HBC targets £120m turnover after profit recovery year

The Sheffield contractor posted turnover of £71m for 2025, up from £50m the year before, while pre-tax profit swung to £1.24m from a £1.65m loss.

Henry Boot sold its contracting arm to its management last year to concentrate on house building and land and property development.

HBC issued the update after figures published in Henry Boot’s preliminary results earlier this week included intercompany transactions and Roadlink-related costs that did not reflect the trading performance of HBC as a standalone business.

The firm said last year’s turnaround was driven by delivery across a clutch of major jobs including Rotherham Markets, the National Centre for Child Health Technology in Sheffield, ARK at Markham Vale and the Beck Hill multi-storey car park in Bridlington.

HBC said the recovery marked a return to profitability after a period of transition and had laid the groundwork for growth following its management buyout.

The contractor has already secured £112m of contracted work for 2026 and has several more jobs at PCSA stage expected to convert.

Based on its current pipeline, HBC is forecasting turnover of £120m this year, alongside a further rise in profit.

Finance director James Smith said: “2025 was a year of recovery and a significant return to profitability for HBC, springboarding us strongly into 2026.

“It reflects the resilience of our teams, the loyalty of our clients and the disciplined commercial approach we’ve taken through a period of transition.

“With healthy secured turnover, a strong pipeline and a clear plan for controlled, sustainable growth, we are well positioned for continued progress through 2026 and beyond.”

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