RWS reports encouraging start to new financial year

11th Feb 2026 14:02

(Sharecast News) - RWS Holdings said on Wednesday that trading in the early part of its new financial year had been encouraging, as the group returned to organic constant currency growth and confirmed that full-year expectations remain unchanged.

In a statement issued ahead of its annual general meeting, interim chairman Andrew Brode said the 2025 financial year had been a pivotal one for the company as it refined its strategy to position itself as "the cultural intelligence partner for global enterprises deploying AI".

He said the AIM-traded group had reshaped its organisation to meet client demand for AI solutions that are culturally nuanced and effective across international markets, adding that the strategic focus had attracted new talent and strengthened expertise.

"Trading in the early months of 2026 has been encouraging," Brode said.

"We have returned to organic constant currency growth in the first quarter, driven by increasing adoption of our AI-related products and services."

He added that revenue growth, together with continued execution of the efficiency plan launched last year, underpins expectations for the current year.

"This revenue growth, combined with rigorous execution of the efficiency plan that we started last year, means that for the 2026 financial year we expect to deliver in line with our existing guidance."

Brode said the group's repositioning around AI-enabled services was gaining traction.

"Our strategy is delivering and we are well-positioned to create long-term value for shareholders."

Separately, RWS confirmed that Stephen Lamb would take up his role as chief financial officer and a director of the company on 2 March, having previously announced his appointment in October.

At 1110 GMT, shares in RWS Holdings were up 4.33% at 82p.

Reporting by Josh White for Sharecast.com.