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BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust PLC released an update on its portfolio performance as of May 31, 2025. The companys net asset value per share increased by 6.5% to 1487.95p on a total return basis, while the benchmark index returned 7.3%. The share price performance was positive for the month, but underperformed the broader market. The largest detractors from performance were Bloomsbury Publishing, Ashtead Technology, and Tatton Asset Management due to stock-specific issues. However, holdings in Chemring, Boku, and Alpha Group International contributed positively to the portfolio.
The update also includes a commentary on the markets by Roland Arnold, representing the Investment Manager. Arnold notes that global financial markets experienced a strong rebound in May, with a boost in risk sentiment and easing geopolitical tensions. While the US Federal Reserve maintained its policy rate, the Bank of England cut rates citing domestic disinflation. Despite this, UK inflation surprised to the upside in April.
Arnold also provides an outlook for the UK equity market, highlighting several positive factors including falling mortgage rates, positive real wage growth, and a recovery in the housing market. Additionally, the pace of M&A activity remains robust, and UK SMID stocks are considered undervalued compared to large-cap stocks. The update concludes by expressing optimism about the attractiveness of the UK market for investors, given the uncertainty in the US equity market.
Financial MetricsOne MonthThree MonthsOne YearThree YearsFive Years
Net Asset Value6.5%3.7%-8.6%-7.2%24.5%
Share Price6.1%4.3%-10.6%-3.8%17.3%
Benchmark7.3%6.4%1.1%1.1%38.9%
Net Asset Value (Capital Only, Debt at Par Value)1,409.19p
Net Asset Value (Capital Only, Debt at Fair Value)1,473.13p
Net Asset Value incl. Income (Debt at Par Value)1,424.01p
Net Asset Value incl. Income (Debt at Fair Value)1,487.95p
Share Price1,296.00p
Discount to Cum Income NAV (Debt at Par Value)9.0%
Discount to Cum Income NAV (Debt at Fair Value)12.9%
Net Yield3.4%
Gross Assets£678.5m
Net Gearing including Income (Debt at Par)7.0%
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BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust PLC released an update on its portfolio performance as of May 31, 2025. The companys net asset value per share increased by 6.5% to 1487.95p on a total return basis, while the benchmark index returned 7.3%. The share price performance was positive for the month, but underperformed the broader market. The largest detractors from performance were Bloomsbury Publishing, Ashtead Technology, and Tatton Asset Management due to stock-specific issues. However, holdings in Chemring, Boku, and Alpha Group International contributed positively to the portfolio.
The update also includes a commentary on the markets by Roland Arnold, representing the Investment Manager. Arnold notes that global financial markets experienced a strong rebound in May, with a boost in risk sentiment and easing geopolitical tensions. While the US Federal Reserve maintained its policy rate, the Bank of England cut rates citing domestic disinflation. Despite this, UK inflation surprised to the upside in April.
Arnold also provides an outlook for the UK equity market, highlighting several positive factors including falling mortgage rates, positive real wage growth, and a recovery in the housing market. Additionally, the pace of M&A activity remains robust, and UK SMID stocks are considered undervalued compared to large-cap stocks. The update concludes by expressing optimism about the attractiveness of the UK market for investors, given the uncertainty in the US equity market.
Financial MetricsOne MonthThree MonthsOne YearThree YearsFive Years
Net Asset Value6.5%3.7%-8.6%-7.2%24.5%
Share Price6.1%4.3%-10.6%-3.8%17.3%
Benchmark7.3%6.4%1.1%1.1%38.9%
Net Asset Value (Capital Only, Debt at Par Value)1,409.19p
Net Asset Value (Capital Only, Debt at Fair Value)1,473.13p
Net Asset Value incl. Income (Debt at Par Value)1,424.01p
Net Asset Value incl. Income (Debt at Fair Value)1,487.95p
Share Price1,296.00p
Discount to Cum Income NAV (Debt at Par Value)9.0%
Discount to Cum Income NAV (Debt at Fair Value)12.9%
Net Yield3.4%
Gross Assets£678.5m
Net Gearing including Income (Debt at Par)7.0%
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Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC
Portfolio Update
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BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust PLC released an update on its portfolio performance as of May 31, 2025. The companys net asset value per share increased by 6.5% to 1487.95p on a total return basis, while the benchmark index returned 7.3%. The share price performance was positive for the month, but underperformed the broader market. The largest detractors from performance were Bloomsbury Publishing, Ashtead Technology, and Tatton Asset Management due to stock-specific issues. However, holdings in Chemring, Boku, and Alpha Group International contributed positively to the portfolio.
The update also includes a commentary on the markets by Roland Arnold, representing the Investment Manager. Arnold notes that global financial markets experienced a strong rebound in May, with a boost in risk sentiment and easing geopolitical tensions. While the US Federal Reserve maintained its policy rate, the Bank of England cut rates citing domestic disinflation. Despite this, UK inflation surprised to the upside in April.
Arnold also provides an outlook for the UK equity market, highlighting several positive factors including falling mortgage rates, positive real wage growth, and a recovery in the housing market. Additionally, the pace of M&A activity remains robust, and UK SMID stocks are considered undervalued compared to large-cap stocks. The update concludes by expressing optimism about the attractiveness of the UK market for investors, given the uncertainty in the US equity market.
Financial MetricsOne MonthThree MonthsOne YearThree YearsFive Years
Net Asset Value6.5%3.7%-8.6%-7.2%24.5%
Share Price6.1%4.3%-10.6%-3.8%17.3%
Benchmark7.3%6.4%1.1%1.1%38.9%
Net Asset Value (Capital Only, Debt at Par Value)1,409.19p
Net Asset Value (Capital Only, Debt at Fair Value)1,473.13p
Net Asset Value incl. Income (Debt at Par Value)1,424.01p
Net Asset Value incl. Income (Debt at Fair Value)1,487.95p
Share Price1,296.00p
Discount to Cum Income NAV (Debt at Par Value)9.0%
Discount to Cum Income NAV (Debt at Fair Value)12.9%
Net Yield3.4%
Gross Assets£678.5m
Net Gearing including Income (Debt at Par)7.0%
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Transaction in Own Shares
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Total Voting Rights
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Result of AGM
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Total Voting Rights
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Compliance with Listing Rule 15.6.8R
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Fundamentals Matrix

