Five things we learnt from Ashtead’s 2025 results

Lewis Tyler Editor, Demolition & Recycling International

23 June 2025

Sunbelt Rentals owner Ashtead Group reported a 5% slump in pre-tax profits in its annual profits last week despite an increase in rental revenues. Lewis Tyler looks at the story behind the headline figures.

Photo: Sunbelt Rentals

Ashtead Group blamed tough market conditions for a 5% slump in pre-tax profits in its annual profits last week despite an increase in rental revenues.

The parent company of Sunbelt Rentals reported a 1% fall in headline revenue for the financial year which the company said was mainly the result…

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