Gooch & Housego PLC (AIM: GHH) reports results for the year ended 30 september 2025

2025-12-02 · Stocks · QuoteReporter

The stocks discussed are traded on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). On December 2, 2025, Gooch & Housego PLC (AIM: GHH) announced its audited financial results for the year ending September 30, 2025. The company, a specialist manufacturer of optical components and systems, reported significant growth across several key financial metrics.

For the fiscal year 2025, Gooch & Housego achieved a revenue of £150.5 million, marking a 10.7% increase from £136.0 million in FY2024. On an organic constant currency basis, revenue growth was 5.6%. The Aerospace & Defence sector saw a remarkable revenue increase of 52.1%, while the Industrial sector experienced a decline of 5.3%, and the Life Sciences sector remained flat.

Adjusted operating profit for the year rose by 37.3% to £14.4 million, compared to £10.5 million in the previous year. This improvement translated into an adjusted operating margin of 9.6%, up from 7.7% in FY2024. The adjusted profit before tax also saw a substantial increase of 46.8%, reaching £11.9 million, up from £8.1 million in the prior year. Statutory profit before tax increased by 26.6% to £5.3 million from £4.2 million in FY2024.

Earnings per share (EPS) reflected this positive trend, with adjusted basic EPS increasing by 38.8% to 35.4 pence, compared to 25.5 pence in FY2024. Statutory basic EPS rose by 7.9%, reaching 13.7 pence, up from 12.7 pence in the previous year.

The Board proposed a total dividend of 13.2 pence per share for the year, consistent with the prior year’s dividend, with a final dividend of 8.3 pence per share to be approved at the Annual General Meeting on February 27, 2026. This dividend is scheduled for payment on March 6, 2026, to shareholders on record as of January 30, 2026.

The company’s order book closed at £142.4 million, reflecting a robust 36.2% increase from £104.5 million in FY2024, with over 80% of this amount billable in FY2026. The order intake for the year was reported at £178.6 million, indicating strong demand, particularly in the Aerospace & Defence sector.

However, Gooch & Housego’s net debt increased to £43.9 million from £25.8 million in FY2024, attributed to £10.1 million spent on acquisitions and a £7.5 million strategic investment in inventory. The Group’s leverage ratio rose to 1.3 from 0.9.

Looking ahead, the Board’s expectations for FY2026 remain unchanged, with confidence in the Group’s ability to continue delivering profitable growth. The company aims to enhance its operational performance and leverage its strategic initiatives to achieve mid-teen returns on sales in the medium term. CEO Charlie Peppiatt expressed satisfaction with the Group’s progress amidst challenging macroeconomic conditions, emphasizing the importance of their strategic direction and the quality of their workforce.

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Title: Gooch & Housego PLC (AIM: GHH)
Date: 2025-12-02
Source: London Stock Exchange