PZ Cussons lifts profit guidance after broad-based first-half growth

PZ Cussons ( (GB:PZC) ) has shared an announcement.

PZ Cussons reported a strong first-half performance for the six months to 29 November 2025, with like-for-like revenue up 9.5% and growth across all four lead markets of the UK, Australia and New Zealand, Nigeria and Indonesia. Revenue rose 8% to £269.3m, adjusted operating profit jumped 31.9%, and adjusted profit before tax climbed 50.5%, helped by double-digit growth in its ten largest brands, tight cost control and non-cash FX gains linked to a stronger Nigerian naira.

The group has completed its strategic review, strengthened its balance sheet and sharpened its focus through the disposal of its 50% stake in the PZ Wilmar joint venture, which has generated £48.5m of proceeds to date and contributed to a £27.7m reduction in net debt since May 2025. Maintaining its interim dividend at 1.50p per share, the board set a new capital allocation framework targeting net debt to EBITDA of 1.0–1.5x, a progressive dividend and selective bolt-on M&A, while raising full-year adjusted operating profit guidance to £53–57m and reiterating cost-savings plans largely earmarked for reinvestment in brands and people.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PZC) stock is a Hold with a £75.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on PZ Cussons stock, see the GB:PZC Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:PZC Stock

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

PZ Cussons’ overall stock score reflects a mixed financial performance with challenges in profitability and cash flow. However, positive earnings guidance and strong corporate events suggest potential for improvement. Technical indicators and valuation metrics indicate a cautious market sentiment.

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More about PZ Cussons

PZ Cussons is a Manchester-headquartered listed consumer goods group with just under 2,500 employees and operations across Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific and North America. The company focuses on hygiene, baby and beauty categories through brands such as Carex, Childs Farm, Cussons Baby, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Premier, Sanctuary Spa and St.Tropez, with sustainability and community wellbeing embedded in its strategy.

Founded in 1884, PZ Cussons builds portfolios of locally loved brands in both developed and emerging markets, including lead positions in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, Nigeria and Indonesia. Its business model seeks to leverage competitive go-to-market capabilities and manufacturing scale to deliver long-term, sustainable shareholder value.

Average Trading Volume: 839,105

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £333.9M

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