Grafton launches another share buyback, backs FY profit expectations
10th Nov 2022 07:53
(Sharecast News) - Building materials distributor and DIY retailer Grafton announced another share buyback programme on Thursday as it backed its expectations for full-year operating profit and posted a rise in revenue.
Read moreGrafton appoints Eric Born as CEO
28th Oct 2022 07:16
(Sharecast News) - Building materials distributor Grafton has appointed Eric Born as its new chief executive officer.
Read moreSIG appoints Grafton boss Gavin Slark as CEO
8th Sep 2022 16:41
(Sharecast News) - Insulation and roofing supplier SIG said on Thursday that Grafton boss Gavin Slark will succeed Steve Francis as chief executive on 1 February 2023.
Read moreGrafton H1 profits dip as activity levels normalise
25th Aug 2022 07:15
(Sharecast News) - Building materials distributor and DIY retailer Grafton posted a jump in first-half revenues but a decline in profits on Thursday as activity levels normalised following the pandemic boost.
Read moreGrafton delivers 'good' H1 trading performance, revenues up almost 14% YOY
12th Jul 2022 07:05
(Sharecast News) - Building materials distributor Grafton said on Tuesday that it had delivered a "good trading performance" in the first half of the year and stated it was now in a "very strong" financial position.
Read moreGrafton CEO to step down
4th Jul 2022 07:05
(Sharecast News) - Builders merchants Grafton revealed on Monday that chief executive Gavin Slark has opted to step down as chief executive officer after 11 years in the role.
Read moreGrafton starts £100m share buyback
9th May 2022 07:44
(Sharecast News) - Building materials distributor and DIY retailer Grafton Group has started its £100m share buyback, announced last month.
Read moreGrafton unveils £100m share buyback
28th Apr 2022 08:30
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Grafton Group sparked on Thursday after the building materials specialist posted a jump in first-quarter sales and announced a £100m share buyback.
Read moreGrafton hails 'very strong' performance across business as FY profits jump
24th Feb 2022 08:14
(Sharecast News) - Building materials distributor and DIY retailer Grafton posted a jump in full-year profits and revenue on Thursday as it hailed a "very strong" performance across all businesses and record contributions from Woodie's and Selco.
Read moreGrafton buys Ireland's Sitetech for undisclosed sum
22nd Dec 2021 07:23
(Sharecast News) - Building materials distributor and retailer Grafton Group said it had bought Ireland's Sitetech Building Products for an undisclosed sum.
Read moreCMA says sale of Grafton's merchanting business raises competition concerns
29th Nov 2021 11:07
(Sharecast News) - The Competition and Markets Authority said on Monday that it will refer the sale of Grafton's merchanting business to Huw Gray for an in-depth investigation if the two parties do not address competition concerns by next week.
Read moreGrafton upgrades full-year profit forecast
9th Nov 2021 08:22
(Sharecast News) - Building materials distributor and DIY retailer Grafton said on Tuesday that full-year operating profits were set to be ahead of market expectations following stronger-than-expected trading.
Read moreGrafton posts record H1 profits, reinstates dividend
25th Aug 2021 07:04
(Sharecast News) - Building materials and DIY group Grafton on Wednesday reported record profits and reinstated its dividend after a strong performance from its Woodies business in Ireland.
Read moreGrafton posts record H1 profits, reinstates dividend
25th Aug 2021 07:04
(Sharecast News) - Building materials and DIY group Grafton on Wednesday reported record profits and reinstated its dividend after a strong performance from its Woodies business in Ireland.
Read moreThursday broker round-up
8th Jul 2021 13:04
(Sharecast News) - Croda International: HSBC upgrades to buy with a target price of 8,600p.
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