HBC swings back to profit as turnover jumps 43% to £71m
The contractor, formerly known as Henry Boot Construction, has issued an update to clarify its standalone performance after last week’s publication of group results by its former parent company.
HBC has posted a return to profitability with turnover up 43% to £71.15m and pre-tax profit of £1.24m, marking a sharp turnaround from a £1.65m loss the previous year.
It said previously reported figures were distorted by intercompany transactions and costs linked to Roadlink, and did not reflect HBC’s underlying trading.
The FY25 results instead point to what the firm described as a “strong recovery year”, driven by delivery across a series of major schemes.
These include 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.
Looking ahead, HBC has already secured £112m of work for 2026, with further schemes at pre-construction stage expected to convert.
On the back of its current pipeline, and with protection from legacy project claims following its management buyout, the contractor is forecasting turnover of £120m next year alongside another uplift in profitability.
James Smith, finance director at HBC, 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.
“These results provide a strong platform for the next chapter as an independently operated and financially robust business.
“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.”
