Weekly Recap: H1 orders growth and ESEL Chile JV buyout

Weir Group PLC (LSE:WEIR) reported H1 revenue up 5% with Q2 orders +16% and aftermarket +8%, delivering adjusted operating profit £239m (18.8% margin), adjusted EPS 54.6p and 20.0p interim dividend, while paying $70.1m to buy the remaining 50% of ESEL, booking an $18.3m remeasurement gain and adding a non‑compete intangible.

Previous Week Recap

• Weir Group PLC Q2 Orders Surge: Weir Group (WEIR): Q2 orders +16% y/y, H1 OE orders +10%, aftermarket +8%, H1 revenue +5% y/y, adjusted OP £239m (margin 18.8%), adjusted EPS 54.6p, interim dividend 20.0p.
• Weir Group PLC Chile JV ESEL Acquisition: Weir (WEIR) bought the remaining 50% of Chile JV ESEL for $70.1M on 3 Mar 2026, booked $18.3M remeasurement gain, added non‑compete intangible, and folded prior acquisitions into ESEL.

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