Senior PLC (GB:SNR)
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Rating:65Neutral
Price Target:
286.00 p
▼(-1.72% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/04/26
The score is driven mainly by steady-but-not-strong financial performance and a positive earnings update (profit/margin expansion, strong cash conversion, deleveraging). Technicals are supportive but look stretched, while valuation is the main drag due to a high P/E and low yield.
Positive Factors
Strategic refocus via disposal
Completing the Aerostructures disposal narrows Senior to its core fluid conveyance and thermal-management strengths. Proceeds were deployed to strengthen the balance sheet, improving financial flexibility for targeted organic investment, bolt‑on M&A and disciplined capital returns over the medium term.
Negative Factors
FX translation and US exposure
Significant US revenue share exposes reported sales and margins to currency swings; a ~£10m translation drag occurred. Persistent FX volatility can erode reported growth, complicate forecasting and intermittently depress margins unless hedging or natural currency offsets are scaled up.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strategic refocus via disposal
Completing the Aerostructures disposal narrows Senior to its core fluid conveyance and thermal-management strengths. Proceeds were deployed to strengthen the balance sheet, improving financial flexibility for targeted organic investment, bolt‑on M&A and disciplined capital returns over the medium term.
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Senior plc (SNR) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£1.20B
Dividend Yield1.06%
Average Volume (3M)503.45K
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.4
Beta (1Y)1.43
Revenue Growth-13.81%
EPS Growth13.86%
CountryUK
Employees6,779
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryAerospace & Defense
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.04
Shares Outstanding419,418,100
10 Day Avg. Volume505,490
30 Day Avg. Volume503,447
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.02
Price to Book (P/B)2.12
Price to Sales (P/S)1.09
P/FCF Ratio24.86
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£270.00Price Target Upside-7.22% Downside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)£755.10M
Senior plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Senior plc designs, manufactures, and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the aerospace, defense, land vehicle, and power and energy markets worldwide. The company operates in two divisi...
How the Company Makes Money
Senior plc makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling engineered components and subsystems to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tier-one suppliers, predominantly in aerospace and defense, and to customers in selected industrial m...
Senior plc Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 02, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 10, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented materially positive operational and financial momentum: double‑digit adjusted profit growth, margin expansion, strong cash conversion, significant deleveraging and a progressive dividend. Aerospace drove the outperformance (volume, pricing, settlements) while Flexonics showed resilience despite soft truck markets and lumpy aftermarket orders. Key risks flagged were FX translation exposure, working capital build to support aerospace ramp, postponed share buyback and a number of non‑recurring/statutory adjustments. Overall the positives (profit, margins, cash, balance sheet) outweigh the manageable challenges and one‑offs.Positive Updates
Strategic disposal completed
Sale of Aerostructures business completed on 31 Dec 2025, refocusing the group on fluid conveyance and thermal management and unlocking proceeds used to strengthen the balance sheet.
Negative Updates
FX headwinds and translation risk
Currency translation reduced reported revenue by roughly GBP 10m and created a modest ~GBP 1m FX drag on adjusted operating profit; management flagged potential FX headwind in 2026 given large US exposure (c.2/3 of business).
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strategic disposal completed
Sale of Aerostructures business completed on 31 Dec 2025, refocusing the group on fluid conveyance and thermal management and unlocking proceeds used to strengthen the balance sheet.
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Company Guidance
The Board said trading in the first two months of 2026 has started well and its expectations for 2026 are unchanged, with the group on track to hit its medium‑term targets after a strong FY25: revenue £738m (+6% at constant currency), adjusted operating profit £63.6m (+22% cc) and margin 8.6% (+110bps), adjusted PBT £51.2m (+24% cc), adjusted EPS 9.65p (+9%), ROCE 13.1% (+140bps) and cash conversion 90% (above the 85% target); free cash flow was £36m (+37%), net debt (incl. IFRS 16) reduced to £117m (from £230m) with leverage 0.9x (target 0.5–1.5x), and a proposed total dividend of 3p per share (+25%, earnings cover 3.2x). Management reiterated medium‑term expectations of mid‑single‑digit organic revenue growth through the cycle, aerospace margins progressing toward mid‑teens (aerospace revenue £426m, book‑to‑bill 1.21), Flexonics margins within a 10–12% range (12.1% incl. JV), ROCE 15–20% target, CapEx ~£32.6m in 2025 (1.5x depreciation) expected to be 1.3x in 2026 and trend to 1.1x medium‑term, working capital ~18% of sales in 2026 (14% in 2025), R&D ~2.1% of revenue, and continued focus on disciplined capital allocation and bolt‑on M&A.Senior plc Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
63
Positive
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
66
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 738.20M | 977.10M | 963.50M | 848.40M | 658.70M |
| Gross Profit | 169.00M | 173.70M | 174.00M | 148.00M | 101.50M |
| EBITDA | 78.70M | 99.00M | 94.00M | 82.40M | 79.80M |
| Net Income | 29.40M | 25.90M | 31.10M | 20.20M | 24.20M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 781.50M | 1.02B | 985.30M | 976.90M | 827.80M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 82.00M | 45.50M | 47.60M | 43.20M | 51.10M |
| Total Debt | 199.30M | 275.10M | 251.40M | 222.10M | 204.20M |
| Total Liabilities | 401.20M | 545.90M | 528.20M | 527.50M | 402.70M |
| Stockholders Equity | 380.30M | 469.90M | 457.10M | 449.40M | 425.10M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 32.40M | 6.20M | 7.70M | 27.90M | 5.80M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 64.40M | 49.40M | 41.40M | 58.40M | 27.10M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -45.30M | -44.20M | -54.80M | -54.60M | 30.60M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -62.70M | -4.80M | 17.60M | -14.40M | -29.50M |
Senior plc Technical Analysis
Positive
291.00
Price Trends
269.22
Positive
232.87
Positive
212.25
Positive
Market Momentum
3.83
Positive
58.62
Neutral
79.58
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:SNR, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 291 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 283.75, above the 50-day MA of 269.22, and above the 200-day MA of 212.25, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 3.83 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 58.62 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 79.58 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:SNR.
