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(1) <mark style="background-coloryellow">Purchase</mark> of partnership shares pursuant to the rules of the Share Incentive Plan 2020 (SIP)
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**Summary of PZ Cussons PLC Interim Results for H1 FY26 (Ended 29 November 2025)**
**Financial Performance Highlights**
**Revenue Growth** Reported revenue increased by 8.0% to £269.3 million, driven by broad-based like-for-like (LFL) growth of 9.5% across all four lead markets (UK, ANZ, Nigeria, and Indonesia).
**Operating Profit** Adjusted operating profit rose by 31.9% to £35.6 million, with a margin improvement to 13.2%. Statutory operating profit surged by 199.3% to £40.1 million.
**Profit Before Tax** Adjusted profit before tax grew by 50.5% to £29.8 million, while statutory profit before tax increased by 435.9% to £34.3 million.
**Earnings Per Share (EPS)** Adjusted EPS rose by 12.3% to 4.37p, and statutory EPS increased by 17.6% to 1.40p.
**Dividend** Interim dividend maintained at 1.50p per share.
**Strategic and Operational Updates**
**Strategic Review Completion** The company concluded its strategic review, resulting in a strengthened balance sheet and a more focused, resilient business.
**Portfolio Transformation** Proceeds of £48.5 million were received from the sale of the 50% stake in the PZ Wilmar joint venture, with an additional £3.4 million expected.
**Brand Performance** Strong growth in key brands across all markets, driven by innovation, brand-building, and commercial execution.
**UK** Sanctuary Spa led growth with successful Christmas gifting.
**ANZ** Returned to category growth with strong market share.
**Nigeria** Double-digit volume growth despite pricing increases.
**Indonesia** Growth driven by innovation and commercial execution.
**Cost Savings** On track to deliver £5-10 million in gross cost savings in FY26, reinvested in marketing and brand-building.
**Capital Allocation and Outlook**
**Capital Allocation Policy** Surplus cash will be allocated to maintain net debt/EBITDA at 1.0-1.5x, fund a progressive dividend, and support bolt-on M&A or shareholder returns.
**FY26 Guidance** Adjusted operating profit is expected to be £53-57 million (up from £50-55 million previously), with net debt/EBITDA ending at approximately 1.0x.
**Current Trading** Trading in line with expectations, with continued strong LFL revenue growth.
**Key Metrics**
**Net Debt** Declined by £27.7 million to £84.3 million, driven by free cash flow and proceeds from asset sales.
**Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)** Improved due to higher profitability and efficient capital management.
**Conclusion**
PZ Cussons delivered a robust H1 FY26 performance, underpinned by broad-based growth, strategic portfolio adjustments, and disciplined cost management. The company is well-positioned to achieve its FY26 targets and deliver sustainable shareholder value through its focused strategy and strengthened balance sheet.
Here is the HTML table code comparing the financials and debt year on year for PZ Cussons PLC:
MetricH1 FY26H1 FY25Variance
Revenue£269.3m£249.3m8.0%
Operating Profit£35.6m£27.0m31.9%
Profit Before Tax£29.8m£19.8m50.5%
Basic Earnings Per Share4.37p3.89p12.3%
Dividend Per Share1.50p1.50p0.0%
Net Debt£84.3m£112.0m(24.7%)

Debt Comparison

MetricH1 FY26H1 FY25Change
Net Debt£84.3m£112.0m£27.7m decrease
Net Debt / EBITDA1.1xNot availableNot available

Note: The net debt decrease is driven by free cash flow of £23.2m and proceeds from portfolio transformation activity.

