Claim 55% Off TipRanks
- Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions
- Discover top-performing stock ideas and upgrade to a portfolio of market leaders with Smart Investor Picks
Macfarlane ( (GB:MACF) ) just unveiled an update.
Macfarlane Group PLC, a London-listed specialist in protective packaging, operates two main divisions: Packaging Distribution, the leading UK distributor of protective packaging products, and Manufacturing Operations, which designs and produces solutions for high-value and fragile items. Serving more than 20,000 customers across multiple sectors in the UK and Europe, the Glasgow-headquartered group employs over 1,200 people at 42 sites and collaborates with more than 2,000 suppliers to help clients cut supply chain costs, improve efficiency and enhance sustainability.
The company has announced that it will publish its results for the year ended 31 December 2025 on 26 February 2026, followed by a live online investor presentation on 3 March 2026 hosted by chief executive Peter Atkinson and finance director Ivor Gray. The event, accessible via the Investor Meet Company platform to both existing and potential shareholders, underlines Macfarlane’s efforts to maintain active engagement with the investment community and provide transparency around its performance and strategic direction.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MACF) stock is a Hold with a £73.00 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 strong financial performance and attractive valuation are significant positives. However, technical indicators suggest bearish momentum, and recent corporate events highlight potential risks. The company’s ability to manage these challenges will be crucial for future performance.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:MACF stock, click here.
More about Macfarlane
Macfarlane Group PLC, listed on the premium segment of the London Stock Exchange, is a specialist in protective packaging with more than 75 years in the UK packaging industry. Through its Packaging Distribution and Manufacturing Operations divisions, it supplies high-quality protective packaging that reduces supply chain costs and supports sustainability for over 20,000 customers across sectors such as e-commerce, food, logistics, electronics, medical and aerospace in the UK and Europe.
Headquartered in Glasgow, the company employs more than 1,200 staff across 42 sites in the UK, Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands, partnering with over 2,000 suppliers. Macfarlane Packaging Distribution is the leading UK distributor of protective packaging products, while Macfarlane Design and Manufacture focuses on designing and producing packaging for high-value and fragile goods, reinforcing the group’s strong position in its niche markets.
Average Trading Volume: 250,871
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £114.4M
See more data about MACF stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

