Avon Technologies Plc

LSE:AVON Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£558.4m

Avon Technologies Management

Management criteria checks 2/4

Avon Technologies' CEO is Jos Sclater, appointed in Jan 2023, has a tenure of 3.58 years. total yearly compensation is $2.98M, comprised of 25.8% salary and 74.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.36% of the company’s shares, worth £1.98M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.4 years and 5 years respectively.

Key information

Jos Sclater

Chief executive officer

US$3.0m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage25.81%
CEO tenure3.6yrs
CEO ownership0.4%
Management average tenure3.4yrs
Board average tenure5yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Jun 08

AVON: Interim Dividend And Stable Assumptions Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have adjusted their price target on Avon Technologies to £21.68, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, long-term revenue growth, and future P/E multiples influenced by recent Street research commentary. What's in the News Avon Technologies proposed an interim dividend of 8.1 cents per share, compared with 7.6 cents per share in HY25.
Narrative Update May 25

AVON: Dividend Strength And New Order Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Avon Technologies slightly to £21.68, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E, supported by recent Street research commentary. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the revised £21.68 fair value as supported by updated assumptions on revenue growth, suggesting current forecasts are more closely aligned with recent industry commentary.
Narrative Update Apr 24

AVON: Recent Order And Dividend Support Will Drive Higher Future P E Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target for Avon Technologies slightly higher to £21.71 from £21.53, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E after reviewing recent Street research commentary. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the updated price target of £21.71 as consistent with their current assumptions on discount rate and future P/E, suggesting the revised framework still supports their constructive stance on the shares.
Narrative Update Apr 09

AVON: Recent Order Support Will Drive Higher Future P E Multiple Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target on Avon Technologies to £21.53, citing a slightly lower required discount rate, modestly adjusted revenue and margin assumptions, and a P/E outlook informed by recent supportive Street research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to recent sector transactions, such as Mission Produce's moves in fresh produce, as a reference for how disciplined deal making can support earnings quality and justify higher P/E multiples when integration is executed cleanly.
Narrative Update Mar 26

AVON: Recent Order Momentum Will Support Future Re Rating Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Avon Technologies slightly to £21.53, citing a marginally lower discount rate and modestly adjusted future P/E assumptions, while keeping revenue growth and profit margin expectations broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Analysts are using the refreshed £21.53 target as a reference point to weigh Avon Technologies' execution risks and potential upside, focusing mainly on how realistic the valuation looks against the updated P/E assumptions rather than big swings in growth forecasts.
Narrative Update Mar 09

AVON: Sector M&A Optimism Will Support Future Re-Rating Potential

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Avon Technologies to £21.53 from £21.28, citing updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that reflect recent Street research commentary around sector M&A. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on sector M&A, including produce sector deals, is feeding into how analysts think about execution risk and potential value creation for companies like Avon Technologies.
Narrative Update Feb 22

AVON: NATO Order And Sector M&A Sentiment Will Support Long Term Upside

Analysts have slightly adjusted their fair value assumptions for Avon Technologies, trimming the price target by a fraction to £21.28 as they weigh updated discount rate and P/E inputs alongside recent sector deal commentary from the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on adjacent sector deals, including the Mission Produce acquisition of Calavo Growers, is feeding into how analysts think about Avon Technologies' risk and reward profile at the updated £21.28 fair value mark.
Narrative Update Feb 06

AVON: FY25 Delivery Progress And NATO Contract Will Support Long Term Upside

Analysts have nudged their price target on Avon Technologies up to £24.00 from £22.55, citing what they see as impressive FY25 preliminary progress under the current team and a positive outlook for the business. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the FY25 preliminaries as evidence that the current leadership team is executing on its plan, which they see as supportive of a higher valuation range.
Narrative Update Jan 22

AVON: FY25 Delivery And NATO Contract Underpin Measured Long Term Upside

Narrative Update on Avon Technologies Analysts have lifted their price target on Avon Technologies to £2,400 from £2,255, citing what they view as "impressive progress" in the FY25 preliminaries and a positive outlook that supports modestly refined assumptions on discount rate and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around Avon Technologies focuses on how the updated price target of £2,400 reflects opinions on execution under the current team, the assumptions used in valuation models, and the strength of the FY25 preliminaries.
Analysis Article Jan 14

Return Trends At Avon Technologies (LON:AVON) Aren't Appealing

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Narrative Update Jan 08

AVON: Future Upside Will Be Driven By Stronger FY25 Execution Under Current Team

Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their price target for Avon Technologies to £24.00 from £22.55, citing what they view as impressive FY25 preliminary results under the current management team and a positive outlook for the business. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a more constructive stance on Avon Technologies, with the higher £24.00 price target framed around what analysts see as solid execution in the FY25 preliminaries and a constructive outlook for the current management plan.
Narrative Update Dec 23

AVON: Future Upside Will Be Driven By Strengthening FY25 Execution Confidence

Analysts have raised their price target on Avon Technologies to £24.00 from £22.55, citing what they describe as impressive operational progress under the current management team and a positive outlook for FY25. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research highlights a constructive shift in sentiment toward Avon Technologies, reflected in an increased price target to 2,400 GBp and the reaffirmation of a positive stance on the shares.
Narrative Update Dec 09

