Profitability Improves

Johnson Service Group (JSG.L) reported a resilient first‑half performance, with revenue broadly flat but profit margins and earnings per share rising as the textile services provider offset softer hospitality volumes through pricing, operational efficiencies, and cost management. The group delivered an adjusted operating profit increase of 3.8% to £29.8 million, while the margin improved by 50 basis points to 11.6%. Earnings per share rose 8.7% to 5 pence.