Strix lifts volumes, sharpens filtration focus and steps up £20m capital return

Strix Group ( (GB:KETL) ) just unveiled an update.

Strix Group expects to report around £150m in revenue and adjusted profit before tax of £9.8m–£10.2m for the 15 months to 31 March 2026, with trading volumes outside China ahead of last year despite higher copper, silver and plastics costs and challenging markets. Its Controls division is benefiting from post-tariff improvements and the roll-out of Low-Cost and Next Generation controls, while the Consumer Goods arm has returned to growth after restructuring, sharpened its focus on water filtration, and is pursuing innovations such as PFAS reduction to capture a market growing an estimated 7–8% annually.

The company is also returning capital to shareholders via a fully subscribed £10m tender offer at 43 pence and an ongoing £10m share buyback, of which about £3.4m has been deployed so far before a temporary pause to complete the tender. Governance is in transition as CEO Mark Bartlett prepares to step down at the end of May 2026, with Chairman Gary Lamb overseeing the search and interim period, changes that come as Strix seeks to defend market share against copyist manufacturers and optimise production efficiency to protect margins in more price-sensitive and less regulated markets.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:KETL) stock is a Buy with a £70.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Strix Group stock, see the GB:KETL Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on KETL Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, KETL is a Neutral.

The overall stock score of 68 reflects a mix of strong technical momentum and reasonable valuation, offset by financial performance challenges. The stock’s bullish trend is a significant positive, but the company’s financial health, particularly profitability and leverage, presents risks that need to be addressed to sustain long-term growth.

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More about Strix Group

Strix Group, based on the Isle of Man and listed on AIM, is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of kettle safety controls and related components for water heating, temperature control, steam management and water filtration. Through brands such as Aqua Optima and LAICA, it provides water solutions globally, and has expanded into complementary products and technologies to deepen its market reach.

Average Trading Volume: 1,096,261

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £88.74M

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