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Serco Group PLC (SRP) Earnings: Interim Dividend Falls Short, But EPS Exceeds Expectations with Robust Growth

  • Serco’s interim dividend per share is 1.45p, which is below the estimated 1.55p based on two estimates.
  • The company reported an adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS) of 9.60p, exceeding the estimated 8.51p from two estimates.
  • The guidance for 2025 has been updated since the company’s pre-close trading statement in June, reflecting improvements in both revenue and organic revenue growth expectations.
  • Serco has experienced robust growth in revenue, profit, and cash generation, primarily driven by the defence-focused North American business.
  • Analysts’ ratings on Serco include 7 buy, 3 hold, and 1 sell recommendations.

A look at Serco Group PLC Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend3
Growth2
Resilience2
Momentum5
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.0

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

Based on Smartkarma Smart Scores, Serco Group PLC seems to have a favorable long-term outlook. The company scores well in terms of momentum, indicating strong positive trends that may continue. Although its value and dividend scores are moderate, they still suggest stability and potential for returns. However, growth and resilience scores are lower, indicating areas where the company may need to focus on improving for future performance.

Serco Group PLC, a provider of outsourcing services globally, manages various projects and systems for governments, international agencies, and corporations. With a balance of strengths and areas for development in its Smart Scores, Serco appears well-positioned to leverage its momentum and solidify its performance in the outsourcing sector for sustained growth.


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