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Macfarlane ( (GB:MACF) ) has issued an update.
Macfarlane Group PLC reported its interim results for the first half of 2025, highlighting a 13% increase in group revenue to £146.6 million compared to the same period in 2024. Despite this growth, the company faced challenges with a 22% decline in adjusted operating profit and a 49% drop in profit before tax, attributed to economic headwinds and weaker demand in its Distribution division. However, the Manufacturing Operations division showed resilience, bolstered by acquisitions and strong demand in the defense and aerospace sectors. The company remains optimistic about the second half of the year, expecting improvements through seasonal trading and strategic actions to manage costs and enhance business synergies.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MACF) stock is a Buy with a £109.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Macfarlane stock, see the GB:MACF Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:MACF Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:MACF is a Outperform.
Macfarlane’s stock is supported by strong financial health and an attractive valuation, but faces challenges from negative technical indicators. The effective management of cash flows and strategic share buyback program are positives, though the revenue growth slowdown and bearish technical outlook temper the overall score.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:MACF stock, click here.
More about Macfarlane
Macfarlane Group PLC is a prominent player in the UK packaging industry, specializing in protective packaging products through its two main divisions: Packaging Distribution and Manufacturing Operations. The company, headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, operates 43 sites across the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the Netherlands, serving over 20,000 customers primarily in the UK and Europe. Macfarlane Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange and collaborates with 1,700 suppliers to distribute and manufacture over 600,000 product lines to various sectors, including retail e-commerce, consumer goods, and aerospace.
Average Trading Volume: 599,545
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £153.9M
Find detailed analytics on MACF stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.