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Grafton Group Reports Strong First Half 2025 Performance Amid Market Challenges

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Grafton Group Reports Strong First Half 2025 Performance Amid Market Challenges

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The latest update is out from Grafton ( (GB:GFTU) ).

Grafton Group plc reported a 9.5% increase in adjusted operating profit for the first half of 2025, driven by strong contributions from Spain and Ireland, and the integration of Salvador Escoda. Despite challenges in some markets, the company maintained its operating margin and increased its interim dividend by 2.4%. Grafton continues to invest in market consolidation and growth opportunities, with a focus on the Iberian market, while maintaining a strong balance sheet to support future acquisitions and developments.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:GFTU) stock is a Buy with a £1038.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Grafton stock, see the GB:GFTU Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:GFTU Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:GFTU is a Outperform.

Grafton’s overall score reflects a solid financial structure and successful corporate actions such as share buybacks and strategic acquisitions. However, technical indicators show bearish momentum, and there are concerns about profitability and cash flow trends, which moderate the overall outlook.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:GFTU stock, click here.

More about Grafton

Grafton Group plc is an international building materials distributor and DIY retailer. The company focuses on providing building materials and related services across various markets, with a significant presence in the UK, Ireland, and Iberia. Grafton is committed to expanding its market share in the European building materials distribution sector.

Average Trading Volume: 315,277

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £1.7B

See more insights into GFTU stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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