Synectics – shares jumped 8% yesterday to 342.50p, could this group’s Third Quarter Trading Update be due within days? Bkrs DCF 417p

12.09.2025

At the start of this year, I suggested that the shares of Synectics (LON:SNX), then 352p, could rise by 50% within the next year.

That was in January – they have since been down to 226p amid the Trump Tarriff hassles.

But they have also been up to 370p, albeit briefly.

My prediction is currently still way off, however last night they closed 8% better on the day, up 25p at 342.50p – with no apparent reason for the sudden upward price move of the surveillance group’s shares.

The dealing volume yesterday was more than two and a half times the average daily figure of shares traded.

Nothing has been announced yet, but could it be a rise in anticipation of the £59m-capitalised group issuing it Third Quarter Trading Update, covering the period to the end of August.

The Business 

The company is a leader in advanced security and surveillance solutions that help protect people, property and assets around the world. 

Synectics has some 300 employees, mostly in the UK, but with sales and support staff in seven sales hubs spread globally.  

It operates in all leading control room surveillance markets, with a focus on critical infrastructure, energy, public space, transport, leisure and hospitality. 

It transforms customer operations by seamlessly integrating systems, technologies, and data into a unified solution-enhancing safety, improving efficiency, and enabling smarter, faster decision-making and response capabilities. 

The company has expertise in providing solutions for specific markets where security and surveillance are critical to operations, such as gaming, oil and gas, public space, transportation and infrastructure.  

It operates through two segments: Systems and Security.  

Its Systems segment develops, integrates and delivers flexible electronic surveillance solutions based around its proprietary hardware and software, and operates globally across all sectors.  

The Security segment is focused on the design, delivery, maintenance and management of end-to-end security and surveillance systems for high security and public space applications and operates principally in the UK.  

It is engaged in the development of its intellectual property, the fourth-generation Synergy platform and COEX camera station range. 

Interim Report

On Tuesday 8^th July, the group declared a very impressive Interim Report o end-May, showing revenues up 35% at £35.5m, while its underlying operating profit was 48% better at £3.3m, lifting its half-time earnings up 59% to 16.4p per share.

The group, at that time, stated that its net cash was £12.1m, while its Order Book was a solid £35.1m.

Management Comment

CEO and CFO Amanda Larnder stated that:

"Synectics has delivered strong financial results for the first half, underpinned by the planned delivery of a major customer contract which contributed to meaningful growth in both revenue and profit.

We are seeing encouraging early progress of our refreshed strategy, including building activity in our core sectors, strengthening our partner network, and continuing to invest in technology capability to support long-term growth.

With a solid order book, a strong cash position and a clear focus, we are well placed to deliver on our longer-term priorities."

Analyst View

Rob Sanders, at Shore Capital Markets, stated that:

“In our view, with a good order book and strong cash position underpinning sales forecasts for this year and allowing investment into all areas of the business the outlook remains very promising.”

In My View

I really like the feel of this group and the services that it offers on such a global basis.

I remain hopeful that my price prediction will come to pass.