Livestock trading results drive record profits for Wooler Mart operator H+H
A firm that provides specialist services to farmers, landowners and rural businesses across northern England and southern Scotland has reported record profits for the financial year that ended on June 30, 2026.
The announcement by H&H Group plc, which is also the Wooler Mart operator, included that profit before tax increased by 14.1% to £1.963million – up from £1.720million the previous year.
This achievement was driven primarily by the results from the livestock team (Harrison & Hetherington Limited, the UK’s largest livestock trading company), alongside positive contributions from land agency and property rental income.
Net assets increased to £23.1million from £22.2million with strong cash generation throughout the year, allowing significant continued investment for future growth.
A final dividend of 20p per share will be paid to shareholders – making the total dividends paid 30p, the largest payout for some time.
H+H chief executive Richard Rankin said, “Delivering record profits during a year of significant organisational change is a considerable achievement.
“These results reflect the strength of our core business, the trust our customers place in us and, most of all, the hard work of all our teams.
“Our financial position gives us the confidence to continue investing in our people, facilities and services, while considering opportunities to grow the business and deliver long-term value for shareholders.”
H&H Group plc revenue was £19.4million, compared with £19.9million in 2025. However, the previous year included approximately £922,000 of revenue from Reeds before its sale to management.
Excluding this contribution, underlying revenue increased marginally.