AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Sancus more than quadruples; Cordel widens loss

Wed, 28th Jan 2026 11:10

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Wednesday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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Sancus Lending Group Ltd, more than quadruples from 0.40 pence, 12-month range 0.30p-3.00p. The London-based alternative financial services provider says it delivers a strong trading performance in 2025, driven by rapid growth across its core UK and Irish businesses. Writes new lending facilities totalling GBP212 million during the year, nearly doubled from GBP108 million in 2024. Sancus expects revenue to rise 32% to GBP22.1 million for 2025 from GBP16.8 million and anticipates reporting pretax profit above GBP1.0 million, compared with GBP100,000 a year earlier.

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Inspiration Healthcare Group PLC, up 13% at 15.25p, 12-month range 12.75p-24.80p. US subsidiary Airon Corp enters a three-year purchasing agreement with a large US healthcare provider, "marking a milestone" in Airon's US expansion. Under the deal, Airon receives an initial order for 150 Model A and Neo ventilators and accessories, significantly expanding its installed base. The agreement provides a "long-term, high-quality" revenue stream and includes expectations for recurring consumables and service income. Inspiration Healthcare says the partnership supports its strategy to double Airon revenue within five years and validates its technology and execution in the US market.

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AIM - LOSERS

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Cordel Group PLC, down 20% at 5.00p, 12-month range 4.50p-8.47p. Reports a weaker-than-expected first half, as the transport corridor analytics platform blames slow customer procurement processes for delaying contract conversion and revenue recognition. For the six months, revenue falls 24% to GBP1.7 million from GBP2.3 million a year before, while the pretax loss widens to GBP1.0 million from GBP253,000. Basic loss per share increases to 0.46 pence from 0.12p a year earlier. Chair Ian Buddery says: "First half results clearly did not meet our expectations, largely as a result of protracted customer procurement processes in the UK and USA. Negotiations are continuing to progress without issues, and the board remains confident that these contracts will flow into second half revenue, underpinning the full year plan."

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By Eva Castanedo, Alliance News reporter

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