Essentra Keeps 2025 Trading on Track and Bolsters Portfolio with US Acquisition

Essentra ( (GB:ESNT) ) has provided an announcement.

Essentra reported that trading for the year to 31 December 2025 is in line with expectations, with group revenue expected to grow 2.5% on a constant currency like-for-like basis and to be flat on a reported basis due to foreign exchange effects. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 4.7% on a constant currency, like-for-like, working day-adjusted basis, driven by pricing, targeted exposure to faster-growing markets such as energy transformation and digital infrastructure, and easier comparatives, with EMEA delivering high single-digit growth, the Americas posting low single-digit gains and APAC slipping slightly following prior-year one-offs in China. Adjusted operating margins are expected to match the first half as management continues to pursue operational efficiencies, while the balance sheet and cash generation remain strong, with leverage forecast to stay within the sub‑1.5x target range, leaving capacity to fund further growth initiatives. The group also highlighted the December acquisition of US-based Device Technologies, a specialist in cable protection devices that broadens Essentra’s manufactured product portfolio, with integration progressing to plan and a robust pipeline of additional bolt-on deals under review, underscoring the company’s ongoing inorganic growth strategy.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ESNT) stock is a Buy with a £150.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Essentra stock, see the GB:ESNT Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:ESNT Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:ESNT is a Neutral.

Essentra’s overall stock score is driven by mixed financial performance and technical indicators suggesting potential bearish momentum. The high valuation poses a risk, but the positive impact of the share buyback program supports shareholder value. The absence of recent earnings call data limits insights into management’s outlook.

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More about Essentra

Essentra plc is a UK-headquartered global provider of essential components and solutions, specialising in the manufacture and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal items. Operating across 28 countries with around 3,000 employees, 14 manufacturing facilities, 26 distribution centres and 37 sales and service centres, it supplies low-cost but critical parts to approximately 64,000 customers in sectors including equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy.

Average Trading Volume: 730,700

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: £270.7M

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