**Summary of GlobalData PLCs Full Year Results for 2025**
GlobalData PLC, a data, insight, and technology company, reported its full-year results for 2025, highlighting a resilient performance amidst a challenging business environment. The company achieved total revenue growth of 13% to £322.1 million, with underlying revenue growth of 1%. Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 6% to £110.2 million due to investments in the cost base and M&A integration. Profit before tax grew by 26% to £69.2 million, including a £20.5 million credit from share-based payments.
Key highlights include
**AI-Driven Growth**AI adoption, particularly the AI Hub, drove customer engagement, with over 90% of customers adopting AI-enabled solutions.
**Strategic Acquisitions**Two acquisitions in 2025 strengthened the Consumer and innovation offerings, with revenue synergies remaining a significant opportunity.
**Strong Revenue Visibility**Contracted Forward Revenue grew by 5%, providing approximately 80% visibility for 2026.
**Dividend Increase**The final dividend was proposed at 1.2p, a 20% increase from 2024.
**Main Market Listing**Expected admission to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange on 5 March 2026.
Operationally, GlobalData continued its transformation with a solutions-led sales model, expanded sales capacity, and strategic account management. The company also launched innovative AI-enabled solutions like digital workers and AVA (AI Research Assistant), enhancing customer productivity and experience.
Financially, the company maintained robust cash generation, with operating cash flow of £83.3 million. Net bank debt increased to £114.2 million due to M&A activities and share buybacks.
Looking ahead, GlobalData aims to accelerate underlying growth, recover margins, expand AI capabilities, execute strategic M&A, and deliver attractive shareholder returns. The company enters 2026 with strong revenue visibility and a focus on execution and innovation.
**Key Metrics**
**Revenue**£322.1 million (+13% reported, +1% underlying)
**Adjusted EBITDA**£110.2 million (-6%)
**Profit Before Tax**£69.2 million (+26%)
**Contracted Forward Revenue**£179.7 million (+5% reported, +3% underlying)
**Final Dividend**1.2p (+20%)
GlobalData remains well-positioned for growth in the AI age, leveraging its proprietary data, AI capabilities, and strategic investments to drive long-term value creation.
| Metric | 2024 (£m) | 2025 (£m) | Change (£m) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 285.5 | 322.1 | 36.6 | 13% |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 116.8 | 110.2 | (6.6) | -6% |
| Profit Before Tax | 54.9 | 69.2 | 14.3 | 26% |
| Net (Bank Debt)/Cash | 10.1 | (114.2) | (124.3) | -1231% |
| Contracted Forward Revenue | 171.4 | 179.7 | 8.3 | 5% |