Goldman Sachs
May 21, 2026
Smiths Group 3Q FY26 Trading Update
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Smiths Group delivered flat 3Q organic growth and lowered its FY26 OSG guidance to ~2% due to Middle East disruption and US construction weakness, though profit guidance was maintained.
Key Takeaways
- 1.FY26 profit guidance remains unchanged despite a reduction in organic growth (OSG) guidance from 3-4% down to approximately 2%.
- 2.The group reported flat organic growth in 3Q-FY26, hampered by conflict in the Middle East causing £10m in revenue disruption.
- 3.Margin guidance has been modestly increased to 'slightly above 20%' due to efficiency programs (Acceleration Plan and Smiths Excellence).
Table of Contents
- Divisional highlights:
- Disclosure Appendix
- GS Factor Profile
- M&A Rank
- Quantum
- Disclosures
- Price target and rating history chart(s)
- Target price history table(s)
- Regulatory disclosures
- Ratings, coverage universe and related definitions
- Global product; distributing entities
- General disclosures
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Authors
Christian Hinderaker
Securities
SMIN LN
Themes
Operational Efficiency vs. Macro HeadwindsGeopolitical Disruption
Regions
EuropeMiddle EastLatin AmericaUnited KingdomUnited States