AVON: Future Share Momentum Will Be Underpinned By Strengthening Medium Term Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price target on Avon Technologies higher to £24.00 from £22.55, citing the company's impressive FY25 progress, an improving medium term outlook, and slightly stronger assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and long term valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view the latest price target increase as confirmation that Avon Technologies execution in FY25 is tracking ahead of prior expectations, with operational improvements beginning to be reflected in valuation multiples.
Narrative Update Nov 25

AVON: Strengthening Outlook Will Drive Momentum As Leadership Delivers Operational Progress

Avon Technologies’ analyst price target has been raised from £22.55 to £24.00 per share, reflecting analysts’ positive views on the company’s progress and improved forward outlook. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts have noted that Avon Technologies' recent performance under its current leadership team demonstrates impressive execution and operational progress.
Narrative Update Nov 10

AVON: Profit Margins Will Improve As Medium-Term Prospects Strengthen

The analyst price target for Avon Technologies has been raised from £17.45 to £22.55. This change reflects analysts' view that the company's medium-term outlook is improving and profit margins are strengthening.
Narrative Update Oct 27

Medium-Term Outlook Will Strengthen Future Position In Defense And Protection

Analysts have increased their price target for Avon Technologies from £17.45 to £22.55. They cite a stronger medium-term outlook for the company.
Analysis Article Oct 16

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Avon Technologies Plc's (LON:AVON) Price

When you see that almost half of the companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry in the United Kingdom have...
Narrative Update Oct 13

Anticipated Product Launches And STAR Strategy Will Strengthen Future Position In Defense And Respiratory Protection

Analysts have raised their price target for Avon Technologies from £17.45 to £22.55. They cite a strengthening medium-term outlook, supported by improved revenue growth projections, higher profit margins, and a modest increase in future earnings expectations.
Analysis Article Aug 05

Is Avon Technologies Plc (LON:AVON) Worth UK£21.8 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

LSE:AVON 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Avon Technologies's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...
Analysis Article May 28

What Avon Technologies Plc's (LON:AVON) 30% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You

Avon Technologies Plc ( LON:AVON ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
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New Narrative Feb 17

Anticipated Product Launches And STAR Strategy Will Strengthen Future Position In Defense And Respiratory Protection

Strong demand and increased order book enhance revenue visibility, supporting growth and stability in various market segments.
Analysis Article Oct 11

Are Investors Undervaluing Avon Protection plc (LON:AVON) By 32%?

Key Insights The projected fair value for Avon Protection is UK£9.70 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Avon...
Analysis Article May 25

These 4 Measures Indicate That Avon Protection (LON:AVON) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

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CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Jos Sclater's remuneration changed compared to Avon Technologies's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

US$18m

Dec 31 2025n/an/a

US$14m

Sep 30 2025US$3mUS$769k

US$10m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

US$8m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

US$7m

Dec 31 2024n/an/a

US$5m

Sep 30 2024US$2mUS$735k

US$3m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

-US$7m

Mar 30 2024n/an/a

-US$18m

Dec 30 2023n/an/a

-US$17m

Sep 30 2023US$813kUS$459k

-US$16m

Compensation vs Market: Jos's total compensation ($USD2.98M) is above average for companies of similar size in the UK market ($USD1.58M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Jos's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.


CEO

Jos Sclater (54 yo)

3.6yrs
Tenure
US$2,980,297
Compensation

Mr. Mark Josceline Sclater, also known as Jos, serves as Chief Executive Officer & Director of Avon Technologies Plc (formerly known as Avon Protection plc) since January 16, 2023. He serves as Director an...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Mark Sclater
CEO & Director3.6yrsUS$2.98m0.36%
£ 2.0m
Richard Cashin
CFO & Executive Director4.4yrsUS$1.92m0.24%
£ 1.4m
Zoe Holland
General Counsel & Company Secretary1.7yrsno datano data
Gary Dunn
Vice President of Sales & Marketingno datano datano data
Kate Vizmeg
Group HR Director1.8yrsno datano data
James Wilcox
President of Team Wendy3.6yrsno datano data
Steve Elwell
President of Avon Protection3.4yrsno datano data
Vasilios Brachos
President of Team Wendyless than a yearno datano data
Kent Moeller
President of Avon Protection Ceradyneno datano datano data
Chandlar Gabara
Continuous Improvement Leaderno datano datano data
3.4yrs
Average Tenure
54yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: AVON's management team is considered experienced (3.4 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Mark Sclater
CEO & Director3.6yrsUS$2.98m0.36%
£ 2.0m
Richard Cashin
CFO & Executive Director4.4yrsUS$1.92m0.24%
£ 1.4m
Bruce Thompson
Non-Independent Chairman6.4yrsUS$255.53k0.14%
£ 777.4k
Bindi Jayantilal Foyle
Senior Independent Director6.3yrsUS$95.49k0.0068%
£ 37.9k
Victor Chavez
Independent Non-Executive Director5.7yrsUS$87.42k0.010%
£ 58.0k
Magdalene Brereton
Independent Non-Executive Director2.3yrsUS$72.62k0.0053%
£ 29.7k
5.0yrs
Average Tenure
55yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: AVON's board of directors are considered experienced (5 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/08/10 06:08
End of Day Share Price 2026/08/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/09/30

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Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Avon Technologies Plc is covered by 13 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Sambhav KocharBarclays
Charlotte KeyworthBarclays
Milene KernerBarclays