Clarkson PLC announced unaudited Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2025.
Summary
· Underlying profit before taxation* of £39.4m (2024: £51.5m)
· Underlying basic earnings per share* of 98.6p (2024: 129.1p)
· Strong balance sheet, with £206.2m of free cash resources* (30 June 2024: £178.4m)
· Increased interim dividend of 33p per share (2024: 32p per share) – 23rd consecutive year of dividend increases
· The Board’s expectation remains that the year will be second-half weighted and in line with the AGM Trading Statement
| Six months ended | Six months ended | |
| 30 June 2025 | 30 June 2024 | |
| Revenue | £297.8m | £310.1m |
| Underlying profit before taxation* | £39.4m | £51.5m |
| Reported profit before taxation | £37.5m | £50.1m |
| Underlying basic earnings per share* | 98.6p | 129.1p |
| Reported basic earnings per share | 93.0p | 124.6p |
| Interim dividend per share | 33p | 32p |
* 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 has delivered another good performance in the first half of the year, demonstrating the resilience and adaptability of our business in what remains a highly complex global environment. While we have continued to navigate a backdrop of shifting economic conditions and evolving trade dynamics, our diversified model and disciplined approach have enabled us to maintain momentum.
“We will continue our commitment to invest in people, technology, and market intelligence to ensure that we are well positioned to support our clients and deliver long-term value.”