London, Feb 12, 2026, 09:43 GMT — Regular session
Halma shares (HLMA.L) ticked up roughly 0.2% to 3,680 pence by 0943 GMT, slightly surpassing Wednesday’s finish at 3,672 pence. Early trades ranged from 3,666p to 3,708p.
The stock edged up slightly as UK investors absorbed fresh data revealing Britain’s economy grew just 0.1% in Q4 2025, missing the 0.2% forecast. Luke Bartholomew, deputy chief economist at Aberdeen, said the post-budget boost in sentiment “could help deliver a pick-up in activity this year.” Thomas Pugh from RSM noted that “budget uncertainty held back investment and spending,” with business investment dropping nearly 3%. These figures have kept hopes alive for a Bank of England rate cut in March. Reuters
Halma is keeping an eye on the macro noise as it nears its next company update. The group plans to release a trading update on March 12. Its financial year closes on March 31, and the full-year results will be out June 11.
The FTSE 100 closed Wednesday at a new record of 10,472.11 points, rising 1.1%, buoyed by strong performances in housebuilders and energy shares, according to Reuters. That rally raises expectations ahead of Thursday’s UK data release.
Halma climbed on Wednesday, finishing 1.27% higher at 3,672 pence, up from 3,626 pence on Tuesday, according to MarketScreener. Trading volume reached around 1.47 million shares that day, while Thursday has seen just about 30,000 shares change hands so far.
After posting record revenue and profit for the first half, the company raised its full-year outlook on Nov. 20. Halma now forecasts mid-teens organic constant-currency revenue growth, excluding acquisitions and currency effects, alongside an adjusted EBIT margin near 22%, excluding a one-off gain. Order intake continues to outpace revenue.
Halma’s price/earnings ratio on the LSE sits close to 47, measuring its price against profits. The stock offers a yield around 0.6%.
A premium multiple works both ways: weaker March orders or margins could hurt more than for lower-priced industrial stocks. With the next update still weeks off, the shares might just follow broader market moves and shifts in rate forecasts.
