RTC Group holds profits and boosts cash as it raises dividend in tough recruitment market

The latest announcement is out from RTC Group plc ( (GB:RTC) ).

RTC Group plc, the AIM-listed recruitment specialist focused on technical and engineering roles across UK infrastructure and industrial sectors, has reported stable full-year results for 2025, despite what it described as a significantly challenging environment for the UK economy and recruitment market. The group serves blue-chip and government clients domestically and internationally, providing long-term workforce solutions in rail, energy, construction and related industries, supported by a debt-free balance sheet and a strong cash position.

For the year to 31 December 2025, RTC maintained operating profit at £2.5m and EBITDA at £3.3m on revenues of £95.5m, while boosting net cash from operating activities to £5.2m and ending the year with £3.9m of cash and no term debt. The board has proposed lifting the final dividend to 5.5p per share, taking total 2025 payouts to £842,387, and highlighted enhanced earnings per share, share buy-backs and a solid multi-sector order book as evidence that the company is well positioned to weather rising employment costs and labour market stagnation while continuing to create value for shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RTC) stock is a Buy with a £106.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RTC Group plc stock, see the GB:RTC Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on RTC Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, RTC is a Outperform.

RTC Group plc’s stock score is driven by strong technical indicators and attractive valuation metrics. The company’s strategic positioning and positive corporate events further support its potential. However, moderate financial performance and cash flow challenges highlight areas for improvement.

To see Spark’s full report on RTC stock, click here.

More about RTC Group plc

RTC Group plc is an AIM-listed recruitment company supplying white- and blue-collar temporary and permanent labour to rail, energy, utilities, manufacturing, engineering, water, transportation, highways and construction sectors in the UK and overseas. It operates through its Ganymede, ATA Recruitment and GSS brands, and also generates rental and conferencing income from its Derby Conference Centre headquarters.

Average Trading Volume: 5,987

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £13.5M

Learn more about RTC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.