James Halstead (JHD)

Sector:

Construction and Building Materials

Index:

FTSE AIM 50

195.00p
   
  • Change Today:
      6.00p
  • 52 Week High: 212.00
  • 52 Week Low: 168.00
  • Currency: UK Pounds
  • Shares Issued: 416.74m
  • Volume: 881,187
  • Market Cap: £812.65m
  • RiskGrade: 131

James Halstead reports solid first half

By Josh White

Date: Wednesday 27 Mar 2024

LONDON (ShareCast) - (Sharecast News) - Floor coverings manufacturer and distributor James Halstead reported robust profitability and a record interim dividend in its interim results on Wednesday.

The AIM-traded firm said that, despite a slight decrease in revenue to £136.5m from £149.6m in the prior year, it demonstrated solid margins and profit performance.

Operating profit rose to £26.2m from £23.1m, with pre-tax profit reaching £27.4m compared to £23.2m in 2022.

Basic earnings per ordinary share increased to 4.8p from 4.3p year-on-year.

The company declared an interim dividend of 2.5p per share, up from 2.25p in 2022.

James Halstead said its cash reserves strengthened to £62.4m compared to £44.3m a year earlier.

"Against difficult markets we have raised profits and are confidently growing our export of UK manufactured goods across the globe," said chief executive officer Mark Halstead.

"Once again, we have declared a record interim dividend to shareholders to reward their continued investment."

At 1157 GMT, shares in James Halstead were flat at 203p.

Reporting by Josh White for Sharecast.com.

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James Halstead Market Data

Currency UK Pounds
Share Price 195.00p
Change Today 6.00p
% Change 3.17 %
52 Week High 212.00
52 Week Low 168.00
Volume 881,187
Shares Issued 416.74m
Market Cap £812.65m
RiskGrade 131

James Halstead Star Ratings

Compare performance with the sector and the market.
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Key: vs Market vs Sector
Value
37.32% below the market average37.32% below the market average37.32% below the market average37.32% below the market average37.32% below the market average
42.11% below the sector average42.11% below the sector average42.11% below the sector average42.11% below the sector average42.11% below the sector average
Price Trend
7.61% above the market average7.61% above the market average7.61% above the market average7.61% above the market average7.61% above the market average
53.85% below the sector average53.85% below the sector average53.85% below the sector average53.85% below the sector average53.85% below the sector average
Income
59.57% above the market average59.57% above the market average59.57% above the market average59.57% above the market average59.57% above the market average
79.31% above the sector average79.31% above the sector average79.31% above the sector average79.31% above the sector average79.31% above the sector average
Growth
75.49% below the market average75.49% below the market average75.49% below the market average75.49% below the market average75.49% below the market average
72.22% below the sector average72.22% below the sector average72.22% below the sector average72.22% below the sector average72.22% below the sector average

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James Halstead Dividends

  Latest Previous
  Final Interim
Ex-Div 14-Nov-24 16-May-24
Paid 13-Dec-24 14-Jun-24
Amount 6.00p 2.50p

Trades for 31-Oct-2024

Time Volume / Share Price
16:35 25,352 @ 195.00p
16:35 3,644 @ 195.00p
16:35 998 @ 195.00p
16:35 1,069 @ 195.00p
16:35 962 @ 195.00p

James Halstead Key Personnel

CEO Gordon Oliver

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