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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