UK equities opened higher on Thursday, snapping a multi-day losing streak, while broader European markets also traded in positive territory. By 08:14 GMT, the FTSE 100 was up 0.7%, and the pound had edged 0.03% stronger against the dollar to 1.30. Elsewhere in Europe, Germany’s DAX gained 0.8%, and France’s CAC 40 advanced 1.13%.
UK Corporate Round-Up
JD Sports Fashion PLC (LSE:JD.)
JD Sports cut its profit outlook after reporting softer sales across most major regions in its third quarter, citing a weakening consumer backdrop. The retailer now expects profit before tax and adjusting items to come in toward the lower end of FY26 market expectations. As of November 14, the consensus estimate sits at £871 million, within a range of £853 million to £888 million.
Senior PLC (LSE:SNR)
Senior delivered a strong update for the ten months to October 2025 and raised its full-year profit guidance. Sales increased 5.9% year-on-year in constant currency, up from 5% in the first half, supported by better-than-expected results in its Flexonics division and ongoing strength in Aerospace.
Mitie Group PLC (LSE:MTO)
Mitie reported first-half revenue of £2.68 billion for FY26, up 10.4% from last year. Growth included 6.4% organic expansion from new contract wins, project work and pricing contributions, with acquisitions adding a further 4%. Operating profit before Other items rose 8% to £109 million, while the operating margin held steady at 4.1% despite inflationary pressures and higher National Insurance costs. Profit before tax (before other items) reached £98 million, up from £94.5 million a year earlier.
Grainger Plc (LSE:GRI)
Grainger posted a 12% rise in net rental income to £123.6 million for FY25, alongside a 12% increase in EPRA earnings to £53.7 million. EPRA EPS climbed to 7.3p from 6.5p in FY24. The company raised its dividend by 10% to 8.31p—its 20th consecutive annual increase—and has distributed roughly £345 million to shareholders over the past decade.
Games Workshop Group PLC (LSE:GAW)
Games Workshop reported strong first-half trading, with core revenue rising 15% to £310 million from £269 million a year earlier. The company expects first-half profit of around £135 million, up 6% from £127 million in the prior year period.
Everplay Group PLC (LSE:EVPL)
Everplay announced that Mikkel Weider will become its new CEO from January 1. Upon his arrival, Interim Executive Chair Frank Sagnier will revert to his role as Non-Executive Chair.
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