Norcros’ FY26 outcome is in-line with market forecasts despite challenging underlying conditions. Gains came from UK progress, FIBO acquisition and tight control of South African operations. Strong cash generation was a pleasing feature.
Key financial metrics are revenues +10% at £393m, PBT of £40.4m slightly ahead of expectations, and net debt £8m better than anticipated at £67m. Underlying revenues were modestly ahead y-o-y in both UK/Ireland and South Africa as pricing/mix more than offset lower volumes.
FIBO (acquired in Oct ‘25) has performed as expected, supported by a strong manufacturing base. At a Group level we expect benefits to come from greater connectivity across channels, product development, and distribution.
Norcros shares at 285p have declined c. 20% since the end of February. This decline seems disproportionate given no direct impact to trading apparent from conflict in the Middle East.
Our estimates and fair value of 397p/share are unchanged.
16 Apr 2026
A year of good progress, matching expectations
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A year of good progress, matching expectations
Norcros plc (NXR:LON) | 284 11.4 1.4% | Mkt Cap: 256.4m
- Published:
16 Apr 2026 -
Author:
Toby Thorrington -
Pages:
5 -
Norcros’ FY26 outcome is in-line with market forecasts despite challenging underlying conditions. Gains came from UK progress, FIBO acquisition and tight control of South African operations. Strong cash generation was a pleasing feature.
Key financial metrics are revenues +10% at £393m, PBT of £40.4m slightly ahead of expectations, and net debt £8m better than anticipated at £67m. Underlying revenues were modestly ahead y-o-y in both UK/Ireland and South Africa as pricing/mix more than offset lower volumes.
FIBO (acquired in Oct ‘25) has performed as expected, supported by a strong manufacturing base. At a Group level we expect benefits to come from greater connectivity across channels, product development, and distribution.
Norcros shares at 285p have declined c. 20% since the end of February. This decline seems disproportionate given no direct impact to trading apparent from conflict in the Middle East.
Our estimates and fair value of 397p/share are unchanged.