Judges Scientific (LON:JDG – Get Free Report) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The company reported GBX 39 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, Digital Look Earnings reports. Judges Scientific had a return on equity of 6.24% and a net margin of 3.77%.
Judges Scientific Stock Performance
LON JDG opened at GBX 3,700 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.65, a current ratio of 2.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 77.90. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of GBX 4,175.68 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of GBX 4,380.09. Judges Scientific has a 12-month low of GBX 3,480 and a 12-month high of GBX 6,380. The firm has a market cap of £246.46 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 45.45, a PEG ratio of 0.56 and a beta of 0.69.
Trending Headlines about Judges Scientific
Here are the key news stories impacting Judges Scientific this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Management maintained its full-year guidance despite the difficult first half, suggesting it expects trading conditions to improve or the second half to deliver stronger results. Judges Scientific H1 Revenue Falls 21% to £55.7 Million, Maintains Full-Year Guidance
- Positive Sentiment: The company raised its interim dividend, providing some support for income-focused investors and signaling continued confidence in cash generation. Judges Scientific H1 Slips Into Loss; Raises Interim Dividend
- Positive Sentiment: Berenberg reaffirmed its “buy” rating and set a GBX 5,600 price target, well above the recent trading level, indicating that the broker views the weakness as temporary. Berenberg rating and price target
- Neutral Sentiment: On the earnings call, management discussed the first-half performance and the challenges facing demand, particularly in the United States, while reiterating its outlook. Judges Scientific H1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: First-half revenue fell 21% to £55.7 million, reflecting weaker demand and delayed spending by research customers. Judges Scientific H1 Revenue Report
- Negative Sentiment: Judges Scientific reported a first-half loss of 19.5 pence per share, a sharp deterioration that contrasts with the company’s longer-term earnings expectations. Judges Scientific H1 Loss Report
- Negative Sentiment: Investors Chronicle highlighted ongoing pressure from US research cuts, raising concerns that the recovery could take longer than expected. Judges Scientific continues to struggle due to US research cuts
- Negative Sentiment: The shares moved below their 200-day moving average, a technical warning that may encourage further selling and reflects the stock’s weak momentum. Judges Scientific Share Price Passes Below 200-Day Moving Average
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Insider Buying and Selling
In other Judges Scientific news, insider Ralph Elman acquired 122 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 17th. The stock was purchased at an average price of GBX 4,917 per share, for a total transaction of £5,998.74. Also, insider Bradley Leonard Ormsby acquired 63 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, July 17th. The shares were bought at an average price of GBX 4,917 per share, with a total value of £3,097.71. Company insiders own 9.92% of the company’s stock.
Judges Scientific Company Profile
Judges Scientific plc (AIM: JDG), is a group focused on acquiring and developing companies in the scientific instrument sector. The Group now consists of 23 businesses acquired since 2005.
The acquired companies are primarily UK-based with products sold worldwide to a diverse range of markets including: higher education institutions, scientific research facilities, manufacturers and regulatory authorities. The UK is a recognised centre of excellence for scientific instruments. The Group has received five Queen’s Awards for innovation and export.
The Group’s companies predominantly operate in global niche markets, with long term growth fundamentals and resilient margins.
Judges Scientific maintains a policy of selectively acquiring businesses that generate sustainable profits and cash.
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