LONDON (ShareCast) - (Sharecast News) - Miniature wargames manufacturer Games Workshop posted a jump in full-year profit and revenue on Tuesday and lifted its dividend as it continued to benefit from increased interest in its miniature figures since Covid restrictions were put in place.
In the year to 30 May 2021, pre-tax profit rose to £150.9m from £89.4m the year before, on revenue of £353.2m, up from £269.7m. The firm had guided to pre-tax profit of no less than £150m and revenue of no less than £350m.

Games declared a dividend payout of 235p, up from 145p the year before.

Chief executive officer Kevin Rountree said: "After a tough year we are delighted that the Warhammer hobby and Games Workshop are in great shape; thanks to everyone involved and thanks to everyone that continues to keep us safe and well."

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