Trading Update and Notice of Half-Year Results

Diales Group PLC

23 April 2026

 

 Diales Group Plc

("Diales" or the "Company" or the "Group")

H1 FY26 Trading Update

and

Notice of Half-Year Results

Increased operating profit

Diales Group Plc (AIM: DIAL), the leading global professional services consultancy to the construction and engineering industries, providing multi-disciplinary consultancy services including expert witness, claims and dispute resolution services, announces the following trading update for the six-month period ended 31 March 2026 (the "Period").  

Trading update

The Group expects to report revenue from continuing operations of £23.7 million (H1 FY25: £21.6 million) and deliver a 43% increase in underlying operating profit from continuing operations in the region of £1.0 million (H1 FY25: £0.7 million). On the basis of current trading, the Group expects to deliver FY26 results at least in-line with market expectations.

Financial position

The Group continues to have a robust balance sheet with the cash position improving in the Period to £3.9 million as at 31 March 2026 (FY25: £3.0 million, H1 FY25: £2.4 million). 

Notice of Half-Year Results

The Company will announce its half year results for the six months ending 31 March 2026 on Wednesday 10 June 2026.

Mark Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer of Diales Group, commented:

"The Group has entered H2 FY26 with increasing confidence as our transformation strategy gathers pace. For the last four years we have consistently enhanced our profitability, expanded our talent base and deepened our presence across key markets. Despite ongoing geopolitical pressures creating uncertainty for many of our clients, demand for our specialist expertise remains robust. Our focus on attracting and retaining top talent, improving margins, and driving greater utilisation is delivering tangible results, supported by a healthy pipeline of new opportunities. With continued investment in technology and a strengthening cash position, we believe the Group is well placed to continue its momentum, supporting clients through complex global challenges and delivering further value to our shareholders. I believe the Group is therefore well placed to continue positively through H2 FY26 and deliver full year results at least in line with market expectations."

 Enquiries:

Diales Group Plc Mark Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer Charlotte Parsons, Chief Financial Officer		[phone]
Shore Capital (Nominated Adviser and Broker) Mark Percy George Payne		[phone]
Acuitas Communications Simon Nayyar Arthur Dingemans	[phone] / [phone] / 07557 115764 [e-mail] [e-mail]

 

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