Company News
Shares in Babcock spark despite profits hit
Babcock International Group reported a jump in annual revenues on Thursday and said it had made “excellent” progress, despite seeing profits slide.
AJ Bell posts record Q3 assets under administration
AJ Bell reported record third-quarter assets under administration for its platform business on Thursday as customer numbers grew.
Vistry backs FY profit expectations after in line first half
Housebuilder Vistry backed its full-year profit expectations on Thursday as it said trading in the first half was in line with its expectations.
M&G confirms long-term targets
M&G said on Thursday it remained on track to meet its financial targets, despite adopting new accountancy standards.
Premier Foods sees FY trading profit at upper end of expectations
Mr Kipling and OXO owner Premier Foods said on Thursday that full-year trading profit was set to be at the top end of market expectations as it posted a jump in first-quarter sales.
Dunelm sees FY profit 'slightly ahead' of market expectations
Homeware retailer Dunelm said on Thursday that full-year profit was set to be "slightly ahead" of market expectations after continued robust sales in the fourth quarter.
3i Group reports positive start to new financial year
Investment giant 3i Group has reported a positive start to its new financial year on Thursday, with net asset value per share rising to 1,814p on 30 June, compared to 1,745p on 31 March.
EasyJet swings to profit in Q3 amid strong demand
Budget airline easyJet said on Thursday that it swung to a pre-tax profit in the third quarter amid strong passenger demand, and that it expects to post record profit for the fourth quarter.
SSE reiterates full-year earnings target
SSE reiterated its full-year earnings guidance on Thursday, despite dry, still weather hitting renewables output.