Hardide shares climb 3.8% on raised profit outlook

Hardide PLC (LSE:HDD) stock rose 3.8% on Wednesday after the surface treatment technology provider issued an improved profit forecast for fiscal 2026.

The company said it expects core profit of £5.8 million ($7.76 million) and pretax profit of £4.9 million for the fiscal year. Both figures exceed current market expectations.

Hardide stated that current trading and order intake position the company for further growth in fiscal 2027.