James Halstead maintains momentum despite tough UK conditions
6th Dec 2019 14:20
(Sharecast News) - Commercial flooring company James Halstead continued its "long record" of increased dividend payments on Friday, with its proposed final dividend of 10p being paid.
Read moreJames Halstead hikes dividend as profits climb to record level
1st Oct 2019 11:01
(Sharecast News) - James Halstead hiked its annual dividend on Tuesday as the company reported record turnover and profits despite the net exporter being hampered by sluggish European markets and the ongoing Brexit drama.
Read moreJames Halstead's disappointing December curtails strong start
30th Jan 2019 09:20
(Sharecast News) - James Halstead management was encouraged by trading in the first five months of its trading year, with half-time profits at the commercial flooring manufacturer and distributor coming in at a "record" level despite a tough December.
Read moreJames Halstead confident going forward despite Brexit concerns
7th Dec 2018 10:49
(Sharecast News) - Commercial flooring company James Halstead confirmed it was continuing its long record of increased dividend payments on Friday, as investors gathered for the annual general meeting.
Read moreSunday share tips: Bovis Homes, James Halstead
25th Nov 2018 16:40
(Sharecast News) - In her 'Inside the City' column for the Sunday Times this week, Sabah Meddings focussed on housebuilder Bovis, opening with the March quip from new chief executive Geoff Fitzgerald that the company had got its "mojo" back.
Read moreJames Halstead lays down record set of results
26th Sep 2018 13:37
(Sharecast News) - Commercial flooring company James Halstead reported record turnover and profits and a record dividend in its preliminary results for the year ended 30 June on Wednesday, with revenue rising 3.6% to £249.5m.
Read moreSterling slump post Brexit to help James Halstead full year
1st Aug 2016 12:19
(ShareCast News) - Commercial flooring maker and distributor James Halstead said the slump in the pound since the UK's vote to leave the European Union would help produce full year profits in line with expectations and "at the highest level in the company's history". "During the majority of the year
Read moreJames Halstead results hit by strong pound, remains confident with outlook
29th Jul 2015 15:28
(ShareCast News) - Commercial flooring manufacturer and distributor James Halstead said the strength of the sterling has hurt its second-half of the year. However, the group remains confident with its progress, with full-year pre-tax profits expected to be ahead of last year to their highest level i
Read moreJames Halstead forecasts record annual profit
5th Dec 2014 08:13
Commercial flooring company James Halstead forecast record annual profit following higher turnover in UK and overseas markets. The company said that at five months into the new financial year, turnover was 5% higher than at the same time last year. Chairman Geoffrey Halstead said: "It is gratifying
Read moreShares in James Halstead fall following trading update
7th Dec 2012 15:33
Shares in AIM-listed flooring company James Halstead fell 5.75 per cent to 598p on Friday afteroon following a trading update published ahead of its annual general meeting. Geoffrey Halstead, Chairman of the company, gave an update on trading five months into the company's current financial year, r
Read moreSector movers: Construction stocks dented by macro concerns
7th Nov 2012 14:42
Construction and materials stocks were the worst performing stocks on Wednesday with blue-chip constituent CRH among the heaviest fallers. After a strong performance in morning trade, UK stock markets swung into the red after the European Commission at noon cut its forecasts for gross domestic prod
Read moreJames Halstead set for another record year
30th Jul 2012 08:25
Shares of commercial flooring manufacturer and distributor James Halstead rose sharply after it reported a solid first half with record revenue and profit. In an update ahead of its results for the year to 30 June 2012, chairman Geoffrey Halstead said the group was confident its performance would c
Read moreHigh ceiling for James Halstead profits
29th Mar 2012 15:08
International sales helped lift flooring firm James Halstead to record revenues in the half year to December 31st. Trading over the first half produced revenues of £117.7m, an increase of 10.9% over the same period the year before. Overseas sales increased by 15.2%. The growth in Germany was over
Read moreSector movers: Lafarge boosts demand for UK construction stocks
17th Feb 2012 16:28
Better-than-expected results from French cement maker Lafarge provided a lift to the UK construction and materials sector on Friday, with constituents finishing the day up an average 4.24%. Shares in Lafarge surged 8.26% in Paris today after reporting a forecast-beating fourth quarter operating pro
Read moreYoung & Co's retail director sells more than just a few pints
6th Dec 2011 15:57
Patrick Dardis, the retail director at Young & Co's Brewery, can afford to buy more than a round of drinks after selling £29,995-worth of shares. Dardis, who joined the AIM-50 listed firm in 2002, sold off 4,411 shares at 680.00p each, less than two weeks after Young & Co.'s said it has made a ver
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