IMI plc (LSE:IMI), the global engineering group specializing in fluid and motion control technologies, reported a 12% year-on-year increase in organic revenue for the third quarter of 2025, surpassing analyst expectations and sending its shares up 4.3% in early trading. The FTSE 100 company remains on track to deliver a fourth consecutive year of mid-single-digit organic revenue growth, with year-to-date organic revenue up 5%.
The Process Automation segment was the key growth driver, posting a 26% organic revenue rise during the quarter, supported by heightened global energy demand and robust aftermarket sales, which are up 7% year-to-date. Chief Executive Roy Twite commented, “IMI has delivered an excellent performance in the third quarter, demonstrating the continued success of our growth strategy and the strength of our One IMI operating model.”
IMI’s Automation division, accounting for 64% of 2024 sales, reported 17% organic growth, while the Life Technology division, representing 36% of sales, saw a 4% increase. Climate Control revenue grew 5%, reflecting sustained demand for energy-efficient building systems and advanced cooling technologies for data centers. Meanwhile, Life Science and Fluid Control sales climbed 13%, partially offset by a 9% decline in Transport revenue amid weakness in the global heavy-duty truck market.
The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, projecting adjusted basic earnings per share between 129p and 136p. IMI also noted that prevailing exchange rates could trim approximately 1% from revenue and 1.5% from adjusted operating profit for the year compared to 2024. Despite earlier challenges—including a first-quarter cyber incident that disrupted shipments—the company continues to strengthen its portfolio, with a strategic review of its Transport sector underway to prioritize higher-margin, higher-growth areas.
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IMI plc is a UK-based global engineering company specializing in motion and fluid control technologies that enable safe and efficient energy, industrial, and life science applications. Operating across more than 50 countries, IMI serves sectors including process automation, climate control, and life sciences. The company’s “One IMI” strategy focuses on driving sustainable growth through innovation, operational excellence, and selective investment in high-margin, high-demand markets.
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