- Computacenter’s adjusted pretax profit for the first half of 2025 was £81.5 million, a 6.5% decrease compared to last year, and below the estimated £87.7 million.
- Revenue increased by 29% year-on-year to £3.99 billion, surpassing the estimate of £3.42 billion.
- Adjusted earnings per share stood at 52.5p, slightly down from 55p the previous year.
- An interim dividend per share of 23.6p has been declared.
- Adjusted revenue rose by 25% year-on-year to £5.67 billion.
- The adjusted operating profit inched up by 1.2% to £82.1 million, but did not meet the estimate of £85.1 million.
- The company maintains a healthy order backlog and has had a strong start to the third quarter.
- Growth in adjusted operating profit is still anticipated for the full year.
- Computacenter expects full-year adjusted operating profit to surpass the previous year, despite an adverse currency translation impact of approximately £4 million.
- There is some recovery expected in public sector activity in Germany in the second half, whereas challenges in France are likely to persist.
- Analysts are positive, with 9 buy ratings, 3 holds, and no sell recommendations.
A look at Computacenter PLC Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 2 | |
| Dividend | 3 | |
| Growth | 3 | |
| Resilience | 4 | |
| Momentum | 4 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.2 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Computacenter PLC, a company providing IT services to businesses and public sector entities, has achieved promising scores across various factors according to Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a solid Resilience score of 4, Computacenter demonstrates a strong ability to navigate market challenges and uncertainties. This indicates a robust foundation for long-term stability and reliability.
Additionally, with Growth and Momentum scores both at 3 and 4 respectively, Computacenter exhibits positive signs of progress and market traction. These scores suggest potential opportunities for expansion and sustained performance in the future. While the Value and Dividend scores are not as high, the overall outlook for Computacenter PLC appears optimistic, positioning the company for continued growth and resilience in the coming years.
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