Judges Scientific (LON:JDG) Posts Earnings Results

Judges Scientific (LON:JDG) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The company reported GBX 39 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, Digital Look Earnings reports. Judges Scientific had a negative net margin of 0.46% and a negative return on equity of 0.72%.

Judges Scientific Stock Performance

LON:JDG opened at GBX 3,670 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of £244.46 million, a PE ratio of 45.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.56 and a beta of 0.69. Judges Scientific has a fifty-two week low of GBX 3,480 and a fifty-two week high of GBX 6,380. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 76.68, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a current ratio of 2.62. The business has a 50 day moving average price of GBX 4,158.48 and a 200-day moving average price of GBX 4,376.57.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have weighed in on JDG shares. Berenberg Bank reissued a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 5,600 price target on shares of Judges Scientific in a research note on Wednesday. Shore Capital Group reaffirmed a “house stock” rating on shares of Judges Scientific in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of GBX 6,490.

Insider Activity at Judges Scientific

In other news, insider Bradley Leonard Ormsby bought 63 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, July 17th. The shares were bought at an average cost of GBX 4,917 per share, with a total value of £3,097.71. Also, insider Ralph Elman purchased 122 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, July 17th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of GBX 4,917 per share, with a total value of £5,998.74. 9.92% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

More Judges Scientific News

Here are the key news stories impacting Judges Scientific this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management maintained full-year guidance despite difficult trading conditions, suggesting it expects performance to improve in the second half. The company also raised its interim dividend, signaling continued confidence in cash generation and its shareholder-return policy. Judges Scientific H1 Slips Into Loss; Raises Interim Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Berenberg reaffirmed its “buy” rating and retained a GBX 5,600 price target, implying substantial upside from the prevailing share price if the company delivers on its outlook. Berenberg rating report
• Neutral Sentiment: The earnings call provided further management commentary on the first-half results and the outlook; investors are likely to look for evidence that order demand and research spending are stabilizing. Judges Scientific H1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: First-half revenue fell 21% to £55.7 million, reflecting weaker demand across the group, while the company reported a loss of 19.5 pence per share. The earnings deterioration is the main reason for the negative market reaction. Judges Scientific H1 Revenue Falls 21%
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage attributed the ongoing weakness primarily to cuts in U.S. research spending, creating uncertainty over the timing of a recovery in the company’s scientific-instrument markets. Judges Scientific Continues to Struggle Due to US Research Cuts
• Negative Sentiment: The shares moved below their 200-day moving average, a technical warning that may reinforce investor concerns about deteriorating momentum. Judges Scientific Share Price Passes Below 200-Day Moving Average

About Judges Scientific

Judges Scientific plc (AIM: JDG), is a group focused on acquiring and developing companies in the scientific instrument sector. The Group now consists of 23 businesses acquired since 2005.

The acquired companies are primarily UK-based with products sold worldwide to a diverse range of markets including: higher education institutions, scientific research facilities, manufacturers and regulatory authorities. The UK is a recognised centre of excellence for scientific instruments. The Group has received five Queen’s Awards for innovation and export.

The Group’s companies predominantly operate in global niche markets, with long term growth fundamentals and resilient margins.

Judges Scientific maintains a policy of selectively acquiring businesses that generate sustainable profits and cash.