Murphy builds record £412m cash pile in 75th year
03-06-2026 09:00 via constructionenquirer.com

Murphy builds record £412m cash pile in 75th year

Murphy capped its 75th anniversary year with record revenue, profit and cash reserves as booming investment in Britain’s energy and infrastructure networks pushed its order book beyond £8bn for the first time.
The family-owned contractor increased revenue 13% to nearly £1.6bn in 2025 while operating profit climbed 8% to a record £86m.
Cash reserves further strengthened, rising to £412m, leaving Murphy with one of the strongest balance sheets in the industry.The perf
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