Bloomsbury Publishing Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Profit rose 7% to £44.9m with margin up to 13.8%, driven by digital and academic growth. Dividend increased for the 31st consecutive year, and strong upcoming releases and AI licensing agreements support a positive outlook for FY 2026-2027.
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Revenue rose to £160 million with a 15% margin and strong growth in both academic and consumer segments, supported by a successful AI licensing deal and the integration of Rowman & Littlefield. Full-year profit is expected to exceed forecasts, with expansion in Asia and digital formats driving future growth.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Revenue rose 5% to £361 million with profit at £42.1 million and a 12% margin, driven by strong consumer and academic publishing, the Rowman & Littlefield acquisition, and robust digital growth. Outlook remains positive with continued international expansion and ambitious digital targets.