Chemring flags slower start to FY26, non‑cash impairment at Kilgore Flares
20th Feb 2026 08:31
(Sharecast News) - Aerospace and defence firm Chemring shares slipped in early trading on Friday after it reported a slower‑than‑expected start to the year, flagged operational disruption in its countermeasures division and warned that net debt would rise as investment ramps up.
Read moreChemring profits surge on increased military spending by Nato states
9th Dec 2025 07:17
(Sharecast News) - Defence group Chemring on Tuesday reported a sharp jump in annual profit as governments increased military spending amid the growing threat from Russia and dwindling support from the US under the Trump administration.
Read moreChemring sees FY operating profit in line with views after 'significant' contract wins
10th Nov 2025 07:56
(Sharecast News) - Chemring said on Monday that full-year operating profit was set to be in line with analyst expectations following further "significant" contract wins in the second half.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks higher on hopes of geopolitical easing
19th Aug 2025 17:11
(Sharecast News) - London equities closed higher on Tuesday as investors weighed the possibility of progress towards ending the Ukraine war, after US president Donald Trump said he was arranging a meeting between his Ukrainian and Russian counterparts.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks slip on slew of UK data
30th Jun 2025 17:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Monday as investors digested a series of UK economic data and monitored developments in North American trade negotiations.
Read moreChemring acquires Hampshire-based SDR systems manufacturer
30th Jun 2025 07:04
(Sharecast News) - Aerospace and defence products business Chemring has acquired Hampshire-based software-defined radio systems manufacturer Landguard Nexus in a deal worth as much as £20.0m.
Read moreChemring-Norway explosives factory study goes to second stage
26th Jun 2025 07:55
(Sharecast News) - Chemring said a joint feasibility study with Norway on a new military explosives factory would now go to a second phase.
Read moreBerenberg upgrades Chemring to 'buy'
6th Jun 2025 08:02
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg upgraded aerospace and defence firm Chemring from 'hold' to 'buy' on Friday, citing an "energetic outlook".
Read moreLondon close: Stocks higher on service data, tariff reprieve
4th Jun 2025 18:04
(Sharecast News) - London equities closed modestly higher on Wednesday, supported by a rebound in the UK services sector and relief that the country avoided increased US tariffs on steel and aluminium.
Read moreChemring order book hits record as nations ramp up defence spending
3rd Jun 2025 07:04
(Sharecast News) - Defence and aerospace company Chemring held annual guidance after a jump in interim profits and record order book amid global geopolitical tensions.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed ahead of Nvidia results
28th May 2025 16:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday in mixed territory as investors remained cautious ahead of quarterly results from US chipmaker Nvidia, a key barometer for global tech sentiment, due later in the global day.
Read moreRBC Capital starts coverage of Cohort, Chemring and Qinetiq
28th Apr 2025 08:30
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage of SMID UK defence companies Cohort, Chemring and Qinetiq on Monday, with a preference for products over services.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed ahead of Trump's tariff announcement
2nd Apr 2025 14:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday on a mixed note, with investors reacting cautiously to geopolitical developments, particularly US president Donald Trump's looming announcement of reciprocal tariffs.
Read moreChemring's Roke wins 'strategically important' MoD missile defence contract
2nd Apr 2025 07:24
(Sharecast News) - Chemring said on Wednesday that its Roke business has won a "strategically important" UK Ministry of Defence missile defence contract valued at £251m over six years.
Read moreSunday newspaper round-up: BP, Defence, Tesla
9th Mar 2025 12:24
(Sharecast News) - Hedge fund Elliott wants BP to let go its petrol stations and move aggressively to improve its performance. BP management is preparing for a push in that regard by the activist investor. Elliott has already expressed its dissatisfaction with BP boss, Murray Auchincloss's move away from green projects and £10bn in additional investment in oil. - The Financial Mail on Sunday
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