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Halma's resilient business helps it keep increasing dividend

The safety products company is well diversified which makes it a good defensive stock in times of trouble
November 16, 2023
  • Adjusted operating cash flow jumps 62 per cent
  • Dividend increased by 7 per cent

Halma (HLMA) is showing the benefits of a business model which is largely government enforced. Strong growth from both its safety and environmental analysis businesses drove revenue, while an improvement in cash conversion meant operating cash flow shot up.

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