DCC shares fall despite strong first-half performance and upbeat outlook

All of its divisions delivered growth in the period

DCC — whose interests span home heating oil, commercial fuel, healthcare services, and technology distribution — reported revenues of £7.52bn (€8.8bn) for the six months to the end of September.

Shares in Irish energy-to-technology conglomerate DCC fell nearly 4% despite the group delivering a strong performance in the first half of its financial year.

The London-listed group — whose interests span home heating oil, commercial fuel, healthcare services, and technology distribution — reported revenues of £7.52bn (€8.8bn) for the six months to the end of September. That represented a year-on-year increase of nearly 30%.