Sage data shows East Midlands SME profits rise 18.8% in year to Q2 2026, fastest in UK

• Sage analysis showed East Midlands SMEs led UK regions with 18.8% profit growth in the year to Q2 2026.
• West Midlands ranked second on profit growth at 12.8%, versus a 5.3% national average for small businesses.
• Derby topped UK cities for revenue growth over the past two years at 39.1%, holding first place for four straight quarters.
• National small-business real revenues rose 1.6% year-on-year, slowing from 3.2% in Q1, signalling softer demand.
• Real estate led sector revenue growth in Q2 2026 at 12.4%, followed by agriculture at 8.4%.

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