- Halma’s half-year adjusted earnings per share (EPS) increased to 43.01 pence, surpassing estimates of 41.80 pence and last year’s 36.90 pence.
- The company’s adjusted pretax profit rose by 18% year-over-year to GBP209.2 million, beating the estimate of GBP204.7 million.
- Revenue grew by 13% year-over-year, reaching GBP1.07 billion, slightly ahead of the forecast of GBP1.06 billion.
- Halma announced an interim dividend of 9 pence per share, up from 8.41 pence the previous year.
- The company forecasts an adjusted EBIT margin of about 21% for 2025.
- Halma expects continued good organic revenue growth in constant currency terms, with the EBIT margin within the target range.
- Order intake is currently exceeding both revenue to date and the figures from the same period last year.
- Analyst recommendations for Halma include 5 buys, 10 holds, and 2 sells.
A look at Halma PLC Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 2 | |
| Dividend | 2 | |
| Growth | 4 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 4 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.0 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Halma PLC, a health and safety sensor technology group, has been assigned Smart Scores indicating its long-term outlook. With a Growth score of 4 and a Momentum score of 4, Halma PLC shows promising signs of potential expansion and positive market performance. The company’s focus on developing technologies for safety and environmental markets aligns well with current trends, contributing to its growth prospects. Additionally, the strong momentum score reflects the market’s positive perception of the company’s recent performance.
Although Halma PLC received moderate scores in Value and Dividend at 2 each, its Resilience score of 3 suggests a certain level of stability and ability to weather market fluctuations. Overall, based on the Smart Scores, Halma PLC appears well-positioned for long-term growth and resilience in its industry.
### Halma PLC is a health and safety sensor technology group which manufactures products that detect hazards and also protect assets and people at work in public and commercial buildings. Halma develops technologies and products that are used for analysis in safety, environmental and leisure related markets, including water, to improve personal and public health. ###
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