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James Cropper ( (GB:CRPR) ) has issued an announcement.
James Cropper plc has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of the fiscal year 2026, with a 3.7% increase in revenue to £51.8 million and a significant 51.9% rise in adjusted EBITDA to £4.1 million. The company’s Advanced Materials segment saw a 13.4% revenue growth, while the Paper & Packaging segment made substantial progress despite a previous customer loss. The strategic focus on organic growth, sustainable profitability, and disciplined capital allocation has started to yield positive results, positioning the company for long-term value creation. The company anticipates continued robust trading and aims for break-even adjusted EBITDA in the Paper & Packaging business by the end of the fiscal year.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:CRPR) stock is a Hold with a £332.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on James Cropper stock, see the GB:CRPR Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:CRPR Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:CRPR is a Neutral.
James Cropper’s overall score is driven by strong technical momentum, despite challenges in profitability and valuation. Positive cash flow trends offer some optimism, but the company must address its financial weaknesses to improve its stock appeal.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:CRPR stock, click here.
More about James Cropper
James Cropper plc is a globally recognized company specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced materials and paper products. The company operates through two main businesses: Advanced Materials, which develops nonwoven materials and electrochemical coatings for sectors such as aerospace, clean energy, and defense, and Paper & Packaging, which offers creative papers and bespoke molded fiber packaging. With over 180 years of innovation, James Cropper serves a diverse range of customers with high-performance solutions tailored to specialized applications, supporting the transition to a circular economy.
Average Trading Volume: 6,956
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: £31.53M
See more insights into CRPR stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.