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Interim Results
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**Summary of PZ Cussons PLC Interim Results for H1 FY26 (Ended 29 November 2025)**
**Financial Performance Highlights**
**Revenue Growth** Reported revenue increased by 8.0% to £269.3 million, driven by broad-based like-for-like (LFL) growth of 9.5% across all four lead markets (UK, ANZ, Nigeria, and Indonesia).
**Operating Profit** Adjusted operating profit rose by 31.9% to £35.6 million, with a margin improvement to 13.2%. Statutory operating profit surged by 199.3% to £40.1 million.
**Profit Before Tax** Adjusted profit before tax grew by 50.5% to £29.8 million, while statutory profit before tax increased by 435.9% to £34.3 million.
**Earnings Per Share (EPS)** Adjusted EPS rose by 12.3% to 4.37p, and statutory EPS increased by 17.6% to 1.40p.
**Dividend** Interim dividend maintained at 1.50p per share.
**Strategic and Operational Updates**
**Strategic Review Completion** The company concluded its strategic review, resulting in a strengthened balance sheet and a more focused, resilient business.
**Portfolio Transformation** Proceeds of £48.5 million were received from the sale of the 50% stake in the PZ Wilmar joint venture, with an additional £3.4 million expected.
**Brand Performance** Strong growth in key brands across all markets, driven by innovation, brand-building, and commercial execution.
**UK** Sanctuary Spa led growth with successful Christmas gifting.
**ANZ** Returned to category growth with strong market share.
**Nigeria** Double-digit volume growth despite pricing increases.
**Indonesia** Growth driven by innovation and commercial execution.
**Cost Savings** On track to deliver £5-10 million in gross cost savings in FY26, reinvested in marketing and brand-building.
**Capital Allocation and Outlook**
**Capital Allocation Policy** Surplus cash will be allocated to maintain net debt/EBITDA at 1.0-1.5x, fund a progressive dividend, and support bolt-on M&A or shareholder returns.
**FY26 Guidance** Adjusted operating profit is expected to be £53-57 million (up from £50-55 million previously), with net debt/EBITDA ending at approximately 1.0x.
**Current Trading** Trading in line with expectations, with continued strong LFL revenue growth.
**Key Metrics**
**Net Debt** Declined by £27.7 million to £84.3 million, driven by free cash flow and proceeds from asset sales.
**Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)** Improved due to higher profitability and efficient capital management.
**Conclusion**
PZ Cussons delivered a robust H1 FY26 performance, underpinned by broad-based growth, strategic portfolio adjustments, and disciplined cost management. The company is well-positioned to achieve its FY26 targets and deliver sustainable shareholder value through its focused strategy and strengthened balance sheet.
Here is the HTML table code comparing the financials and debt year on year for PZ Cussons PLC:
MetricH1 FY26H1 FY25Variance
Revenue£269.3m£249.3m8.0%
Operating Profit£35.6m£27.0m31.9%
Profit Before Tax£29.8m£19.8m50.5%
Basic Earnings Per Share4.37p3.89p12.3%
Dividend Per Share1.50p1.50p0.0%
Net Debt£84.3m£112.0m(24.7%)

Debt Comparison

MetricH1 FY26H1 FY25Change
Net Debt£84.3m£112.0m£27.7m decrease
Net Debt / EBITDA1.1xNot availableNot available

Note: The net debt decrease is driven by free cash flow of £23.2m and proceeds from portfolio transformation activity.

This HTML code creates two tables: 1. The first table compares key financials (Revenue, Operating Profit, Profit Before Tax, Basic Earnings Per Share, and Dividend Per Share) between H1 FY26 and H1 FY25. 2. The second table compares debt metrics (Net Debt and Net Debt / EBITDA) between H1 FY26 and H1 FY25. The tables are formatted with borders and headers for better readability. The variance/change columns show the percentage or absolute change between the two periods.
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Fundamentals Matrix

Overall Fundamentals
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Capital Strength
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Float Liquidity
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Short Pressure
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Target Setup
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Market Profile
Signal: Pending
Market Cap
369.4M
Enterprise Value
927.0M
Public Float
75.7
Broker Target
115.75
Shares Out
420.4M
Long Interest
100
Short Interest
0
Exchange
LSE
Currency Code
GBX
ISIN
GB00B19Z1432
Market
LSE - MAIN MARKET
Sector
Personal Care, Drug and Grocery Stores
Float / Shares Ratio
-
Short vs Long Delta
-
EV / Market Cap
-

Financials Matrix

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10:05 Today's Alert Director/PDMR Shareholding
Overall Stability
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Profitability
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Debt & Cash
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Valuation Risk
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Forward Expectation
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Dividend Safety
Signal: Pending
Divi Rate
0.04
Ex Divi
2026-03-05
Earnings Date
2026-02-11
Net Debt
126.9M
Cash
45.1M
EPS
-0.01
Net Income
-5.8M
Revenue
513.8M
Enterprise Value
927.0M
Trailing PE
-
Forward PE
9.6432
Price Sales TTM
0.692
Price Book MRQ
1.5092
EV Revenue
0.8476
EV EBITDA
7.3931
Financial Forecastist

Worsening financial engine

Revenue is slipping -2.8% against the prior comparable period. Net margin is expanding by 18.6 pts. Net debt is coming down +29.3%.

