Informa Plc (LSE:INF) reported H1 FY26 underlying revenue up 6.8% to ~£2.06bn with adjusted operating profit £548.3m, EPS 10.4p and a 7.48p interim dividend, saying scheduling shifts pushed 15+ B2B live-event brands into H2 but reaffirming full-year guidance and £350m buybacks as shares rose ~2.4%.
Previous Week Recap
- Informa Plc H1 FY26 Revenue Growth, Profit, Dividend: Informa (INF) H1 FY26: underlying revenue +6.8% (reported ~£2.06bn), adjusted operating profit £548.3m, pre-tax £232.0m, EPS 10.4p, interim dividend 7.48p, FY26 buybacks £350m.
- Scheduling Shifts Push Revenue Recognition: Informa Plc (INF) said scheduling shifts pushed 15+ B2B live-event brands in IMEA from H1 into H2, delaying recognition of associated revenue and profit tied to those events.
- Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance, Shares Rise: Informa Plc (INF) reaffirmed full-year guidance, targeting 7% underlying growth in B2B live events. Shares rose ~2.4% to £9.27 after the guidance reiteration and analyst note.
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