"The latest profit warnings data reflects the scale of persistent uncertainty and how heavy it continues to weigh on UK businesses. While this uncertainty has been a recurring theme since mid-2024, it has intensified so far this year - driven largely by geopolitical tensions and policy shifts - compounding pressure on both earnings and forecasts."
"While the announcement of global tariffs has clearly played a part in amplifying uncertainty, they are just one factor among broader geopolitical and policy upheaval. These pressures are often interlinked and, combined, they are having a significant effect on companies' confidence, decision-making and spending."
In Q2 2025, UK-listed companies issued 59 profit warnings, a 20% increase compared to 49 in Q2 2024. The primary reason for these warnings was policy change and geopolitical uncertainty, cited in 46% of cases, up from 4% the previous year. Additionally, 40% of warnings related to contract cancellations or delays, while 34% were associated with tariff-related issues. Over the past year, 19% of UK-listed firms issued at least one profit warning, indicating persistent market challenges.
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