Releasing its results to 31 December 2025, the engineering and infrastructure company reported revenue up 13% to £1,581m (2024: £1,399m), including revenue from JVs and increased turnover from UK Energy projects and Ireland. Operating profit increased 8% to £86.1m, up from £79.6m. Net cash increased 3% to £412.4m. Employee numbers significantly increased by 16% to 4,709, up from 4,060 in 2024, as Murphy invested £6.54m in training in 2025. The company said it is creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged workforce, with 26.7% of employees from under-represented groups and 10% of employees classed as emerging talent.
The company also made safety gains, with a Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate of 0.06, marking a 65% reduction in LTIFR over the last five years, despite 22.6 million hours worked during the year.
The company was optimistic on its outlook, with a record order book of £8.17bn across the UK, Ireland and North America. The company has now moved into Australia, investing in a 40% share of Australia’s Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure,
CEO John Murphy said, “This year marks the 75th anniversary of my grandfather founding our business, so it is fitting that we have delivered a year of progressive growth across the company. I would like to thank all our colleagues, customers, partners and suppliers who have contributed to this performance.”
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