Revenue -2.8% Net Income -113.0% FCF -573.3% Current Ratio 0.96x Forward Rev 0
Worsening
Quarter Revenue
269.3M
-2.8%
vs prior comparable quarter
Net Margin
+2.2%
+18.6 pts
profitability pulse
Free Cash Flow
7.1M
-573.3%
cash conversion
Net Debt / EBITDA
2.9x
-29.3%
lower is cleaner
Revenue Engine

Latest quarter printed 269.3M with the top line cooling off against the last comparable period.

Profit Stack

Net income landed at 5.9M and the margin profile is broadening. That usually tells us whether operating leverage is finally kicking in.

Balance-Sheet Pressure

Cash sits near 40.9M while net debt is 118.6M. 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.
Q1 2024
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
Q3 2024
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
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Q4 2024
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
Q1 2025
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
FY 2026
Consensus
545.8M
Revenue Path
0.07
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -0.1%
FY 2027
Consensus
566.8M
Revenue Path
0.08
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue +0.1%

Quarterly Statement Tape

Last 6 Quarters
Period Revenue Net Income FCF Net Debt
Q4 2025 269.3M 5.9M 7.1M 118.6M
Q2 2025 264.5M -10.8M 7.7M 126.9M
Q4 2024 249.3M 5.0M 8.9M 116.8M
Q2 2024 250.8M -11.6M 8.7M 127.4M
Q4 2023 277.1M -45.4M -1.5M 167.7M
Q2 2023 319.4M 11.7M 26.1M 136.8M

Annual Financial Power

Last 5 Years
Period Revenue Net Income EBITDA FCF
FY 2025 513.8M -5.8M 51.9M 16.6M
FY 2024 527.9M -57.0M -55.3M 6.8M
FY 2023 656.3M 36.4M 86.1M 42.5M
FY 2022 592.8M 47.9M 81.5M 42.2M
FY 2021 603.3M 36.9M 89.8M 41.6M

Structure DNA

Market Structure DNA

Yield Compounder profile with trend mixed

Price is 70.7% through the 52-week range, +1.6% vs 50DMA and +9.3% vs 200DMA. 87.7% of the register is locked by institutions and insiders, leaving 12.3% free float. Capital rhythm reads semi-annual with forward yield near 4.4% and payout around 73.8%.

Trend mixed Institutional gravity Reliable income rhythm As Of 2026-04-19
Yield Compounder
Structure Score
76.2 / 100
Yield Compounder
Trend Stack
+1.6% / +9.3%
vs 50DMA / 200DMA
52W Position
70.7%
auction position inside the yearly range
Ownership Lock
87.7%
44.8% institutions | 42.9% insiders
Pressure Pocket
12.3% free float
Vendor short-float fields were not supplied
Capital Rhythm
Semi-Annual
Yield 4.4% | payout 73.8%
Trend Runway

Implied spot is 82.20 with the stock +1.6% vs 50DMA and +9.3% vs 200DMA. The tape is sitting 70.7% through the 52-week range, which frames the regime as trend mixed.

Ownership Register

Institutions hold about 44.8% and insiders about 42.9%, locking roughly 87.7% of the register and leaving 12.3% 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 2.2, and stability score 80.0/100. Forward yield sits near 4.4% while payout is around 73.8%.

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 3 Full year
2022 2 Full year
2021 2 Full year
2020 2 Full year
2019 2 Full year

Structure Facts

Live Snapshot
Implied Spot
82.20
derived from market cap / shares
52W High
90.35
upper auction edge
52W Low
62.54
lower auction edge
Beta
0.53
volatility character
Shares Out
420.4M
fully diluted count
Shares Float
318.1M
tradable register
Shares Short
0
borrowed stock
Short Ratio
0.0x
days-to-cover style read
Ex-Dividend
2026-03-05
-45 day(s) to ex-date
Dividend Pay
-
payment date not supplied
Last Split
10:1
2006-09-26

Capital Radar

Capital Regime
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Smart Money Tilt
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Public vs institutions
Target Conviction
—
Broker coverage pulse
Insider Pressure
—
Director + TR1 flow
Last Held Position
-
Public Hands
-
Institutions
10.0
Institutions As Of
2025-12-15
Avg Broker Target
-
Upside Vs Price
-
Purchase Director Dealing
26
Sale Director Dealing
1
Purchase TR1
1
Sale TR1
0
Broker Coverage Rows
0
Institution Holders Tracked
1
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
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Technical Composite
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Financial Composite
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Fundamental Composite
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Short Pressure
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Momentum Bias
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Volatility Lab

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

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