AIM-listed professional services provider Christie Group (CTG) has raised its 2025 earnings guidance again. Having lifted its forecast in December, the firm now sees profit ‘considerably’ ahead of previous expectations.
Thanks to ‘uncharacteristically strong’ billing last month, full-year revenue is now seen above £70 million. Operating profit from continuing operations is now expected to be above £6.5 million against £3.5 million in 2024.
Increased profitability
The group once again advised on the sale or purchase of more than 1,100 businesses in 2025. However, the average fee on those deals was ‘significantly’ higher than in 2024.
Also, the volume of deals brokered in December was 40% higher than the 2025 monthly average. That contributed to an unusually strong level of invoicing post the company’s last update.
The group says it has started 2026 with ‘encouraging’ ongoing demand for its services and strong pipelines. However, while it is optimistic it is not getting carried away with the outlook for this year.
‘We expect economic conditions to remain challenging for many businesses in our chosen sectors’, said CEO Dan Prickett. ‘While demand for our services appears robust and lending conditions remain supportive, we remain optimistic,’ added Prickett.
The firm is probably right not to get carried away with its prospects for 2026. Clearly, some deals which were expected to exchange in 2026 were brought forward into 2025.
That’s not to say the firm isn’t doing a good job, and its 2025 performance will surely help gain more customers. We’re pleased to see the shares didn’t move on Friday, unlike December when they spiked the day before the announcement.
As the chief executive says, conditions for many companies are likely to remain challenging this year. The silver lining is that presents plenty of opportunities for firms like Christie Group to add more clients.
Read the press release here: https://www.christiegroup.com/investors
