The Economist reported revenue and profit growth for the six months to September, reports Charlotte Tobitt of Press Gazette.
Tobitt reports, “The Economist Group has published half-year results for the six months to 30 September, with revenue up 4% to £170.3m in the period (or up 7% at constant currency) and profit before tax up 28% to £19.7m.
“It follows a record revenue year of £368.5m in the 12 months to 31 March 2025.
“Basic earnings per share (profit attributable to equity holders divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares for the year) was 74.8p in the half year, compared to 54.3p a year earlier.
“The board has issued an interim dividend of 53p per share, one-third of last year’s annual dividend (excluding a one-off uplift reflecting the proceeds of the sale of healthcare research consultancy Clearstate).”
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