Senior plc Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | £67.11B | 24.91 | 17.90% | 1.99% | 11.60% | 8.03% | |
69 Neutral | £99.83B | 16.57 | 227.54% | 0.91% | 9.62% | 146.74% | |
65 Neutral | £1.20B | 27.39 | 7.31% | 1.06% | -13.81% | 13.86% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
63 Neutral | £1.50B | 32.18 | 13.12% | 1.64% | -2.53% | 22.25% | |
58 Neutral | £2.51B | 20.00 | -35.50% | 2.00% | -4.59% | -256.51% | |
41 Neutral | £29.56M | ― | 192.83% | ― | ― | ― |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Senior plc Corporate Events
Executive/Board Changes
Senior plc executives receive vested shares under incentive and bonus plans
Neutral
Mar 20, 2026
Senior plc has released ordinary shares to several persons discharging managerial responsibilities under its 2014 and 2024 Long-Term Incentive Plans, a deferred bonus plan and a restricted share award plan, following the partial satisfaction of pe...
Shareholder Meetings
Senior plc Sets 2026 AGM Date and Seeks Renewal of Share Option Scheme
Neutral
Mar 12, 2026
Senior plc has scheduled its 2026 Annual General Meeting for 8 May at its Rickmansworth head office, underscoring the event as a key forum for shareholders to hear directly from the board and question directors on the company’s progress. Sha...
Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Senior plc Publishes 2025 Annual Report and Accounts
Neutral
Mar 12, 2026
Senior plc has published its Annual Report Accounts 2025, making the full unedited document available via the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority’s National Storage Mechanism. The report is also accessible on the company’s investor relat...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Senior plc Grants Nil-Cost Long-Term Share Awards to Senior Management
Positive
Mar 12, 2026
Senior plc has awarded conditional share rights to several senior executives under its 2024 Long-Term Incentive Plan and its deferred bonus plan, covering ordinary shares of 10 pence each to the chief executive, chief financial officer and other k...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Senior Confirms Arcline Approach as Takeover Talks Continue Under Panel Deadline
Neutral
Mar 5, 2026
Senior plc has confirmed that it received a preliminary, non‑binding all‑cash proposal on 21 February 2026 from Arcline Investment Management to acquire its entire issued and to be issued share capital, following recent media speculati...
M&A Transactions
Senior Confirms Tinicum-Blackstone Takeover Approach as Clock Ticks on Offer Deadline
Neutral
Mar 3, 2026
Senior plc has confirmed that it received a preliminary, non-binding all-cash proposal on 20 February 2026 from a consortium comprising Tinicum Incorporated and funds and vehicles managed by Blackstone to acquire the entire issued and to be issued...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Senior plc posts strong 2025 results and refocuses on fluid conveyance and thermal management
Positive
Mar 2, 2026
Senior plc reported a strong 2025 performance from its continuing operations, with revenue up 6% at constant currency and adjusted profit before tax rising 24%, driven by robust growth in its Aerospace division and resilient double-digit margins i...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Senior plc boosts profits, cash flow and dividend as it completes Aerostructures exit
Positive
Mar 2, 2026
Senior plc reported strong 2025 results from continuing operations, underscoring its strategic shift after completing the sale of its Aerostructures business on 31 December to focus on fluid conveyance and thermal management. Revenue from continui...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackM&A TransactionsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Senior Enters Offer Period After Multiple Cash Approaches, Puts £40m Buyback on Hold
Neutral
Feb 27, 2026
Senior plc has entered an offer period after rejecting three all-cash takeover proposals from an initial suitor that the board said fundamentally undervalued the group and its future prospects. The board then mandated Lazard and Jefferies to sound...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Senior plc Lifts FY25 Profit Expectations and Sharpens Balance Sheet
Positive
Jan 22, 2026
Senior plc reported that trading for the year ended 31 December 2025 was stronger than previously expected, driven particularly by outperformance in its Aerospace business, and now anticipates full-year adjusted profit before tax to be comfortably...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackM&A Transactions
Senior Sells Aerostructures Unit and Launches £40m Buyback to Sharpen Strategic Focus
Positive
Jan 5, 2026
Senior plc has completed the sale of its Aerostructures business to Sullivan Street Partners, a move that marks a major step in its strategy to focus on becoming a leading global fluid conveyance and thermal management company. The group plans to ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackM&A Transactions
Senior completes Aerostructures sale and readies £40m buyback
Positive
Dec 31, 2025
Senior plc has completed the sale of its Aerostructures business to private equity firm Sullivan Street Partners, marking a further step in reshaping its portfolio around higher-value engineered components and systems. The company plans to use the...
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