PUMA SE's weak sales outlook and dividend cut dragged down the stock to the level last seen in 2016. 4imprint Group announced a special dividend, but the company's weak order flow in the current quarter overshadowed the latest results. Legal & General announced it would expand its stock buyback and accelerate its capital return to shareholders.
Henkel AG announced a new stock buyback program. Persimmon, the UK-based home builder, targeted higher new home completions in 2025. Domino's Pizza hiked the dividend despite weak quarterly results. Maisons du Monde reported mixed quarterly results and announced its plans to accelerate its cost-cutting drive.
Lindt Sprüngli reported stable annual revenue and earnings, but cash flow was ahead of expectations. Intertek Group raised its annual dividend and raised its estimate for margins for the current year. Thales, the French defense group, reported strong annual revenue and earnings growth and hiked its dividend.
Rolls-Royce hiked its annual dividend and estimated higher profit in the current year. Beiersdorf AG launched a new stock buyback plan. London Stock Exchange announced a stock repurchase plan and increased its dividend by 13% from a year ago in 2024. Sulzer AG hiked its annual dividend after sales and earnings improved in 2024.