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Here’s Why Bunzl Share Price Surged Today

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Shares of Bunzl PLC (LON: BNZL) gained 4% on Monday after the company reported strong first-half performance.

The acquisitive distribution group saw its revenue rising by 7% to £4.86 billion for the first half of the year to June 30. Moreover, pre-tax profits soared 22% to £245 million, while adjusted earnings jumped 16.6% to £306.8 million.

“The recent substantial declines in profitability in the lower margin foodservice and retail sectors were more than offset by strong performances in the generally higher-margin safety, cleaning & hygiene and healthcare sectors, primarily driven by significant sales volumes of Covid-19 related products including masks, sanitisers, gloves, disinfectants, coveralls, disposables wipes, face shields and eye protection,” Frank van Zanten, Bunzl’s chief executive, said in a statement.

Strong performance has pushed Bunzl towards restating its final dividend. The interim payment is also raised by 1.9% to 15.8p.

“We have also seen good growth in our grocery businesses,” he added.

Bunzl share price soared 4% to trade above the 2500p mark, a fresh 16-month high for the stock.

Bunzl share price soared 4% on good H1 results August 2020

Nigel Frith
Nigel Frith
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Nigel has been in the regulated financial services industry for nearly a decade, has previously owned a financial brokerage and has written many times for sites relating to personal finance and trading.

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