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Science Group Reports Strong Interim Results and Strategic Investment Gains

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  • Science Group’s profit before tax surged to £32.2 million, driven by a successful Ricardo investment.
  • The company’s cash position strengthened to £82.0 million, enhancing future strategic opportunities.
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Science Group Reports Strong Interim Results and Strategic Investment Gains

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Science ( (GB:SAG) ) has shared an announcement.

Science Group plc reported strong interim results for the first half of 2025, with a significant increase in profit before tax to £32.2 million, largely driven by a successful investment in Ricardo plc. The Group’s adjusted operating profit also saw a rise, despite challenging market conditions in its Professional Services Division, which was offset by robust performance in its Systems businesses. The investment in Ricardo yielded a pre-tax return of £24.0 million, demonstrating the Group’s strategic acumen in capital deployment. The company’s cash position strengthened significantly, with group cash reaching £82.0 million by the end of June 2025, positioning Science Group well for future opportunities.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:SAG) stock is a Buy with a £620.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Science stock, see the GB:SAG Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:SAG Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:SAG is a Outperform.

The overall stock score is driven by strong financial performance and positive corporate events. However, technical analysis indicates potential risks with an overbought RSI, and valuation metrics suggest the stock is fairly priced. Risks related to the performance of Ricardo, a significant investment, should be monitored.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:SAG stock, click here.

More about Science

Science Group plc is an international Professional Services and Systems organization that delivers innovation through science, technology, and engineering. The company invests capital generated from operating cash flow into corporate opportunities, leveraging its resources and capabilities to generate attractive returns for shareholders.

Average Trading Volume: 29,530

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £244.1M

Find detailed analytics on SAG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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