Vesuvius Faces Persistent Market Challenges, Maintains Profit Expectations

Vesuvius ( (GB:VSVS) ) has issued an announcement.

Vesuvius plc reported that challenging market conditions have persisted, leading to an anticipated trading profit of approximately £77 million for the first half of 2025, in line with expectations. Despite these conditions, the company has made strong progress in its structural cost reduction program and plans to exceed its recurring cash cost savings target of £45 million by 2028. However, the difficult pricing environment, particularly in Europe and China, is limiting the company’s ability to fully recover labor cost inflation. Vesuvius expects its performance in the second half of the year to mirror the first half, with further progress delayed until 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VSVS) stock is a Buy with a £685.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Vesuvius stock, see the GB:VSVS Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:VSVS Stock

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

Vesuvius’s overall stock score reflects a solid financial and technical foundation, bolstered by an attractive valuation and positive corporate actions. The primary strengths are operational efficiency, bullish technical indicators, and high dividend yield, while the concerns lie in declining cash flow and revenue growth.

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More about Vesuvius

Vesuvius plc is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving process industries that operate under challenging high-temperature conditions. The company develops innovative and customized solutions, including flow control solutions, advanced refractories, and related technical services, aimed at enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability in manufacturing processes. Vesuvius has a worldwide presence, supported by a network of manufacturing plants and global technology centers, and focuses on delivering sustainable, profitable growth for its shareholders.

Average Trading Volume: 372,286

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £927.4M

For a thorough assessment of VSVS stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.