April 22 (Reuters) - Aerospace and defence supplier Senior Plc on Wednesday said it expects its 2026 performance to be "comfortably better" than prior expectations after strong demand in the first
Senior Plc Forecasts 2026 Outperformance as Aerospace Demand Surges
Senior Plc 2026 Performance Outlook and Key Drivers
April 22 (Reuters) - Aerospace and defence supplier Senior Plc on Wednesday said it expects its 2026 performance to be "comfortably better" than prior expectations after strong demand in the first quarter offset weaker sales at its Flexonics industrial unit.
The improved forecast comes amid a planned 1.4 billion-pound ($1.89 billion) takeover by a consortium comprising Tinicum and Blackstone.
Factors Contributing to Improved Forecast
The engineering firm benefitted from increased production of commercial aircraft, as customers such as Boeing seek to ramp up production, alongside higher defence spending and better pricing.
Performance Highlights
Here are some details about its performance and forecast:
Quarterly Revenue and Division Performance
• In the first quarter ended March 2026, group revenue increased 2.5% on a constant currency basis.
• The aerospace division reported a 9.7% jump in quarterly revenue, aided by growth across large commercial, regional and business jets, as well as robust defence demand.
• However, Flexonics' quarterly revenue fell 6.2% due to lower petrochemical sales, although land vehicle demand exceeded management expectations, Senior said.
Full-Year Expectations and Market Uncertainties
• The company expects full-year performance exceed prior expectations, despite ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties.
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(Reporting by Raechel Thankam Job in Bengaluru; Editing by Sonia Cheema)
