Watkin Jones Plc reported consolidated earnings results for the year ended September 30, 2018. For the period, the company's revenue was £363,054,000 against £301,914,000 a year ago. Operating profit was £53,895,000 against £42,685,000 a year ago. Profit for the period attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent was £44,206,000 against £35,800,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were 17.317 pence against 14.024 pence a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were 17.310 pence against 14.024 pence a year ago.

The Board of has recommended a final dividend of 5.13 pence per share, to give a total for the year of 7.6 pence per share. This represents 15.2% growth over the 6.6 pence per share paid in respect of fiscal year 2017. The total dividend is 2.1 times covered by adjusted basic earnings per share. The final dividend will be paid on 28 February 2019 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 25 January 2019. The shares will go ex-dividend on 24 January 2019.