Irish Continental posts profit and revenue growth amid strong demand
Irish Continental Group PLC on Thursday announced revenue and pretax profit growth for 2025, as the company hails continuing demand despite an ‘uncertain’ external environment.
Revenue grew 10% to €666.7 million in 2025 from €603.8 million the year prior, while profit before tax grew 25% to €77.5 million from €62.2 million in 2024.
‘Continued strength’ in demands in both the ferries and containers and terminal divisions drove the Dublin-based shipping and transport company’s results, with volume growing by 95,800 absolute units to 2.23 million movements, with only cars marking a 3.9% decrease compared to 2024.
The results allowed the company to raise the recommended final dividend by 5.0% to 10.95 cents year-on-year and bringing the total divided up to 16.32 cents from the previous year’s 15.54 cents.
Chair John McGuckian said that 2025 saw a ‘solid’ operation performance. However, ‘while underlying demand remains resilient, the external environment is uncertain, shaped by macroeconomic conditions, geopolitical developments and an evolving regulatory landscape. We will continue to manage these factors through cost discipline, operational flexibility and a prudent approach to capital allocation, supported by the strength of our balance sheet.’
Irish Continental shares were up 2.2% to €6.60 in Dublin on Thursday afternoon.
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