The Chesterfield packaging maker says it can plug the gap left by a departing customer contract worth £1.0m of gross profit.
Robinson (AIM: RBN) has told investors it is on track to hit this year's profit expectations, even as it revealed the loss of a customer contract worth around £3.3m of annual revenue and £1.0m of gross profit.
The Chesterfield-based packaging manufacturer said the contract will not be renewed when it expires in December, though it will keep supplying the same customer with other products from across its factory network, softening the blow somewhat.
Taken in isolation, the loss of the contract would knock £3.3m off next year's revenue and £1.0m off operating profit, a meaningful dent for a business of Robinson's size. The company is not sitting still, however, pointing to operational efficiency initiatives and a push for new business wins that it believes can largely offset the shortfall.
Crucially, Robinson reiterated that underlying operating profit for 2026 remains in line with current market expectations, suggesting the near-term outlook is unaffected by the contract's departure. Management now expects 2027 profitability to be broadly comparable with this year's performance, a signal to shareholders that the group's diversified customer base and product range can absorb the loss over time.
Attention now turns to whether Robinson can convert its pipeline of new business and cost initiatives into hard numbers before the contract formally lapses at the end of December. Investors will be watching forthcoming trading updates closely for confirmation that the replacement revenue is materialising as planned, with any slippage likely to sharpen scrutiny on 2027 guidance.
This report is based on Robinson’s announcement and coverage by UK Investor Magazine. Company announcements can be tracked via London Stock Exchange RNS and Investegate, and the full results calendar is worth watching for the next update.
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