Shipping services provider Clarkson has announced a dip in pre-tax profit to £86.7m in 2025, falling from £112.1m a year earlier.

The company said that last year had “tested the resilience and adaptability” of the global shipping industry.

Clarkson, announcing its annual results covering the 2025 calendar year, also posted a drop in revenue, which fell from £661.4m to £631.4m.

However, the FTSE 250 company still announced a 3% increase in its full-year dividend to 112p, to mark a 23rd consecutive year of dividend growth for the group.

“[Last year] was a year that tested the resilience and adaptability of the global shipping industry, and I am immensely proud of, and grateful to, my colleagues across the world for their unwavering commitment and exceptional contribution,” Clarksons CEO, Andi Case, commented.

Clarkson also revealed that as of 31 December 2025, its forward order book for invoicing in 2026 was worth US$244m.

It also reported a balance sheet with free cash resources of £232m, which was up from £216.3m at the end of 2024.

Case added: “Whilst it is still early in 2026, we have started with strong momentum, supported by positive market sentiment and trading, and our diversified strategy, healthy forward order book and commitment to innovation, position us well for the year ahead, recognising that ongoing geopolitical uncertainty continues to drive complexity in our markets.

“We remain committed to long-term investment in our strategy, high-calibre talent, cutting-edge technology and advanced market intelligence, ensuring we remain well placed to support clients and provide them with leading solutions across increasingly complex shipping markets.”

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