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CWK 08:16
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CWK 06:01
Cranswick PLC
Interim Results
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**Summary of Cranswick PLC Interim Results for H1 2025**
Cranswick PLC, a leading UK food producer, reported strong interim results for the 26 weeks ended 27 September 2025, driven by record investment, robust demand, and strategic acquisitions. Key financial and operational highlights include
### **Financial Performance**
**Revenue Growth**Revenue increased by **10.4%** to **£1,468.3 million** (H1 2024: £1,329.9m), with like-for-like revenue up **7.9%**.
**Profitability**Adjusted Group operating profit rose **13.5%** to **£113.0 million**, with adjusted operating margin improving by **21bps** to **7.7%**.
**Earnings**Adjusted earnings per share grew **9.3%** to **144.4p** (H1 2024: 132.1p).
**Dividend**Interim dividend increased **8.0%** to **27.0p** per share.
**Net Debt**Net debt (excluding IFRS 16) rose to **£127.3 million** (H1 2024: £0.9m) due to record capital expenditure, acquisitions, and working capital expansion.
### **Operational Highlights**
**Volume-Led Growth**Strong volume growth across all categories, particularly in poultry (+18.5%), gourmet products (+15.9%), and pet products (+13.6%).
**Acquisitions**Integration of Blakemans and JSR Genetics progressing well, with both businesses performing ahead of expectations.
**Capital Investment**Total capital spend of **£89 million** on major projects, including expansions in poultry, houmous, and pork processing facilities.
**Sustainability**Continued investment in pig and poultry farming operations to enhance supply security and animal welfare standards.
### **Strategic Progress**
**Refinancing**Completed a **£360 million** refinancing, providing headroom for future growth.
**Animal Welfare**Independent veterinarian review of pig farming operations concluded, with recommendations being actioned.
**Outlook**The Board remains confident in the outlook for the financial year ending 28 March 2026, despite ongoing market and economic challenges.
### **CEO Commentary**
Adam Couch, CEO, highlighted the company’s focus on quality, innovation, and long-term partnerships, emphasizing strong demand for core pork and poultry products. He also underscored the importance of strategic investments in capacity, automation, and sustainability to drive future growth.
### **Conclusion**
Cranswick PLC delivered a robust first half, underpinned by strong operational performance, strategic investments, and accretive acquisitions. The company remains well-positioned to capitalize on market opportunities while maintaining its focus on sustainability and long-term value creation.
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MetricH1 2025 (£'m)H1 2024 (£'m)Change
Revenue1,468.31,329.9+10.4%
Adjusted Group Operating Profit113.099.6+13.5%
Adjusted Group Operating Margin7.7%7.5%+21bps
Adjusted Profit Before Tax105.195.8+9.7%
Adjusted Earnings Per Share (pence)144.4132.1+9.3%
Net Debt (excluding IFRS 16)127.30.9+£126.4m
Net Debt (including IFRS 16)272.3107.5+£164.8m
Interim Dividend Per Share (pence)27.025.0+8.0%
### Key Observations: 1. **Revenue Growth**: Revenue increased by 10.4% from H1 2024 to H1 2025, driven by strong volume-led growth across all product categories. 2. **Profitability**: Adjusted Group Operating Profit and Adjusted Profit Before Tax both saw significant increases, reflecting improved operational efficiency and cost control. 3. **Debt Levels**: Net debt (excluding IFRS 16) rose sharply from £0.9m to £127.3m, primarily due to record capital expenditure, acquisitions, and working capital expansion. Including IFRS 16, net debt increased to £272.3m. 4. **Dividend Growth**: The interim dividend per share increased by 8.0%, reflecting the company's confidence in its financial performance. This table provides a clear comparison of key financial metrics and debt levels between H1 2024 and H1 2025 for Cranswick PLC.
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CWK 08:16
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CWK 08:16
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CWK 09:50
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CWK 06:01
Cranswick PLC
Interim Results
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**Summary of Cranswick PLC Interim Results for H1 2025**
Cranswick PLC, a leading UK food producer, reported strong interim results for the 26 weeks ended 27 September 2025, driven by record investment, robust demand, and strategic acquisitions. Key financial and operational highlights include
### **Financial Performance**
**Revenue Growth**Revenue increased by **10.4%** to **£1,468.3 million** (H1 2024: £1,329.9m), with like-for-like revenue up **7.9%**.
**Profitability**Adjusted Group operating profit rose **13.5%** to **£113.0 million**, with adjusted operating margin improving by **21bps** to **7.7%**.
**Earnings**Adjusted earnings per share grew **9.3%** to **144.4p** (H1 2024: 132.1p).
**Dividend**Interim dividend increased **8.0%** to **27.0p** per share.
**Net Debt**Net debt (excluding IFRS 16) rose to **£127.3 million** (H1 2024: £0.9m) due to record capital expenditure, acquisitions, and working capital expansion.
### **Operational Highlights**
**Volume-Led Growth**Strong volume growth across all categories, particularly in poultry (+18.5%), gourmet products (+15.9%), and pet products (+13.6%).
**Acquisitions**Integration of Blakemans and JSR Genetics progressing well, with both businesses performing ahead of expectations.
**Capital Investment**Total capital spend of **£89 million** on major projects, including expansions in poultry, houmous, and pork processing facilities.
**Sustainability**Continued investment in pig and poultry farming operations to enhance supply security and animal welfare standards.
### **Strategic Progress**
**Refinancing**Completed a **£360 million** refinancing, providing headroom for future growth.
**Animal Welfare**Independent veterinarian review of pig farming operations concluded, with recommendations being actioned.
**Outlook**The Board remains confident in the outlook for the financial year ending 28 March 2026, despite ongoing market and economic challenges.
### **CEO Commentary**
Adam Couch, CEO, highlighted the company’s focus on quality, innovation, and long-term partnerships, emphasizing strong demand for core pork and poultry products. He also underscored the importance of strategic investments in capacity, automation, and sustainability to drive future growth.
### **Conclusion**
Cranswick PLC delivered a robust first half, underpinned by strong operational performance, strategic investments, and accretive acquisitions. The company remains well-positioned to capitalize on market opportunities while maintaining its focus on sustainability and long-term value creation.
Here’s an HTML table comparing the financials and debt year on year for Cranswick PLC based on the provided text:
MetricH1 2025 (£'m)H1 2024 (£'m)Change
Revenue1,468.31,329.9+10.4%
Adjusted Group Operating Profit113.099.6+13.5%
Adjusted Group Operating Margin7.7%7.5%+21bps
Adjusted Profit Before Tax105.195.8+9.7%
Adjusted Earnings Per Share (pence)144.4132.1+9.3%
Net Debt (excluding IFRS 16)127.30.9+£126.4m
Net Debt (including IFRS 16)272.3107.5+£164.8m
Interim Dividend Per Share (pence)27.025.0+8.0%
### Key Observations: 1. **Revenue Growth**: Revenue increased by 10.4% from H1 2024 to H1 2025, driven by strong volume-led growth across all product categories. 2. **Profitability**: Adjusted Group Operating Profit and Adjusted Profit Before Tax both saw significant increases, reflecting improved operational efficiency and cost control. 3. **Debt Levels**: Net debt (excluding IFRS 16) rose sharply from £0.9m to £127.3m, primarily due to record capital expenditure, acquisitions, and working capital expansion. Including IFRS 16, net debt increased to £272.3m. 4. **Dividend Growth**: The interim dividend per share increased by 8.0%, reflecting the company's confidence in its financial performance. This table provides a clear comparison of key financial metrics and debt levels between H1 2024 and H1 2025 for Cranswick PLC.
CWK 16:00
Cranswick PLC
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Fundamentals Matrix

