James Fisher and Sons Share News (FSJ)

Canaccord Genuity lowers target price on James Fisher

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Canaccord Genuity lowered their target price on marine engineering services provider James Fisher from 625.0p to 550.0p on Monday, citing cyclicality as their primary concern.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 red despite boost for Centrica and SSE

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London improved in midday trade on Wednesday as power suppliers were boosted by news of a potential multi-billion package to freeze energy costs, while European market benchmarks benefited slightly from faster-than-expected second quarter growth.

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Avon Protection secures US contract win

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Wednesday.

Profits slide at James Fisher

(Sharecast News) - James Fisher and Sons reported a slide in first-half profits on Wednesday, despite revenues edging higher.

James Fisher & Sons interim profit falls as Specialist unit turns loss

(Alliance News) - James Fisher & Sons PLC on Wednesday posted a fall in interim profit as administrative expenses and cost of sales outpaced revenue growth.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Weak data from China hits FTSE 100 miners

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London opened in the red on Wednesday morning as disappointing economic data from China hit FTSE 100 mining stocks and new data in the UK showed house price growth slowing in August.

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Asos rebounds after losing third of value

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Friday.

James Fisher hires former Smiths Group executive Jean Vernet as CEO

(Alliance News) - James Fisher & Sons PLC on Friday appointed former Smiths Group PLC executive Jean Vernet as its new chief executive.

LONDON MARKET PRE-OPEN: Tesco takes market share as inflation soars

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to rebound at the end of a central bank-intense week which has seen sentiment towards risk assets pummelled as interest rates rise globally - except in Japan.

IN BRIEF: James Fisher CEO to step down after three years in post

James Fisher & Sons - Barrow In Furness, Cumbria-based marine services - Chief Executive Officer Eoghan O'Lionaird intends to step down once a successor has been appointed. A search for Eoghan's replacement is underway, James Fisher says, and Eoghan has agreed to stay in post until a successor is in place. O'Lionaird has been CEO since October 2019. "The board remains committed to its strategy of driving recovery in revenue and profitability, exiting non-core businesses and reducing debt during 2022," says Chair Angus Cockburn.

LONDON BRIEFING: Pound hit as weak UK economy puts rate hikes in doubt

(Alliance News) - The UK economy unexpectedly contracted again in April, leaving the Bank of England in a tough spot when it meets later this week.

James Fisher sees first-quarter revenue growth with outlook unchanged

(Alliance News) - James Fisher & Sons PLC on Thursday reported slight growth in revenue in the first quarter of 2022, despite the continued impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

UK shareholder meetings calendar - next 7 days

IN BRIEF: James Fisher shares fall 20% as skips payout to tackle debt

James Fisher & Sons PLC - Barrow In Furness, Cumbria-based marine services - Withholds annual dividend after "disappointing year". Pretax loss narrows to GBP29.0 million in 2021 from GBP52.5 million in 2020, despite a 4.7% decline in revenue to GBP494.1 million from GBP518.2 million. However, underlying operating profit margin shrinks to 5.7% from 7.8%. "2021 was a challenging and disappointing year for the group," says Chief Executive Officer Eoghan O'Lionaird. "We experienced ongoing disruption from the global pandemic, our markets did not recover at expected rates, and we underestimated the headwinds faced by some of our businesses."