Halma PLC

HLMA

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ISIN GB0004052071 / Valor 387465

LSE London Stock Exchange, SETS (2025-12-19)

GBP 35.82+1.07%

Halma PLC
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About company

Halma PLC is a diversified global group specializing in developing and delivering technology solutions aimed at enhancing safety, health, and environmental protection. The company operates through various subsidiaries, each focusing on specific niches within its broad mission. Alicat Scientific, one of its subsidiaries, is known for its high-precision flow and pressure devices that find applications in medical, scientific, and industrial settings. Another subsidiary, Fortress Interlocks, is recognized for its safety equipment designed to safeguard workers in hazardous environments. Additionally, Halma ventures into the healthcare technology sector through Perigen, which offers artificial intelligence-based early warning systems to improve outcomes for mothers and babies during childbirth. These examples illustrate Halma's commitment to leveraging technology across diverse sectors to promote safety, health, and well-being on a global scale.

Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Technology

Record Revenue & Profit Growth

The Group achieved record revenue with an 11% increase to £2,248.1m, and adjusted EBIT rose by 15%, marking 22 consecutive years of profit growth alongside 46 years of dividend increases of 5% or more.

Diverse Sector Performance

Safety and Environmental & Analysis sectors both delivered broad-based revenue and profit growth, with the latter experiencing an exceptional 18% revenue increase. Healthcare showed modest revenue gains but improved notably in the second half of the year.

Operational Efficiency & Financial Strength

The adjusted EBIT margin improved by 80bps to 21.6%, and the Group achieved a robust cash conversion of 112%, with the return on total invested capital rising to 15.0%. Net debt/EBITDA was also reduced significantly, maintaining strong balance sheet discipline.

Strategic Investments & Forward Outlook

Halma PLC continued to invest in R&D and completed several acquisitions, positioning itself well for future growth. The outlook for the 2026 financial year remains positive with a strong order book and expectations of upper single digit organic revenue growth amid ongoing market challenges.

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