DCC posts higher profit aided by energy, plans £1 bln healthcare divestment By Investing.com
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 13 2025
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Source: Investing.com
Financial Performance: DCC Plc reported a 4.9% increase in adjusted operating profit to £703.6 million for the year ending March 31, 2025, driven mainly by its energy division, despite a 4.5% decline in group revenue due to lower energy commodity prices.
Strategic Developments: The company plans to sell its healthcare division for £1.05 billion and return £800 million of net proceeds to shareholders, while also focusing on growth in its energy business and improving carbon intensity of profits.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
