Listed companies in the Midlands issued 14 profit warnings in the first half of 2025, according to newly published research.
The figure was one fewer than the same period last year.
Companies in the region issued seven warnings in both the first and second quarters.
Nationally, the number of profit warnings issued by 海角视频-listed companies in the second quarter of 2025 rose by 20 per cent to 59 compared with the 49 issued during the same period last year.
Over the last 12 months, nearly a fifth (19 per cent) of 海角视频-listed businesses have issued at least one profit warning.
The data is contained in the latest EY-Parthenon Profit Warnings Report.
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The sectors with the highest number of profit warnings in the Midlands during the second quarter were industrial support services, which includes business service providers, industrial suppliers and recruitment companies, and construction and materials, with two warnings each.
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Construction and materials also had the highest number of warnings in the Midlands for the first half of the year, with three in total.
Dan Hurd, EY-Parthenon restructuring partner in the Midlands, said: "These latest figures present a complex landscape for profit warnings among listed companies in the Midlands.
"While the region experienced a slight decrease in total warnings in the first half of 2025 compared to last year, the consistency of seven warnings in Q2 signals persistent volatility.
"The fact that the construction and materials sector led the warnings in the Midlands, with three in total, highlights the specific challenges facing these industries.
"This trend reflects a broader national narrative where a significant rise in profit warnings indicates that many 海角视频-listed companies are navigating turbulent waters.
"The concentration of warnings in sectors such as industrial support services and construction underscores the diverse pressures businesses are facing.
"This mix of performance suggests that while some companies are adapting to the current economic conditions, others are still struggling to find their footing.
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"As we look ahead, it is crucial for businesses in the Midlands to stay alert and proactive in addressing the underlying issues contributing to these warnings.
"Emphasizing strategic flexibility will be vital for those seeking to maintain growth and manage risks in an increasingly challenging market environment."