Overall Fundamentals
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Float Liquidity
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Short Pressure
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Target Setup
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Market Profile
Signal: Pending
Market Cap
2.9B
Enterprise Value
1.8B
Public Float
95.7
Broker Target
5878.125
Shares Out
53.5M
Long Interest
100
Short Interest
0
Exchange
LSE
Currency Code
GBX
ISIN
GB0002318888
Market
LSE - MAIN MARKET
Sector
Food Producers
Float / Shares Ratio
-
Short vs Long Delta
-
EV / Market Cap
-

Financials Matrix

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Overall Stability
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Profitability
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Debt & Cash
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Valuation Risk
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Forward Expectation
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Dividend Safety
Signal: Pending
Divi Rate
1.03
Ex Divi
2025-12-11
Earnings Date
2025-11-25
Net Debt
172.4M
Cash
5.9M
EPS
2.71
Net Income
134.3M
Revenue
2.9B
Enterprise Value
1.8B
Trailing PE
19.7786
Forward PE
17.2712
Price Sales TTM
1.0024
Price Book MRQ
2.8023
EV Revenue
1.0495
EV EBITDA
9.7481
Financial Forecastist

Mixed financial engine

Revenue is accelerating +17.1% against the prior comparable period. Net margin is stable by 0.3 pts. Net debt is building +184.6%.

Revenue +17.1% Net Income +25.1% FCF -73.5% Current Ratio 1.78x Forward Rev 0
Mixed
Quarter Revenue
1.5B
+17.1%
vs prior comparable quarter
Net Margin
+5.5%
+0.3 pts
profitability pulse
Free Cash Flow
7.9M
-73.5%
cash conversion
Net Debt / EBITDA
2.4x
+184.6%
lower is cleaner
Revenue Engine

Latest quarter printed 1.5B with the top line pushing higher against the last comparable period.

Profit Stack

Net income landed at 80.3M and the margin profile is stable. That usually tells us whether operating leverage is finally kicking in.

Balance-Sheet Pressure

Cash sits near 10.0M while net debt is 403.9M. The leverage stack is moving the wrong way.

Quarterly Revenue Runway

Actual revenue bars, consensus revenue where available, plus the terminal model path.

Profit And Cash Conversion

Net income and free cash flow moving together is usually what separates genuine improvement from noise.

Balance-Sheet Pressure

Cash, net debt and liquidity tell us whether the business is strengthening or just surviving.

