Spectra Systems shares rise 8% as sensor contract drives record profits

Shares in Spectra Systems Corporation (AIM:SPSY, OTC:SCTQ) rose 8% to 136p after the AIM-listed banknote authentication and security technology company reported a doubling of adjusted earnings per share following the first deliveries under a major sensor contract. Revenue rose 30.7% to $64.3 million for the year ended 31 December 2025, while adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation, adjusted for non-cash items) surged 82.9% to $27.3 million and adjusted profit before tax and amortisation more than doubled to $25.2 million.