Halfords Group plc, the UKs leading provider of motoring and cycling services and products, released its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended March 28, 2025. The company reported a strong financial performance with underlying profit before tax of £38.4 million, exceeding expectations. The groups revenue increased by 0.1% to £1,715.2 million, with a like-for-like growth of 2.5%. The Autocentres business contributed £710.3 million, while the Retail business generated £1,004.9 million. The underlying basic earnings per share were 13.8p, and the company proposed a final dividend of 5.8p, resulting in a total dividend for the year of 8.8p, a 10% increase. The companys net cash position improved by £18.2 million to £10.1 million. Halfords also provided an update on its current trading and outlook, stating that trading in the early weeks of the new financial year was in line with expectations.
| Year | Revenue | Autocentres Revenue | Retail Revenue | Gross Margin | Underlying Profit Before Tax | Net Cash/Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,715.2 | 710.3 | 1,004.9 | 50.7% | 38.4 | 10.1 |
| 2024 | 1,712.8 | 715.7 | 997.1 | 48.2% | 36.1 | -8.1 |