Genus announces £60m buyback as FY profits rise but shares drop on revenue miss

10th Sep 2026 11:26

(Sharecast News) - Animal genetics firm Genus reported a rise in full-year profit on Thursday and announced a £60m share buyback, but shares slumped as revenue missed expectations.

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Director dealings: Genus non-executive director snaps up 2,336 shares

29th Jun 2026 14:47

(Sharecast News) - Genus revealed on Monday that non-executive director Celia Baxter had acquired 2,336 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed biotech firm.

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Genus shares slide despite record first-half adjusted operating profit

26th Feb 2026 10:02

(Sharecast News) - Genus reported record first-half adjusted operating profit and substantial strategic progress on Thursday, with strong growth in its porcine genetics division and improved profitability in bovine genetics, as the group reiterated full-year expectations following the formation of a Chinese joint venture, although shares fell sharply as investors locked in gains after a strong recent run.

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Genus hails successful formation of Chinese porcine JV

2nd Feb 2026 09:09

(Sharecast News) - Animal genetics firm Genus said on Monday that it successfully formed its Chinese porcine joint venture on 31 January.

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Berenberg lifts Genus forecasts, remains bullish for year ahead

16th Jan 2026 13:13

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg has raised its target price for Genus following the animal genetics group's first-half trading update on Friday, keeping the stock at a 'buy' citing "multiple catalysts" for the year ahead.

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Berenberg lifts Genus forecasts, remains bullish for year ahead

16th Jan 2026 13:13

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg has raised its target price for Genus following the animal genetics group's first-half trading update on Friday, keeping the stock at a 'buy' citing "multiple catalysts" for the year ahead.

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Genus boosts guidance on strong trading

16th Jan 2026 07:02

(Sharecast News) - Animal genetics specialist Genus upped guidance on Friday, on the back of robust trading.

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Berenberg starts Genus at 'buy', cites protein demand and China opportunity

26th Nov 2025 07:03

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg initiated coverage on genetics firm Genus with a 'buy' rating and a 3,050p target price on Wednesday, stating the "long-term underlying dynamics" of the business "look attractive".

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Genus lifts FY profit outlook after 'strong' start, shares jump

19th Nov 2025 08:17

(Sharecast News) - Genus shares shot higher on Wednesday after the animal genetics firm said FY26 adjusted pre-tax profit was set to be "modestly ahead" of the £80.5m midpoint of current market expectations after a strong start to the year.

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London close: Stocks maintain gains after weak US payrolls

4th Sep 2025 17:46

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Thursday as investors weighed weaker US labour market data against sector-specific losses in airlines.

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Genus shares surge on strong FY results, China agreement

4th Sep 2025 07:32

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Genus jumped on Thursday after the animal genetics company reported "substantial strategic progress" over the year to 30 June, as it revealed a big jump in profits and a positive update to its joint venture in China.

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Genus delivers 'strong' underlying group trading performance in FY25

15th Jul 2025 07:39

(Sharecast News) - Animal genetics firm Genus said on Tuesday that it had delivered a "strong" underlying group trading performance in the year ended 30 June, in line with expectations.

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London close: Stocks finish higher as US economy contracts

30th Apr 2025 14:52

(Sharecast News) - London stocks extended their gains on Wednesday, after fresh data from the US showed a slowing in consumer price growth, alongside the country's first economic contraction since 2022.

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Genus taps Andy Russell for CFO

13th Mar 2025 08:03

(Sharecast News) - Animal genetics business Genus revealed on Thursday that it had appointed Andy Russell to the role of chief financial officer.

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Genus's bottom line hit by write-downs

27th Feb 2025 09:13

(Sharecast News) - Genus reported a big drop in full-year profits as a result of write-downs.

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