Shipping services group Clarkson has reported accelerated growth in its research division, with revenue increasing by 24% year-on-year in the first half of 2026. The division's margin also saw an improvement, rising to over 40% during the same period.
This growth in the research division, which accounts for a smaller portion of group revenue, contrasts with a 5% decline in Clarkson's overall revenue for the financial year ending December 2025. The core shipbroking division achieved a 20% margin in 2025, while the group's Ebit margin stood at 15%.
Clarkson's dividend is forecast to increase to 115p this year, marking 25 consecutive years of dividend growth. The company's shares have risen from 90p at the turn of the century to over £50 per share today.