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Investing.com -- Shares of Marshalls PLC (LON:MSLH) edged up by 0.9% on Wednesday following the release of the company’s first-quarter sales figures, which showed a 4% increase year-on-year (YoY) to £207 million.
This performance slightly outpaces the full-year 2025 estimated consensus of a 3.7% YoY increase.
The growth was primarily driven by a strong showing in the Roofing Products division, which saw a substantial 15% YoY increase in sales, reaching £65 million. This figure significantly exceeds the FY25 consensus forecast of a 5.7% YoY rise.
Building Products also contributed positively with a 4% YoY increase to £56 million, aligning with the FY25 consensus for a 3.4% YoY growth.
However, Landscape Products experienced a decline, with sales dropping 3% YoY to £86 million, which contrasts with the FY25 consensus that projected a 2.4% YoY increase. Despite this setback, the overall sales growth indicates a resilient performance across the company’s portfolio.
The report also highlighted a higher-than-expected net debt excluding leases, according to Marshalls’ definition, standing at £171 million compared to the FY25 consensus of £132.5 million. The company attributed this to higher seasonal working capital, which is expected to unwind.
Looking ahead, the FY25 consensus anticipates total sales to reach £642 million, marking a 3.7% increase YoY, with adjusted profit before tax (PBT) projected to grow by 8% YoY to £56 million.
The first-quarter results suggest that Marshalls is on track to meet or potentially exceed these expectations, provided the company maintains its current trajectory.