Judges Scientific lowers expectations as US weakness persists

22nd Jan 2026 12:32

(Sharecast News) - Judges Scientific said in an update on Thursday that challenging market conditions in 2025, particularly in the United States, weighed on performance and were continuing to cloud the outlook for 2026, prompting it to guide to lower earnings than previously expected.

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Judges Scientific takes full ownership of Geotek do Brasil

3rd Dec 2025 13:02

(Sharecast News) - Judges Scientific announced on Wednesday that it has taken full ownership of its Brazilian subsidiary, Geotek do Brasil, after acquiring the remaining 18% minority stake for an initial consideration of BRL 13m (£1.9m).

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Judges Scientific founder to step down as chief executive

26th Nov 2025 11:47

(Sharecast News) - Judges Scientific has shaken up its board, the AIM-listed business confirmed on Wednesday, after founder and chief executive David Cicurel announced plans to step down.

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Director dealings: Judges Scientific non-executive director raises stake

20th Oct 2025 13:50

(Sharecast News) - Judges Scientific revealed on Monday that non-executive director Lushani Kodituwakku, and persons closely associated with her, had acquired 1,766 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed scientific instruments firm.

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Judges Scientific on track for downgraded targets after 'disappointing' H1

18th Sep 2025 07:25

(Sharecast News) - Scientific instruments conglomerate Judges Scientific said it is trading in line with market expectations for the full year despite a subdued first half, though trading conditions continue to be challenging, particularly in the US.

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Berenberg lowers target price on Judges Scientific

28th Jul 2025 09:31

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg slashed their target price on Judges Scientific from 10,600.00p to 7,900.00p on Monday following the trading update last week.

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Judges Scientific H1 trading 'materially impacted' by US headwinds

24th Jul 2025 10:05

(Sharecast News) - Scientific instruments firm Judges Scientific warned on Thursday that H1 trading had been materially impacted by its performance in the US.

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Judges Scientific appoints group acquisitions executive

1st Jul 2025 13:48

(Sharecast News) - Judges Scientific announced the appointment of Rik Armitage as group acquisitions executive on Tuesday, with immediate effect, as it looked to further strengthen its buy-and-build growth strategy.

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Judges Scientific operating chief stepping down from board

16th Apr 2025 12:38

(Sharecast News) - Judges Scientific announced on Wednesday that chief operating officer Mark Lavelle would step down from the board at its annual general meeting on 22 May, ahead of his planned retirement by September next year.

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'Difficult' year dents sales, profits at Judges Scientific

19th Mar 2025 10:23

(Sharecast News) - Buy and build specialist Judges Scientific posted weaker profits and revenues on Wednesday, following a challenging year for orders.

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Berenberg lowers target pice on Judges Scientific

20th Jan 2025 11:46

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered the target price on scientific instruments business Judges Scientific from 11,310.0p to 10,600.0p on Monday, citing "greater clarity" following the group's FY24 trading update.

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Jefferies 'cautiously optimistic' for UK industrials in 2025

20th Jan 2025 09:09

(Sharecast News) - Jefferies has upgraded its rating for Spirax Group as part of its annual review of the listed UK industrials sector, while downgrading its stance on Smiths Group, XP Power and Judges Scientific.

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Judges Scientific says outlook improving after 'difficult' 2024

20th Jan 2025 07:53

(Sharecast News) - Scientific instruments conglomerate Judges Scientific has reassured investors that results for 2024 will be in line with expectations despite a "difficult year" for the company.

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Judges Scientific chairman Alexander Hambro to retire at end of year

20th Dec 2024 07:43

(Sharecast News) - Judges Scientific said on Friday that chairman Alexander Hambro has decided to retire at the end of 2024.

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Berenberg lowers target price on Judges Scientific

19th Nov 2024 10:14

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on scientific instruments business Judges Scientific from 12,400.0p to 11,310.0p on Tuesday, stating the group was approaching a "trough cycle".

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