delivered FY25 revenue growth, improved EBITDA and expanded market opportunities, according to the latest research note from SP Angel...

May 25, 2026

Zotefoams adds sales leadership to support growth targets

Zotefoams has strengthened its EMEA and North American sales teams as it targets higher revenue and operating profit by FY29...

May 22, 2026

Ilika plc: Stereax Revenues Begin as Goliath Finds New Routes Beyond EVs (video)

May 22, 2026

Hercules delivers record FY 2025 revenue and stronger underlying earnings

Hercules plc reported a strong FY 2025 performance, with revenue up 19% to a record £121.2m and underlying EBITDA rising 34% to £6.4m, supported by expansion across Labour Supply and Construction Services...

May 22, 2026

Hardide reports record first half as revenue rises 71%

Hardide delivered a record H1 2026 performance, with revenue up 71% to £4.8m, improved margins and stronger profitability, supported by new contract wins and higher capacity utilisation...

May 21, 2026

QinetiQ FY26 results: record orders, higher dividend and £200m buyback extension

QinetiQ reported record order intake of £3.6bn and a £4.8bn backlog for FY26, alongside margin growth, strong cash generation, a 24% dividend increase and plans for a further £200m share buyback...

May 21, 2026

Smiths lowers FY2026 revenue guidance after Middle East disruption

Smiths reported flat organic revenue growth in Q3 and now expects FY2026 organic revenue growth of around 2%, while maintaining profit expectations and continuing portfolio reshaping...

May 21, 2026