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How to Avoid Profit Warnings
Taking Stock on Monday 29th January 2024
Profit warnings from UK-listed companies exceed those issued in 2008
High interest rates and weakening confidence have been blamed for pushing more UK companies into issuing profit warnings.
New data from EY-Parthenon this morning show that over 18% of public firms issued warnings in 2023, which is a higher proportion than at the peak of the financial crisis in 2008
In total, 294 profit warnings were issued by businesses in 2023, which is a slight drop on the 305 in 2022 – highlighting how tough the last two years have been for companies.
- 26% in 2023 were attributed to delayed contracts or decisions.
- 19% were due to increased costs
- 19% cited the impact of higher interest rates.
The survey showed that profit warnings blamed on rising costs fell through the year, but there was an increase in warnings blamed on corporate spending delays and higher borrowing costs.
During 2023, 39 listed companies issued their third or more consecutive profit warning in 12 months.
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