Overall Fundamentals
Signal: Pending
Capital Strength
Signal: Pending
Float Liquidity
Signal: Pending
Short Pressure
Signal: Pending
Target Setup
Signal: Pending
Market Profile
Signal: Pending
Market Cap
788.9M
Enterprise Value
1.1B
Public Float
0
Broker Target
-
Shares Out
60.4M
Long Interest
100
Short Interest
0
Exchange
LSE
Currency Code
GBX
ISIN
GB0006436108
Market
LSE - MAIN MARKET
Sector
Financial Services
Float / Shares Ratio
-
Short vs Long Delta
-
EV / Market Cap
-

Financials Matrix

News And Alerts First

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2 Alerts
Front Of Desk
Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC has fresh filing flow live now, so the tape is framing the revenue, leverage and valuation story below.
16:24 Today's Alert Transaction in Own Shares
Overall Stability
Signal: Pending
Profitability
Signal: Pending
Debt & Cash
Signal: Pending
Valuation Risk
Signal: Pending
Forward Expectation
Signal: Pending
Dividend Safety
Signal: Pending
Divi Rate
0.45
Ex Divi
2026-04-09
Earnings Date
2026-05-05
Net Debt
33.7M
Cash
36.1M
EPS
1.45
Net Income
60.2M
Revenue
67.2M
Enterprise Value
1.1B
Trailing PE
9.0069
Forward PE
-
Price Sales TTM
8.7161
Price Book MRQ
1.2901
EV Revenue
13.8149
EV EBITDA
-
Financial Forecastist

Improving financial engine

Revenue is accelerating +68.6% against the prior comparable period. Net margin is expanding by 5.0 pts. Net debt is coming down +56.5%.

Revenue +68.6% Net Income +78.1% FCF -44.7% Current Ratio 163.26x Forward Rev 0
Improving
Quarter Revenue
50.8M
+68.6%
vs prior comparable quarter
Net Margin
+93.1%
+5.0 pts
profitability pulse
Free Cash Flow
4.5M
-44.7%
cash conversion
Net Debt / EBITDA
0.7x
-56.5%
lower is cleaner
Revenue Engine

Latest quarter printed 50.8M with the top line pushing higher against the last comparable period.

