Spectris plc (LON:SXS)

London flag London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBp
4,032.00
+1.00 (0.02%)
Aug 14, 2025, 2:45 PM BST
39.81%
Market Cap 4.00B
Revenue (ttm) 1.35B
Net Income (ttm) 57.80M
Shares Out 99.27M
EPS (ttm) 0.58
PE Ratio 69.99
Forward PE 25.61
Dividend 0.83 (2.06%)
Ex-Dividend Date Oct 2, 2025
Volume 310,299
Average Volume 1,143,415
Open 4,032.00
Previous Close 4,032.00
Day's Range 4,032.00 - 4,048.00
52-Week Range 1,877.00 - 4,170.00
Beta 0.79
RSI 61.38
Earnings Date Aug 7, 2025

About Spectris

Spectris plc provides precision measurement solutions. It operates through Spectris Scientific and Spectris Dynamics segments. The Spectris Scientific segment provides advanced measurement and materials characterization; and monitoring solutions for ultra-clean manufacturers. The Spectris Dynamics segment offers differentiated sensing, data acquisition, analysis modelling, and simulation solutions for product development and enhance product performance. The company serves life sciences/pharmaceuticals, technology-led industrials, automotive, el... [Read more]

Sector Technology
Founded 1986
Employees 7,446
Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol SXS
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Spectris's revenue was 1.30 billion, a decrease of -10.39% compared to the previous year's 1.45 billion. Earnings were 233.60 million, an increase of 60.66%.

Financial Statements

News

Spectris agrees £4.8bn takeover offer as KKR outbids private equity rival

Private equity giant KKR has trumped rival Advent's takeover bid for British scientific instruments maker Spectris with an improved offer.

9 days ago - This is Money

UK Stock Market News: Spectris, Domino’s, BP

Bid for Spectris revised higher once again, consumer belt-tightening sees sales flat at Domino's, BP posts materially stronger Q2 profits

9 days ago - The Armchair Trader

Spectris: Takeover Highlights Hidden Value In U.K. Small-Cap Stocks

Spectris' takeover offers highlight how deeply undervalued UK small- and mid-cap stocks are, especially versus US peers. Read why SEPJF stock is a Hold.

5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

London is leaving the door wide open to private equity raiders | Nils Pratley

KKR’s acquisition of Spectris at 96% premium shows the failings of the UK stock market in a nutshell This shouldn’t happen in a well-functioning stock market: a grownup industrial company, listed in L...

6 weeks ago - The Guardian

Spectris gets swept up by KKR in £4.1bn deal

Spectris accepts £4.1bn takeover from KKR, ditching Advent’s lower bid, shares rise on the news. The post Spectris gets swept up by KKR in £4.1bn deal appeared first on Investomania .

6 weeks ago - Investomania

FTSE Opens Higher, Trump Threatens Japan with Tariffs

FTSE 100 edged up, Spectris soared on KKR bid; Greggs and Bytes tumbled; Trump threatened Japan with steep tariffs. The post FTSE Opens Higher, Trump Threatens Japan with Tariffs appeared first on Inv...

6 weeks ago - Investomania

KKR clinches backing from Spectris for £4.1bn higher bid

Spectris had previously agreed a deal with US investment firm Advent International, which valued the firm at about £3.8 billion.

6 weeks ago - Evening Standard

KKR pips Advent with £4.7bn offer for UK industrial company Spectris

Private equity firms attracted by cheap valuations target UK-listed companies

6 weeks ago - Financial Times

UK Stock Market News: Spectris, SSP, Greggs

Battle for Spectris continues, IPO of SSP's Indian subsidiary moves ahead, warm weather and cost savings see Greggs revise FY lower

6 weeks ago - The Armchair Trader

Advent Agrees to Acquire UK’s Spectris in £3.8 Billion Deal

A consortium led by buyout firm Advent reached an agreement to buy Spectris Plc, a UK maker of precision and testing equipment and software, for about £3.8 billion ($5.1 billion).

7 weeks ago - Financial Post

Spectris agrees £3.8bn takeover by Advent as KKR mulls rival bid

Advent will pay £37.63 per share for the FTSE 250-listed company, valuing Spectris at £3.8 billion, or around £4.4 billion including debts.

7 weeks ago - Evening Standard

UK Stock Market News: Spectris, Avon Technologies, Safestay

Spectris sale terms agreed, MoD orders respirators from Avon for Ukraine, record revenues at Safestay but pricing pressures persist

7 weeks ago - The Armchair Trader

KKR Making Competing Bid for Equipment Maker Spectris

2 months ago - The Wall Street Journal

Advent swoops for London-listed Spectris in £4.4bn deal

High-tech instruments maker says its board would be minded to recommend shareholders agree to a sale

2 months ago - Financial Times

David Driscoll's Past Picks: Carl Zeiss Meditec, Enghouse Systems & Spectris

David Driscoll, CEO and chief investment officer of Liberty International Investment Management, discusses his past stock picks and how they're doing in the market today.

5 months ago - BNN Bloomberg

Spectris PLC (SEPJF) (Q4 2024) Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Finish Amid Market Challenges

Spectris PLC (SEPJF) (Q4 2024) Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Finish Amid Market Challenges

5 months ago - GuruFocus

Full Year 2024 Spectris PLC Earnings Call Transcript

Full Year 2024 Spectris PLC Earnings Call Transcript

5 months ago - GuruFocus

Three Quick Facts: Smith & Nephew, Shell and Spectris

Shell profits beat expectations after higher gas sales, Smith & Nephew profit margins trimmed and headwinds set to drag at Spectris

10 months ago - The Armchair Trader

Spectris plc: It's A Great Time To Buy

10 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Spectris PLC (SEPJF) (Q2 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strong Order Book and ...

Spectris PLC (SEPJF) (Q2 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strong Order Book and Strategic Acquisitions Amidst Market Challenges

1 year ago - GuruFocus

Half Year 2024 Spectris PLC Earnings Call Transcript

Half Year 2024 Spectris PLC Earnings Call Transcript

1 year ago - GuruFocus