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Science ( (GB:SAG) ) has issued an announcement.
Science Group plc reported record adjusted operating profit of £23.1 million and record adjusted basic earnings per share of 40.2 pence for 2025, as revenue held broadly flat at £111.7 million but operating margin improved to 20.7%. Statutory operating profit more than doubled to £40.9 million, driven by a £24.1 million gain from corporate investment, lifting profit before tax to £41.5 million and statutory basic EPS to 75.1 pence.
The group’s strong cash generation, with £31.8 million from operations and year-end cash of £72.6 million, allowed it to boost net funds to £61.2 million while returning £14.3 million to shareholders through a larger buy-back and maintaining dividends. Reflecting this financial strength and a ROCE of 54.7%, the board proposed a 25% dividend increase and signalled continued buy-backs, while the Sagentia services division improved margins despite slightly lower revenue as it exited low-margin defence work and focused on higher value activities, including selective use of AI tools.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:SAG) stock is a Buy with a £621.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Science stock, see the GB:SAG Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on SAG Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SAG is a Outperform.
Science Group’s strong financial performance and strategic corporate actions, such as share buybacks, are the most significant factors contributing to its score. The stock’s undervaluation and solid dividend yield further enhance its attractiveness. However, technical indicators suggest caution in the short term.
To see Spark’s full report on SAG stock, click here.
More about Science
Science Group plc is an international services and systems company that delivers innovation through applied science, technology and engineering across medical, defence, industrial and consumer sectors. Operating under its Sagentia brand for advisory, product development and regulatory services, the group positions itself as a premium, high value-add provider with deep technical expertise and strong presence in the UK, North America and Europe.
Average Trading Volume: 46,367
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £228.4M
Find detailed analytics on SAG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.