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  "id": 9109246,
  "title": "Earnings call transcript: Smiths Group rises on upbeat H2 2026 outlook",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/earnings-call-transcript-smiths-group-rises-on-upbeat-h2-2026-outlook",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-22T08:07:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-smiths-group-rises-on-upbeat-h2-2026-outlook-93CH-4910021"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Smiths Group reported resilient fiscal 2026 results despite facing disruption in the Middle East, weaker U.S. housing market, and tariff pressure. The company's organic revenue growth was 1.2%, reaching GBP 1.9 billion, while headline operating profit rose by 1.9% to GBP 399 million. Operating margin improved to 20.6%, reflecting pricing, cost control, and revenue mix adjustments. Smiths expects about 4% organic revenue growth for fiscal 2027, with an operating margin of approximately 21%. The company completed a full-year dividend of 48.5 pence, up 5.4%, and finalized major buyback programs. Smiths' strategic progress and portfolio reshaping led to a 5.33% rise in its stock price to $2,728.1, near its 52-week high. The strong performance highlights the company's execution in pricing, product mix, and cost discipline, positioning it for continued growth despite external challenges.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/smiths-group-beats-profit-forecasts-plans-to-divest-legacy-asbestos",
        "published": "2026-09-22T06:52:19.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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