McBride plc has shown strong financial and operational performance with significant improvements in EBITDA, cash generation, and market penetration. The company successfully reinstated its dividend and is progressing well with its strategic transformation initiatives. However, challenges remain with revenue declines in actual terms and ongoing cost pressures in a competitive market.

Company Guidance

During the call, McBride plc provided comprehensive guidance on their financial performance and strategic outlook. The company reported a slight decline in group revenues by GBP 8.3 million or 0.9% on an actual basis for the fiscal year ending June 2025, but a 0.7% increase on a constant currency basis. The CEO, Christopher Ian Smith, highlighted that they have doubled their EBITDA returns and normalized their balance sheet, with a significant reduction in net debt now close to GBP 100 million, surpassing their debt cover target of 1.5x. McBride announced the reinstatement of an annual dividend, recommended at 3p, reflecting their confidence in sustaining high profit margins amid a competitive market. The company also outlined their transformation program, which aims to deliver GBP 50 million in cumulative net benefits over five years, and reported a 4.3% volume growth, driven by new contract manufacturing volumes and private label expansion. Despite challenges from cost pressures, McBride maintained an EBITDA margin of 9.3% and demonstrated strong cash flow generation with GBP 93.9 million free cash flow, positioning them for future growth and investment opportunities.

Strong Financial Performance

McBride reported doubled EBITDA returns from historic levels and normalized balance sheet. The company maintained adjusted operating profit at GBP 66.1 million, similar to last year, and achieved strong cash generation with free cash flow at GBP 93.9 million.

Successful Market Penetration and Growth

The company reported a volume growth of 4.3%, with private label growth continuing to outperform branded growth. Notably, there was a 7% growth in laundry liquids against a market growth of 2.8%.

Reinstatement of Annual Dividend

Due to the improved financial position, McBride has reinstated its annual dividend, recommending a 3p per share dividend for the fiscal year 2025, the first in over 5 years.

Strong Operational Improvements

The company achieved the best service levels in over 6 years, and improved carbon footprint, with an intensity reduction of 8%. Manufacturing improvements led to a 2% increase in operating effectiveness.

Strategic Initiatives

McBride's transformation program is on track to deliver GBP 50 million cumulative net benefit over 5 years, with significant progress in commercial and service excellence programs.

McBride (GB:MCB) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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GB:MCB Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Feb 24, 2026	2026 (Q2)	- / -	0.114	―	―	―
Sep 17, 2025	2025 (Q4)	- / 0.10	0.12	-19.17% (-0.02)	―	―
Feb 25, 2025	2025 (Q2)	- / 0.11	0.091	25.27% (+0.02)	―	―
Sep 17, 2024	2024 (Q4)	- / 0.12	-0.024	600.00% (+0.14)	―	―
Feb 27, 2024	2024 (Q2)	- / 0.09	-0.042	316.67% (+0.13)	―	―
Sep 19, 2023	2023 (Q4)	- / -0.02	-0.059	59.32% (+0.03)	―	―
Feb 28, 2023	2023 (Q2)	- / -0.04	-0.081	48.15% (+0.04)	―	―
Sep 29, 2022	2022 (Q4)	- / -0.06	0.024	-345.83% (-0.08)	―	―
Feb 22, 2022	2022 (Q2)	- / -0.08	0.071	-214.08% (-0.15)	―	―
Sep 07, 2021	2021 (Q4)	- / 0.02	0.016	50.00% (<+0.01)	―	―

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GB:MCB Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Sep 17, 2025	107.20p	121.20p	+13.06%
Feb 25, 2025	142.50p	146.50p	+2.81%
Sep 17, 2024	115.50p	116.00p	+0.43%
Feb 27, 2024	73.60p	88.60p	+20.38%

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McBride PLC (GB:MCB) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 24, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).

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