Profit Stack

Net income landed at 47.3M and the margin profile is broadening. That usually tells us whether operating leverage is finally kicking in.

Balance-Sheet Pressure

Cash sits near 36.1M while net debt is 33.7M. The leverage stack is cleaning up.

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.
Q2 2010
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
Q3 2010
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
FY 2011
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
FY 2012
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -

Quarterly Statement Tape

Last 6 Quarters
Period Revenue Net Income FCF Net Debt
Q1 2026 50.8M 47.3M - 33.7M
Q3 2025 16.3M 12.9M 4.5M 29.3M
Q1 2025 -104.3M -103.5M 56.6M 78.8M
Q3 2024 103.5M 99.2M 9.4M 79.6M
Q1 2024 30.2M 26.6M 16.3M 77.4M
Q4 2023 15.1M 13.3M 8.1M 77.4M

Annual Financial Power

Last 5 Years
Period Revenue Net Income EBITDA FCF
FY 2026 67.2M 60.2M 62.1M 120.3M
FY 2025 -848.0K -4.3M -4.2M 66.0M
FY 2024 -25.4M -32.7M -1.9M 10.0M
FY 2023 -139.8M -140.7M -32.0K 11.3M
FY 2022 63.0M 62.1M -41.0K 59.5M

Structure DNA

Market Structure DNA

Yield Compounder profile with trend mixed

Price is 71.5% through the 52-week range, +2.6% vs 50DMA and +1.3% vs 200DMA. 37.2% of the register is locked by institutions and insiders, leaving 62.8% free float. Capital rhythm reads semi-annual with forward yield near 3.4% and payout around 102.8%.

Trend mixed Institutional gravity Reliable income rhythm As Of 2026-04-19
Yield Compounder
Structure Score
61.4 / 100
Yield Compounder
Trend Stack
+2.6% / +1.3%
vs 50DMA / 200DMA
52W Position
71.5%
auction position inside the yearly range
Ownership Lock
37.2%
36.5% institutions | 75.9% insiders
Pressure Pocket
62.8% free float
Vendor short-float fields were not supplied
Capital Rhythm
Semi-Annual
Yield 3.4% | payout 102.8%
Trend Runway

Implied spot is 1,330.00 with the stock +2.6% vs 50DMA and +1.3% vs 200DMA. The tape is sitting 71.5% through the 52-week range, which frames the regime as trend mixed.

Ownership Register

Institutions hold about 36.5% and insiders about 75.9%, locking roughly 37.2% of the register and leaving 62.8% 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 3.4% while payout is around 102.8%.

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
2026 1 Current partial year
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

Structure Facts

Live Snapshot
Implied Spot
1,330.00
derived from market cap / shares
52W High
1,410.19
upper auction edge
52W Low
1,128.53
lower auction edge
Beta
0.94
volatility character
Shares Out
39.8M
fully diluted count
Shares Float
0
tradable register
Shares Short
0
borrowed stock
Short Ratio
0.0x
days-to-cover style read
Ex-Dividend
2026-04-09
-10 day(s) to ex-date
Dividend Pay
-
payment date not supplied
Last Split
4:1
1991-07-01

Capital Radar

Capital Regime
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Building signal blend...
Smart Money Tilt
—
Public vs institutions
Target Conviction
—
Broker coverage pulse
Insider Pressure
—
Director + TR1 flow
Last Held Position
-
Public Hands
-
Institutions
24.679
Institutions As Of
2026-04-27
Avg Broker Target
-
Upside Vs Price
-
Purchase Director Dealing
4
Sale Director Dealing
0
Purchase TR1
2
Sale TR1
7
Broker Coverage Rows
0
Institution Holders Tracked
5
Public Vs Institutional Ownership (3D)
Top Institution Holders (Latest Per Holder)
Director Dealing Sentiment Flow
Broker Target Bias
Signal: Pending
Capital Momentum Matrix
Broker Targets Vs Price
Aggregated Institution Weight By Holder

Short Data - Last 30 Days

Nexus Pulse Engine

Overall Buy/Sell/Hold
Signal: Pending
Technical Composite
Signal: Pending
Financial Composite
Signal: Pending
Fundamental Composite
Signal: Pending
Short Pressure
Signal: Pending
Momentum Bias
Signal: Pending

Volatility Lab

ATR(14)
Realized Vol (20d)
Volume Spike Z

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