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Victorian Plumbing

March 2025

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  • Epic Code:
  • VIC
  • Price:
  • 105p
Having hit a high of 122p, shares in Victorian Plumbing have been nothing if not volatile but responded well to finals on 15 January, which beat expectations. On revenues 4% higher at £296m, adjusted EBITDA rose 14% to £27.2m while eps increased 13% to 5.3p, a 4% beat. The performance was strong in light of the £2.2m EBITDA loss from Victoria Plum in its first 4.5 months post acquisition. Net cash was £11.2m vs consensus of £3.4m. Although down from £46.4m in FY23, this reflected Victoria Plum (£22.2m) and investment in the new warehouse (£26.4m). Order volumes rose 10% while customers traded down to cheaper own branded sales (+1% to 79% sales), which are more profitable. That, alongside lower shipping costs and favourable FX, boo ...

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