Annual Power Curve

Longer-cycle revenue and net income help frame whether the company is compounding or rolling over.
Q4 2023
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
Q2 2024
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
Q3 2024
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
Q4 2024
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
FY 2026
Consensus
3.0B
Revenue Path
2.94
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue +0.1%
FY 2027
Consensus
3.1B
Revenue Path
3.11
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue +0.1%

Quarterly Statement Tape

Last 6 Quarters
Period Revenue Net Income FCF Net Debt
Q3 2025 1.5B 80.3M 7.9M 403.9M
Q1 2025 1.4B 67.7M 19.8M 172.4M
Q3 2024 1.3B 66.6M 58.9M 107.5M
Q1 2024 1.3B 48.9M 96.1M 100.4M
Q3 2023 1.3B 64.2M 29.8M 141.9M
Q1 2023 1.2B 62.3M 55.3M 101.4M

Annual Financial Power

Last 5 Years
Period Revenue Net Income EBITDA FCF
FY 2025 2.7B 134.3M 280.7M 78.7M
FY 2024 2.6B 113.1M 253.6M 127.9M
FY 2023 2.3B 111.4M 220.0M 64.1M
FY 2022 2.0B 103.5M 199.0M 64.7M
FY 2021 1.9B 92.5M 185.5M 109.0M

Structure DNA

Market Structure DNA

Yield Compounder profile with trend mixed

Price is 73.6% through the 52-week range, +1.4% vs 50DMA and +4.4% vs 200DMA. 75.8% of the register is locked by institutions and insiders, leaving 24.2% free float. Capital rhythm reads semi-annual with forward yield near 1.9% and payout around 38.6%.

Trend mixed Institutional gravity Reliable income rhythm As Of 2026-04-19
Yield Compounder
Structure Score
74.4 / 100
Yield Compounder
Trend Stack
+1.4% / +4.4%
vs 50DMA / 200DMA
52W Position
73.6%
auction position inside the yearly range
Ownership Lock
75.8%
72.2% institutions | 3.6% insiders
Pressure Pocket
24.2% free float
Vendor short-float fields were not supplied
Capital Rhythm
Semi-Annual
Yield 1.9% | payout 38.6%
Trend Runway

Implied spot is 5,360.00 with the stock +1.4% vs 50DMA and +4.4% vs 200DMA. The tape is sitting 73.6% through the 52-week range, which frames the regime as trend mixed.

Ownership Register

Institutions hold about 72.2% and insiders about 3.6%, locking roughly 75.8% of the register and leaving 24.2% in free float. That reads as institutional gravity.

Pressure Pocket

The API did not return a usable short-float field for this ticker, so the pressure score leans more on float lock and crowding than a full short ledger.

Capital Rhythm

Dividend cadence reads semi-annual with 2 event(s) in the last full year, a five-year average of 2.0, and stability score 100.0/100. Forward yield sits near 1.9% while payout is around 38.6%.

Structure Score

One-glance gauge for the current market-structure regime.

Pillar Radar

Trend, ownership, pressure, and capital rhythm mapped on one wheel.

Position And Float Balance

Shows whether the stock is extended, tightly held, or carrying capital-return support.

Dividend Cadence Tape

Historical dividend-event counts help reveal how dependable the income rhythm has been.

Dividend Cadence Ledger

Semi-Annual
Year Dividend Count Context
2025 2 Full year
2024 2 Full year
2023 2 Full year
2022 2 Full year
2021 2 Full year
2020 2 Full year
2019 2 Full year
2018 2 Full year

Structure Facts

Live Snapshot
Implied Spot
5,360.00
derived from market cap / shares
52W High
5,570.00
upper auction edge
52W Low
4,775.00
lower auction edge
Beta
0.57
volatility character
Shares Out
53.5M
fully diluted count
Shares Float
51.2M
tradable register
Shares Short
0
borrowed stock
Short Ratio
0.0x
days-to-cover style read
Ex-Dividend
2025-12-11
-129 day(s) to ex-date
Dividend Pay
-
payment date not supplied
Last Split
2:1
2002-07-30

Capital Radar

Capital Regime
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Smart Money Tilt
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Public vs institutions
Target Conviction
—
Broker coverage pulse
Insider Pressure
—
Director + TR1 flow
Last Held Position
-
Public Hands
-
Institutions
15.0012
Institutions As Of
2026-03-02
Avg Broker Target
-
Upside Vs Price
-
Purchase Director Dealing
0
Sale Director Dealing
1
Purchase TR1
21
Sale TR1
5
Broker Coverage Rows
8
Institution Holders Tracked
3
Public Vs Institutional Ownership (3D)
Top Institution Holders (Latest Per Holder)
Director Dealing Sentiment Flow
Broker Target Bias
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Capital Momentum Matrix
Broker Targets Vs Price
Aggregated Institution Weight By Holder

Short Data - Last 30 Days

Nexus Pulse Engine

Overall Buy/Sell/Hold
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Technical Composite
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Financial Composite
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Fundamental Composite
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Short Pressure
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Momentum Bias
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Volatility Lab

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Realized Vol (20d)
Volume Spike Z

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