Games Workshop reported a significant increase in revenue for the six months to December 2, 2018. Revenue at constant currency was £124.2m.
Revenue growth. Revenue reached £125.2m, up from £109.6m in the same period last year.
Operating profit and pre-tax profit grew to £40.8m for the six months to December 2, 2018. The prior year figure was £38.1m.
Basic earnings per share increased to 100.8p from 96.0p. The dividend per share declared in the period rose to 65p from 61p.
Trade segment revenue increased from £48.0m to £61.4m. Retail revenue grew from £39.6m to £42.6m.
Page 12 of the report| Category | Six months to 2 December 2018 | Six months to 26 November 2017 | 53 weeks ended 3 June 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade | 61445 | 47996 | 94381 |
| Retail | 42547 | 39615 | 81971 |
| Online | 21233 | 21961 | 44952 |
| Total external revenue | 125225 | 109572 | 221304 |
Cash generated from operations decreased to £36.0m from £41.2m. The decrease was primarily due to increased investment in working capital.
The company's return on capital declined from 119% in November 2017 to 96% in November 2018. The report attributes this to increased investment in capacity and working capital.
Games Workshop Group PLC (‘Games Workshop’ or the ‘Group’) announces its half-yearly results for the six Six months to Six months to 2 December 2018 26 November 2017 Revenue £125.2m £109.6m Revenue at constant currency £124.2m £109.6m Operating profit pre- royalties receivable £35.3m £34.5m Royalties receivable ...
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