Clarkson (CKN): Profit upgrade
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CKN Clarkson
7 May 2026 · ahead of expectations · -3% on the day · +7% until the next step
The Group has had an excellent start to the year, driven by good market fundamentals and increasing demand for industry expertise.
3 Aug 2026 · guidance raised · +9% on the day · +0% until the next step
Clarksons delivered a record first half performance, reflecting both the investment into our underlying business and the exceptional volatility caused by the disruption to global trade from global con
6 Oct 2026 · guidance raised · third in 12 months · −4% since
The Broking division has delivered revenues significantly ahead of previous expectations, while also adding to the forward order book.
Profit upgrade
guidance raised · third in 12 months
Directionahead of expectations / raised
Reaction on the day+2%
In 12 months3 statements in the same direction
Company's wordsThe Broking division has delivered revenues significantly ahead of previous expectations, while also adding to the forward order book. ↗
As of 6 Oct 2026 ↗
Since Oct 2023: 1145 situations of this kind; median share price +0% six months after they opened
Every step · 3
- 7 May 2026 ahead of expectations · -3% on the day – The Group has had an excellent start to the year, driven by good market fundamentals and increasing demand for industry expertise. ↗
- 3 Aug 2026 guidance raised · +9% on the day – Clarksons delivered a record first half performance, reflecting both the investment into our underlying business and the exceptional volatility caused by... ↗
- 6 Oct 2026 guidance raised · third in 12 months – The Broking division has delivered revenues significantly ahead of previous expectations, while also adding to the forward order book. ↗
What is happening
Clarkson: Profit upgrade – guidance raised · third in 12 months. ['guidance raised · third in 12 months']
- In short
- Clarkson raised its guidance on 6 Oct 2026; the shares moved +2% on the day. It is the third such statement in 12 months.
- Announced
- 7 May 2026 · ahead of expectations · -3% on the day
- Latest
- 6 Oct 2026 · guidance raised · +2% on the day
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