Updated Mar 17, 2026 by Games Workshop Group
Games Workshop achieved record financial performance for the six months ending December 1, 2019, with revenue rising 19% to £148.4 million and profit before taxation increasing to £58.6 million.
The Trade segment was a primary growth driver, recording a 27% sales increase and the addition of approximately 200 new accounts.
Royalty income doubled to £10.7 million, while operating profit grew significantly from £40.8 million in the previous year to £59.2 million.
The company maintained a high return on capital employed of 111%, supporting a dividend distribution of 100p per share and a cash position of nearly £33 million.
Basic earnings per share rose to 145.9p, supported by £60.4 million in net cash generated from operating activities despite £4.59 million in capital expenditure.
The adoption of IFRS 16 accounting standards resulted in the recognition of £33.6 million in right-of-use assets on the balance sheet.
Management identified Brexit as a primary external risk to EU trade and recruitment, though the company remains debt-free with mitigation plans in place for operational continuity.
Games Workshop achieved record financial performance for the six months ending December 1, 2019, with revenue rising 19% to £148.4 million and profit before taxation increasing to £58.6 million.
The Trade segment was a primary growth driver, recording a 27% sales increase and the addition of approximately 200 new accounts.
Royalty income doubled to £10.7 million, while operating profit grew significantly from £40.8 million in the previous year to £59.2 million.
The company maintained a high return on capital employed of 111%, supporting a dividend distribution of 100p per share and a cash position of nearly £33 million.
Basic earnings per share rose to 145.9p, supported by £60.4 million in net cash generated from operating activities despite £4.59 million in capital expenditure.
The adoption of IFRS 16 accounting standards resulted in the recognition of £33.6 million in right-of-use assets on the balance sheet.
Management identified Brexit as a primary external risk to EU trade and recruitment, though the company remains debt-free with mitigation plans in place for operational continuity.