Oxford Metrics return to growth following a year described as one of “solid execution and strategic progress”, according to its latest full-year results.
For the year to 30 September 2025, the smart sensing and software company reported revenue of £44.8m, representing an increase of 8 per cent. The performance marked a clear Oxford Metrics return to growth after a more challenging prior period.
Adjusted EBIT increased by 29 per cent to £2.2m over the year. Pre-tax profit declined from £500,000 to £100,000, which the company said mainly reflected lower net finance income. This followed increased shareholder returns and continued investment activity.
Within the Motion Capture division, in-year order intake rose by 21 per cent to £34.8m. Oxford Metrics said this illustrated positive underlying demand despite a more difficult trading environment.
Motion Capture revenue totalled £32m, compared with £38.6m previously. The reduction reflected ongoing headwinds in US academic and entertainment markets, alongside post-COVID normalisation of the opening order book.
Smart manufacturing delivered a significant contribution to the Oxford Metrics return to growth. Revenue in the division rose by 341 per cent to £12.8m, including 38 per cent organic growth and additional income from two acquisitions completed during the year.
Chief executive Imogen O’Connor said: “This was a year of solid execution and strategic progress, with performance in-line with market expectations.
“We delivered on our commitments, scaling Smart Manufacturing with two targeted acquisitions and achieving strong organic growth in that division, driven by tighter operational focus. Motion Capture revenue was lower, reflecting continued softness in the US and a normalised opening order book.
“However, planned strategic resource reallocation helped deliver a 21 per cent rise in in-year order intake, partially offsetting the impact and supporting future growth.
“While external conditions remain challenging, we are focused on what we can influence: where we deploy our efforts, how the organisation operates and how we drive innovation, including the launch of Markerless Motion Capture, which together are strengthening our platform for sustainable long-term growth.”
The results underline Oxford Metrics return to growth as the group balances investment, market conditions and strategic development across its core divisions.
