Gooch & Housego expecting bigger second half
9th Apr 2019 10:54
(Sharecast News) - Specialist manufacturer of photonic components and systems Gooch & Housego told the market on Tuesday that trading in the six months to 31 March was in line with its expectations.
Read moreGooch & Housego sets sights on strong 2019; CFO to step down
27th Nov 2018 10:27
(Sharecast News) - Gooch & Housego, the optical components specialist, said its record order book left it well-positioned for 2019 "and beyond", despite the growing macroeconomic and political risks.
Read moreGooch & Housego stays on track with record order book
4th Oct 2018 08:19
(Sharecast News) - Optical systems and components manufacturer Gooch & Housego on Thursday reported a record order book after benefiting from "positive market conditions" in the industrial sector.
Read moreGooch gains access to US defence market through Gould deal
6th Sep 2018 09:59
(Sharecast News) - Gooch and Housego has acquired Gould Technology for up to $16.4m, strengthening the AIM-listed firm's position in the fused fibre optic technology sector and providing it with enhanced access to strategic US aerospace and defence customers.
Read moreGooch and Housego acquires British manufacturer VITL for £22m
8th Aug 2018 08:16
(Sharecast News) - Gooch and Housego said it had bought UK-based medical manufacturer VITL for up to £22m as part of its efforts to expand the group's presence in the life sciences sector.
Read moreGooch & Housego confirms full year targets
5th Oct 2016 09:04
(ShareCast News) - AIM-listed Gooch & Housego, a manufacturer of optical components and systems, confirmed it had traded in line with full year expectations thanks to improved demand for industrial lasers and fibre-based products. Chief executive Mark Webster said the company was "well placed for fu
Read moreGooch & Housego confirms two aerospace and defence acquisitions
11th Jul 2016 14:02
(ShareCast News) - Optical components and systems manufacturer Gooch & Housego announced on Monday that it has completed two acquisitions, expanding its presence in the aerospace and defence sectors. The AIM-traded company confirmed the two acquisitions as Kent Periscopes - a UK-based specialist sup
Read moreTuesday broker round-up
5th Apr 2016 15:09
(ShareCast News) - Royal Mail: Investec reiterates buy with a target price of 580p. Gooch Housego: Investec reiterates buy, 1020p target and Finncap keeps at hold. Glencore: Exane BNP Paribas maintains outperform with a target price of 165p. Babcock: JP Morgan reiterates overweight with a targe
Read moreGooch & Housego first-half pre-tax profit up 23.5%, boosted by industrial division
9th Jun 2015 10:30
Gooch & Housego posted a 23.5% rise in first-half adjusted pre-tax profit on Tuesday, driven by a strong performance in the company's industrial division. Pre-tax profit came in at £6.3m from £5.1m in the same period a year ago, while revenue rose 13.1% to £38.9m from £34.4m. In the industrial segm
Read moreTuesday broker round-up
9th Jun 2015 07:52
Reed Elsevier: Barclays ups target price to 1,225p and lifts recommendation to overweight from equal-weight. HSBC Holdings: Investec reiterates hold and 620p target. Bernstein keeps target price at 650p. Goldman Sachs places estimates under review. Credit Suisse reiterates underperform and 580p targ
Read moreWednesday broker round-up:
8th Apr 2015 16:42
AstraZeneca: Morgan Stanley lifts target price to 4,500p from 4,300p, reiterates underweight. BG Group: Canaccord Genuity improves target price to 1,300p from 1,016p and downgrades to hold. GlaxoSmithKline: Deutsche Bank raises target price to 1,600p from 1,300p and reiterates hold. Tate&Lyle: Num
Read moreGooch & Housego chief executive sells 0.5m shares
10th Dec 2014 15:33
Gareth Jones, chief executive at Gooch & Housego, has pocketed £342,500 after selling 0.5m shares at 685p each at the fibre optic company. Jones, who now holds 0.45m shares, said last week in the group's full year report that it suffered "considerable foreign exchange headwinds". However, Gooch & H
Read moreTuesday broker round-up UPDATE
7th Oct 2014 09:45
African Minerals: Canaccord Genuity lowers target price from 20p to 15p with a hold recommendation. Aggreko: Exane initiates with a target price of 1500p and an underperform rating. Amec: Liberum Capital cuts target price from 1035p to 908p staying with its sell recommendation. Antofagasta: Canacc
Read moreTuesday broker round-up UPDATE
10th Jun 2014 09:45
ASOS: Goldman Sachs reduces target price from 6250p to 5750p, while upgrading to strong buy. Avon Rubber: Investec lowers target price from 690p to 680p and downgrades from buy to add. BAE Systems: Investec downgrades from add to hold with a target price of 430p. BG Group: Exane downgrades to neu
Read moreGooch & Housego profits rise despite challenging markets
10th Jun 2014 07:45
- Half-year growth in difficult markets - Strong Aerospace & Defence and Industrial divisions - Confident of long-term growth Optical components maker Gooch & Housego said it delivered profitable growth and improving margins in less than buoyant market conditions. Adjusted pre-tax profit rose to £
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