Luceco -10 Apr 2026 15:51
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Luceco delivered a strong set of FY25 results, underpinned by structural growth in electrification and energy transition end-markets, alongside improving operational execution. Revenue increased 11.9% to £271.4m, with like-for-like growth of 4.6%, accelerating to 6.7% in H2, indicating improving demand momentum. Adjusted operating profit rose 16.6% to £33.8m, with margin expansion of 50bps to 12.5%, reflecting operating leverage, procurement efficiencies, and a more favourable product mix. Adjusted EPS grew 20% to 15.0p, supported by both top-line growth and disciplined cost control. The key investment driver remains Luceco’s exposure to energy transition themes, particularly EV charging and broader electrification of residential and commercial infrastructure. EV charging revenues increased 84.7% to £18.1m, materially outpacing UK EV sales growth, highlighting market share gains and strong product positioning. The company is also beginning to monetise its installed base via demand flexibility initiatives, with over 10,000 chargers already enrolled. This represents a potentially high-margin, recurring revenue stream, although contingent on regulatory evolution and customer participation rates. The balance sheet strengthen with a reduction in net debt to £52.3m (1.2x EBITDA), providing balance sheet flexibility for both organic investment and bolt-on M&A. The 20% increase in the full-year dividend to 6.0p (2.5x cover) signals confidence in earnings durability and cash conversion...
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