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Bodycote Plc(LSE) BOY

Market Cap£1.54BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1992)+4,364%
5 Year+10%
1 Year+42%
1 Month-4%
£9.10
-0.06%
-0.01Today
Bodycote Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 909.502026-10-19
Bodycote Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.16%GBX 911.002026-10-12
1 month-4.26%GBX 950.002026-09-18
3 month+30.02%GBX 699.502026-07-21
Year to date+30.3%GBX 698.002025-12-31
1 year+41.78%GBX 641.502025-10-17
3 year+59.7%GBX 569.502023-10-20
5 year+10.31%GBX 824.502021-10-20
Since inception+4,363.73%GBX 0.201992-01-02

Bodycote Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£1.54BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

£1.47B

Net Income (TTM)

£86.60M

EPS (TTM)

£0.34

P/E Ratio

27.04

Dividend

£0.23

Beta (Volatility)

0.05 (Low)

Price

£9.10

Volume

377,059

Open

£9.10

Previous Close

£9.10

Daily Range

£9.10 - £9.11

52-Week Range

£5.85 - £9.68

Estimated Earnings Date

Mar 12, 2027

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About Bodycote Plc

Bodycote plc, established in 1923 and headquartered in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, specializes in heat treatment and thermal processing solutions globally. The company operates in two primary divisions: Aerospace, Defence & Energy, and Automotive & General Industrial, serving various sectors including automotive, aerospace, and energy.

Products and Services
  • Heat treatment services for metals and alloys
  • Advanced metal joining techniques including electron beam welding
  • Comprehensive surface technologies for component protection
Growth Outlook
  • Revenue increased to £381.2 million in Q2 2026, reflecting strong demand
  • Operating income margin improved to 14.9% in the latest quarter
  • Positive cash flow from operations of £58.4 million in Q2 2026
Financial Highlights
  • Trailing twelve-month revenue of £1.5 billion, showcasing consistent growth
  • Net income of £31 million reported for Q2 2026, indicating profitability
  • Dividend yield of 2.56%, providing attractive returns to shareholders
Bodycote plc has established itself as a leader in the industrial machinery sector, focusing on specialized heat treatment and thermal processing solutions. The company's diverse offerings cater to critical industries, ensuring a steady demand for its services. Recent financial performance highlights a robust revenue growth trajectory, with Q2 2026 revenue reaching £381.2 million, up from £369 million in Q2 2025. The operating income margin has also shown improvement, reflecting effective cost management and operational efficiency. The company’s ability to generate positive cash flow from operations, reported at £58.4 million for Q2 2026, underscores its financial health and capacity to reinvest in growth initiatives. Furthermore, Bodycote's commitment to returning value to shareholders is evident through its dividend yield of 2.56%, making it an appealing option for income-focused investors. Overall, Bodycote plc presents a compelling investment opportunity within the industrial machinery sector, driven by its strong market position, diverse service offerings, and solid financial performance.
AI Generated • Oct 18, 2026

Industry

Machinery

Sector

Industrials

Employees

3,989

CEO

Jim Fairbairn, MBA

Website

www.bodycote.com

Headquarters

Macclesfield, CH SK10 2XF, GB

BOY Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

14.04%

Operating Margin

15.16%

Net Income Margin

7.87%

Return on Equity

9.30%

Return on Capital

11.95%

Return on Assets

5.42%

Earnings Yield

3.70%

Dividend Yield

2.56%

Payout Ratio

68.38%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£1.54BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

169.33M

Volume

377.06K

Avg. Volume

1.23M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£204.30M

Operating Income

£160.40M

EBITDA

£381.90M

Operating Cash Flow

£278.60M

Capital Expenditure

-£150.50M

Free Cash Flow

£128.10M

Cash & ST Invst.

£23.20M

Total Debt

£214.10M

Bodycote Plc Performance Analysis

Bodycote Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP 743,600,00020.8%
20232023-12-31GBP 802,500,0007.9%
20242024-12-31GBP 757,100,000-5.7%
20252025-12-31GBP 727,100,000-4.0%
Bodycote Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-31-10.3%
Q22025-06-303.0%
Q42025-12-31-3.0%
Q22026-06-306.5%
Bodycote Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP 0.3923.6%
20232023-12-31GBP 0.4516.4%
20242024-12-31GBP 0.11-76.1%
20252025-12-31GBP 0.31189.5%
Bodycote Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-31-96.2%
Q22025-06-303847.4%
Q42025-12-316.7%
Q22026-06-3012.5%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

£381.20M

-4.5%

Gross Profit

£52.50M

-8.9%

Gross Margin

13.77%

N/A

Market Cap

£1.54BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

£386.28K

N/A

Employees

3,989

N/A

Net Income

£31.00M

+60.6%

EBITDA

£96.00M

+29.4%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

£23.20M

+6.9%

Total Debt

£214.10M

+37.6%

Accounts Receivable

£179.60M

+10.2%

Inventory

£32.10M

+8.1%

Long Term Debt

£199.00M

+273.4%

Short Term Debt

£15.10M

-85.2%

Return on Assets

5.42%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

13.00%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

£22.60M

-43.4%

Operating Cash Flow

£58.40M

-18.5%

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Questions About BOY

What is the current price of Bodycote Plc?

Bodycote Plc is trading at £9.10 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Bodycote Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Bodycote Plc has traded between £5.85 and £9.68.

How much debt does Bodycote Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Bodycote Plc reported total debt of £190.80M.

How much cash does Bodycote Plc have on hand?

Bodycote Plc reported £25.20M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Bodycote Plc’s dividend yield?

Bodycote Plc currently has a dividend yield of 2.56%.

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