Kingspan shares jump 3% as trading gets back on track

Kingspan chief executive Gene Murtagh. The company had a slight decline in sales in the first three months, citing "seasonal factors" for the sluggish start to 2024.

Shares in Kingspan jumped 3% as the international building products provider said that trading was on track in recent weeks despite a mixed performance earlier this year.  

In an update, the Cavan-headquartered manufacturer, which is best known for its insulation panels, said it had a slight decline in sales in the first three months, citing "seasonal factors" for the sluggish start to 2024.