Cropper (James) (CRPR): Profit upgrade
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CRPR Cropper (James)
14 Apr 2026 · ahead of expectations · +27% on the day · +11% until the next step
We have made structured progress in stabilising the business, which is reflected in the robust EBITDA and cash generated in the year.
15 Jul 2026 · guidance raised · +4% on the day · +102% until the next step
FY26 was the start of a multi-year transition plan focused on improving performance, strengthening the balance sheet and creating long-term value.
20 Oct 2026 · guidance raised · third in 12 months · +0% since
The progress reflects the benefits of the actions we have taken to improve operational performance alongside continued positive momentum across the Group.
Profit upgrade
guidance raised · third in 12 months
Directionahead of expectations / raised
Reaction on the day+14%
In 12 months3 statements in the same direction
Company's wordsThe progress reflects the benefits of the actions we have taken to improve operational performance alongside continued positive momentum across the Group. ↗
As of 20 Oct 2026 ↗
Since Oct 2023: 1145 situations of this kind; median share price +0% six months after they opened
Every step · 3
- 14 Apr 2026 ahead of expectations · +27% on the day – We have made structured progress in stabilising the business, which is reflected in the robust EBITDA and cash generated in the year. ↗
- 15 Jul 2026 guidance raised · +4% on the day – FY26 was the start of a multi-year transition plan focused on improving performance, strengthening the balance sheet and creating long-term value. ↗
- 20 Oct 2026 guidance raised · third in 12 months – The progress reflects the benefits of the actions we have taken to improve operational performance alongside continued positive momentum across the Group. ↗
What is happening
Cropper (James): Profit upgrade – guidance raised · third in 12 months. ['guidance raised · third in 12 months']
- In short
- Cropper raised its guidance on 20 Oct 2026; the shares moved +14% on the day. It is the third such statement in 12 months.
- Announced
- 14 Apr 2026 · ahead of expectations · +27% on the day
- Latest
- 20 Oct 2026 · guidance raised · +14% on the day
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