Serco stock trades at GBp 255.60 as first-half profit rises
Published on 09/28/2026 at 16:17 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Serco stock was trading at GBp 255.60 on September 28, 2026 at 3:13 p.m. London time, up 0.55 percent from the previous close of GBp 254.20. The company reported underlying operating profit of GBP 155 million for the first half of 2026, compared with GBP 146 million a year earlier, according to Halifax on September 25, 2026.
Profit rises in first half
The first-half update also put revenue at GBP 2.5 billion and the contract pipeline at GBP 12.5 billion. More than GBP 2 billion of contract awards and extensions supported the pipeline, while procurement delays in the United States remained a factor in the period, Halifax reported.
Serco provides public services for government and public-sector customers across defense, transport, justice, immigration and health. Its investor-relations page describes the latest update as a strong first-half performance with confidence in full-year guidance, according to Serco.
Analyst target stays above price
The analyst picture carries a higher reference point than the live London quote. Investing.com listed a 12-month average target of 313.75 and a Buy consensus based on 8 Buy, 3 Hold and 1 Sell ratings from 12 analysts.
The same analyst table showed BNP Paribas Exane raising its target from 3.15 to 3.25 on August 12, 2026, while retaining a Buy stance, Investing.com reported. The target figures are shown in GBP on the analyst page, while the primary London share quote is displayed in GBp.
Stock remains below yearly high
Serco's GBp 255.60 quote stood between a session low of GBp 254.00 and a session high of GBp 258.40. The 52-week range was GBp 218.40 to GBp 325.80, leaving the share below its yearly high while daily volume reached 304,644 shares.
Serco stock was last at GBp 255.60 on the London Stock Exchange on September 28, 2026 at 3:13 p.m. London time, with market capitalization of GBP 2.5 billion. The combination of higher first-half operating profit and a GBP 12.5 billion pipeline gives the stock a measurable operating backdrop, while US procurement delays remain the key counter-factor identified in the interim update.
Serco stock facts
- Company: Serco Group plc
- Ticker: SRP
- Trading venue: London Stock Exchange
- Price (as of September 28, 2026, 3:13 p.m. London time): GBp 255.60
- Market capitalization: GBP 2.5 billion (as of September 28, 2026)
- 52-week range: GBp 218.40-GBp 325.80 (as of September 28, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Specialty Business Services
