PayPoint Delivers Record £69m Profit and Boosts Dividend to 20p
PayPoint reported record FY26 underlying profit before tax of £69.0 million, up 1.5%, on revenues of £337.0 million (8.5% increase) and underlying EBITDA of £92.0 million (2.2% increase). The group raised its final dividend to 20.0 pence per share (+2%) and initiated a reorganization to accelerate revenue growth.
1. FY26 Financial Performance
For the year ended 31 March 2026, PayPoint delivered revenues of £337.0 million, up 8.5% year-on-year, and net revenue of £190.8 million, up 1.7%. Underlying EBITDA rose 2.2% to £92.0 million and underlying profit before tax increased 1.5% to £69.0 million, while adjusted profit before tax doubled to £55.5 million and diluted EPS climbed 6.5% to 73.6 pence.
2. Balance Sheet and Investments
Net corporate debt increased to £132.5 million, a 36% rise from £97.4 million, reflecting strategic investments in growth initiatives and continuation of the share buyback programme. These moves aim to strengthen the business’s long-term positioning and return capital to shareholders.
3. Dividend Increase and Reorganization
The board declared a final dividend of 20.0 pence per share, a 2% increase over the prior year’s 19.6 pence, marking a record payout. Management has also launched a reorganization designed to improve transparency across operations and accelerate the next stage of revenue growth.
