FirstGroup reports profit in FY25, increases dividend, plans buyback, boosts outlook, stock gains

From Nasdaq: 2025-06-10 04:15:00

FirstGroup Plc reported a profit in fiscal 2025, compared to a loss last year, leading to an 8% increase in shares. The results were boosted by the absence of prior year’s pension charges and higher revenues. The company also announced a higher dividend and a 50 million pounds share buyback program. Looking ahead to fiscal 2026, FirstGroup expects to at least maintain adjusted earnings per share. Revenue for the year climbed to 5.07 billion pounds, with adjusted revenue at 1.37 billion pounds. The stock is trading at 206.40 pence on the LSE, up 7.5 percent.



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