Hercules PLC told investors that FY25 revenue is now expected to land ahead of market expectations at around £121 million (vs £118.4 million), as the AIM-listed infrastructure and construction services group reported strong trading across its operations.
In London, Hercules shares climbed just over 5%, changing hands at 54.35p, as the company said adjusted EBITDA and adjusted profit before tax for the year to 30 September 2025 remain in line with forecasts, pointing to the resilience of its underlying profitability despite a “challenging” backdrop.
The gap is at the statutory level. Hercules said FY25 profit before tax is expected to be about £0.8 million after non-underlying and exceptional items, which include acquisition-related intangibles and costs, share-based charges, and additional spending tied to ERP implementation and business development.
Management framed the additional costs as strategic investment to strengthen operational capability, controls and scalability, positioning the business to pursue long-term opportunities tied to expected UK infrastructure investment. The FY25 results are due to be published in March 2026.