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James Halstend JAMES HALSTEAD PLC 14 October 2026 JAMES HALSTEAD PLC ( " James Halstead " , the " Group " or the " Company " ) PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT OF AUDITED RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2026 James Halstead plc , the AIM listed manufacturer and international distributor of commercial flooring , announces its results for the year ended 30 June 2026 : Financial highlights • Our 50th year of increased dividend with a final dividend per ordinary share proposed of 6.10p ( 2025 : 6.05p ) bringing the total dividend for the year to 8.95p ( 2025 : 8.80p ) Revenue at £ 259.9 million ( 2025 : £ 262.0 million ) • • Profit before tax of £ 48.2 million ( 2025 : £ 55.1 million ) • Profit after tax of £ 35.4 million ( 2025 : £ 40.6 million ) Cash generated from operating activities £ 49.1 million ( 2025 : £ 35.7m ) Cash of £ 75.7 million ( 2025 : £ 68.4 million ) Earnings per ordinary share of 8.5p ( 2025 : 9.7p ) Operational highlights • • Gross margins maintained at 44.6 % ( 2025 : 44.5 % ) Continued investment in our operations with previous year capital spend now delivering operational improvements New product development efforts continued to deliver with the launch of Finesse EC , our latest electrostatic conductive product and Geotone QuickLay , an adhesive- free installation system that saves considerable time Several key projects completed during the year . Selected projects include : Universal Rubber Belt Manufacturing in DIC ° ° Bennet Pharmaceutical head office in Greece о EDU Camp School in Cyprus о Bassadone Motors in Gibraltar Outlook • • • • Short term ongoing headwinds in Europe ( particularly the UK ) are affecting repair , renewal and roll - out budgets that have been constrained by additional employment costs in education , healthcare and hospitality sectors The Group expects continued growth in core UK manufactured ranges as spending on education , prisons , healthcare and aged care increases Direct export markets remain positive The Board remains confident in the Group's prospects for the year ahead , supported by a strong balance sheet , prudent cost and stock control and a leading market presence Mr Mark Halstead , Executive Chairman , commenting on the results , said : " This is our 50th year of increased dividend but it has been a difficult year . The Gulf situation created clear pressure on material and energy costs while weaker demand and structural changes in the UK distribution market also affected sales and profit in the short term . Notwithstanding these challenges , I am pleased to report , that against , this backdrop cash inflows from operations were 37.4 % ahead of the comparative with cash balances at the year - end of £ 75.7 million . The strength of our balance sheet