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AO World Trading update summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Trading update summary24 Sep, 2026
Financial performance
Group revenue for H1 2027 expected to rise 5.5% year-on-year, with profit before tax up over 20% to approximately £21.5m.
Liquidity headroom projected to exceed £200m after dividend and share buyback outflows.
Full-year profit expectations remain unchanged due to planned investments and tougher H2 comparatives.
Strategic developments
Completed acquisition of Jessops, a specialist photography retailer, funded from existing cash resources.
Jessops' recommerce business, Camera Jungle, complements existing operations and strengthens circular economy credentials.
Integration of Jessops expected to drive growth and operational efficiencies over the next 12 months.
Operational highlights
Operational improvements in Mobile and musicMagpie businesses contributed to strong results.
Over £29m in member discounts provided, supporting the shared economics model.
Maintained a Trustpilot score of 4.9 out of 5 on over a million reviews.
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Latest events from AO World
- Revenue up 11.4%, profit and cash flow surged, with £20m shareholder return announced.AO
H2 2026 - FY26 revenue up 11%, profit at top end of guidance, and free cash flow surges to £65m.AOTrading update
- Sales up 14.4%, PBT up 10.4%, and FY26 profit guidance raised to £45m–£50m.AOH1 2026
- Record profit and turnover, strong B2C growth, and robust liquidity exceeded expectations.AOH2 2025
- Double-digit B2C growth and margin gains drive upgraded outlook and strong cash flow.AOH1 2025
- Record profit, margin gains, and cash flow set up for double-digit growth in FY25.AOH2 2024
Next AO World earnings date
H1 202724 Nov, 2026
AO World
Next AO World earnings date
H1 202724 Nov, 2026
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