Imperial Leather maker PZ Cussons grows profits after cost cuts
Chief executive Jonathan Myers said: “We delivered a strong trading performance in FY26, with revenue growth across each of our four lead markets and each of…
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Chief executive Jonathan Myers said: “We delivered a strong trading performance in FY26 (the 2026 financial year), with revenue growth across each of our four lead markets and each of our top 10 brands. “At the same time, we completed our strategic review and established a refreshed strategy with a clearer financial framework and capital allocation policy.” He said it was a “more focused and resilient business”, adding: “While there is plenty more to do, and we are mindful of macro-economic uncertainties, we are well placed to continue delivering sustainable growth.”. The cost-cutting helped increase PZ Cussons’s pre-tax profit to £50 million, up 22% year-on-year. The Manchester-based consumer goods business said revenues totalled £541 million for the year to the end of May, up 5.8% compared like-for-like with the previous year.
Furthermore, In the UK, washing and bathing brands Carex, Imperial Leather, Original Source and Sanctuary Spa were driving growth, particularly following a successful Christmas gifting period. Carex and Imperial Leather maker PZ Cussons has recorded a jump in sales and profits after making cost savings and investing more in marketing campaigns. Meanwhile, the company said it had trimmed down its portfolio during the past year to strengthen its balance sheet and sharpen its focus on its bestselling categories of personal, home and baby care.
In addition, PZ Cussons has said its investment into marketing increased by £3.5 million during the year, which was the most it had spent in recent years. Sales growth was driven mainly by pricing strategies, while the volume of sales also edged higher.
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Chief executive Jonathan Myers said: “We delivered a strong trading performance in FY26 (the 2026 financial year), with revenue growth across each of our four lead markets and each of our top 10 brands. “At the same time, we completed our strategic review and established a refreshed strategy with a clearer financial framework and capital allocation policy.” He said it was a “more focused and resilient business”, adding: “While there is plenty more to do, and we are mindful of macro-economic uncertainties, we are well placed to continue delivering sustainable growth.”
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe cost-cutting helped increase PZ Cussons’s pre-tax profit to £50 million, up 22% year-on-year.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe Manchester-based consumer goods business said revenues totalled £541 million for the year to the end of May, up 5.8% compared like-for-like with the previous year.
reliability low1/2 sourcesIn the UK, washing and bathing brands Carex, Imperial Leather, Original Source and Sanctuary Spa were driving growth, particularly following a successful Christmas gifting period.
reliability low1/2 sourcesCarex and Imperial Leather maker PZ Cussons has recorded a jump in sales and profits after making cost savings and investing more in marketing campaigns.
reliability low1/2 sourcesMeanwhile, the company said it had trimmed down its portfolio during the past year to strengthen its balance sheet and sharpen its focus on its bestselling categories of personal, home and baby care.
reliability low1/2 sourcesPZ Cussons has said its investment into marketing increased by £3.5 million during the year, which was the most it had spent in recent years.
reliability low1/2 sourcesSales growth was driven mainly by pricing strategies, while the volume of sales also edged higher.
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