Coats Group (COA) Q3 2025 TU earnings summary
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Q3 2025 TU earnings summary
7 Nov, 2025Executive summary
Delivered resilient trading in subdued markets, with performance in line with expectations for the four months ending 31 October 2025.
Achieved strategic progress, including the completion of the OrthoLite acquisition and a divisional restructure.
Financial highlights
Group revenue declined 1% year-over-year at constant exchange rates.
Operating profit remained similar to the prior year period, with margins consistent with H1 2025 and improved from the previous year.
Cash generation stayed strong, supporting leverage targets.
Outlook and guidance
Full year outlook unchanged, with trading performance expected to remain in line with market expectations.
Confident in continued outperformance of underlying market growth, strong cash generation, and further margin progression in the medium term.
Updated financial framework to be provided with full year 2025 results in March 2026.
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H2 20255 Mar 2026 - Record 18% EBIT margin, strong growth, and upgraded outlook led by Apparel and Footwear.COA
H1 20242 Feb 2026 - UK pension liabilities fully hedged, unlocking $30m cash for growth and shareholder returns.COA
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H2 20246 Jan 2026 - $770M OrthoLite deal creates a footwear leader, targeting $20M synergies by 2028.COA
M&A Announcement16 Dec 2025 - OrthoLite acquisition and record margins drive growth, cash flow, and future synergies.COA
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Investor Presentation17 Jul 2025 - Double-digit sales growth and robust margins position Coats for continued momentum.COA
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