Q3 Trading Update

Summary by AI BETAClose X

Spectris reported third-quarter sales of £335.6 million, an 11% increase compared to £302.7 million in Q3 2024. On a like-for-like basis, sales were 4% higher, reflecting continued improvement from the second quarter. Spectris Scientific sales increased by 12% on a reported basis and 5% on a like-for-like basis. Spectris Dynamics sales also saw growth, with a 10% increase on a reported basis and a 4% increase on a like-for-like basis. The company maintains its expectation for the full-year adjusted operating profit to align with management's projections. Furthermore, the acquisition of Spectris by KKR is in advanced stages of preparation for completion.

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Spectris PLC
30 October 2025
 

Spectris - Third quarter 2025 trading update

 

30 October 2025 - Spectris plc (SXS: LSE), the expert in providing insight through precision measurement, provides a trading update for the three-month period ended 30 September 2025 ('the period').

 

Sales

Group reported sales in the period were £335.6 million (Q3 2024: £302.7 million), 11% higher on a reported basis and 4% higher on a like-for-like1 basis, continuing the improvement experienced in the second quarter.

 

By division, Spectris Scientific sales were 12% higher on a reported basis and 5% higher on a like-for-like1 basis, while Spectris Dynamics sales were 10% higher on a reported basis and 4% higher on a like-for-like1 basis.

 

Outlook

We continue to expect full year adjusted operating profit to be in line with management expectations.

 

Regarding the acquisition of Spectris by KKR, we are in an advanced stage of preparation for completion.

 

1 At constant currency excluding acquisitions and divestments

 

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Ryan Gregory

Acting Investor Relations Director

+44 7554 161 842

 

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Martin Robinson/Giles Kernick

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About Spectris

Spectris combines precision with purpose, delivering progress for a more sustainable world. We provide critical insights to our customers through premium precision measurement solutions combined with technical expertise and deep domain knowledge. Precision is at the heart of what we do - our leading, high-tech instruments and software equip our customers to solve some of their greatest challenges to make the world cleaner, healthier and more productive. We are focused on two key divisions - Spectris Scientific and Spectris Dynamics, which are placed in technology-driven end markets, with strong fundamentals and attractive growth trajectories. We have leading market positions in premium segments and employ 7,300 people located in more than 30 countries, all united behind our purpose to deliver value beyond measure for all our stakeholders. For more information, visit www.spectris.com.

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