Autins returns to profit as margins improve, wins contracts

(Alliance News) - Autins Group PLC on Tuesday said it returned to net profit for the first time ...

Alliance News 5 May, 2026 | 10:04AM
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(Alliance News) - Autins Group PLC on Tuesday said it returned to net profit for the first time since 2017, as margin expansion and new contract wins supported a turnaround despite lower revenue.

The Rugby, Warwickshire-based maker of acoustic and thermal insulation solutions reported a net profit of GBP170,000 for the year ended March 31, swinging from a GBP1.2 million loss a year prior. Earnings per share came in at 0.3 pence, compared to a loss per share of 2.2p.

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation rose 71% to GBP2.4 million from GBP1.4 million, representing 14% of sales, while gross margin widened by 430 basis points to 36% from 32%.

Gross profit increased to GBP6.4 million from GBP6.2 million, though revenue declined to GBP17.6 million from GBP19.3 million, reflecting disruption caused by a cyber-attack at its largest UK customer and delays in tooling sales.

Autins said underlying demand and order intake remained strong, with performance improving in the second half as operational efficiencies took hold under its 'Survive and Thrive' strategy.

The group secured significant new business during the year, including GBP12.0 million of contracts in the UK and EUR4.3 million in Germany, providing enhanced multi-year revenue visibility and supporting future growth.

Looking ahead, Autins guided for financial revenue of GBP22 million against market expectations of GBP24 million, and Ebitda of GBP3.1 million, in line with market expectations, while forecasting profit after tax of GBP800,000, ahead of consensus.

For financial 2028, it expects revenue of GBP26 million and Ebitda of GBP3.8 million, also above market forecasts, with profit after tax seen at GBP1.4 million.

Net debt at year-end stood at approximately GBP1.6 million, up from GBP1.1 million a year before, reflecting working capital impacts from the cyber incident. The company said debt is expected to fall as new contracts ramp up and profitability improves.

Chief Executive Andy Bloomer said the results marked "a fantastic achievement" and signalled the start of a profitable growth phase.

"Despite the existing and new headwinds in the automotive industry and wider economic climate, the outlook for Autins is positive," he added.

Autins expects to publish its full-year results around the end of June.

Shares in the company were down 5.9% at 8.00 pence in London on Tuesday morning.

By Eva Castanedo, Alliance News reporter

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