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Baby Bunting Group H1 2026 earnings summary

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H1 2026 earnings summary16 Feb, 2026

Executive summary

  • Record half-year sales of $271.4 million, up 6.7% year-over-year, with gross margin reaching 41.0% and strong momentum in strategy execution.

  • Comparable store sales grew 4.7%, exceeding guidance, and online sales rose 18% to represent 24.8–25% of total sales.

  • Store of the Future refurbishments delivered up to 25% sales uplift, validating investment in store experience.

  • Underlying pro forma NPAT rose 44% to $7.2 million, while statutory NPAT fell 52.5% to $1.85 million due to significant items.

  • Store network transformation advanced with six refurbishments, two new large format stores, and three small format pilots.

Financial highlights

  • Gross margin improved by 124 basis points to 41.0%, with gross profit up 10% to $111.4 million.

  • Pro forma NPAT was $5.0 million, at the midpoint of guidance, and underlying NPAT (excluding significant items) was $7.2 million, up 44%.

  • EBITDA margin (pre-AASB 16) was 5.4% of sales; underlying EBITDA margin was 6%.

  • Cash conversion ratio was 70.9%, in line with historical averages.

  • Net debt stood at $21.1 million, with strong banking covenant headroom.

Outlook and guidance

  • 2H pro forma NPAT guidance reaffirmed at $12.5–$14.5 million; full-year pro forma NPAT expected at $17.5–$19.5 million.

  • Full-year comparable store sales growth expected at 5%–7%, with gross margin above 41%.

  • CapEx for FY 2026 now expected at $41–43 million, reflecting increased refurbishment activity.

  • Continued acceleration in comparable store sales growth into 2H, with 6.7% growth in the first seven weeks.

  • New store planned for Mentone (VIC) in February 2026.

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Baby Bunting Group Limited is a specialty nursery retailer serving parents of newborns up to three years old and expectant parents. The company offers a wide range of products, including prams, cots, nursery furniture, car safety equipment, toys, babywear, feeding essentials, nappies, manchester, and associated accessories. Baby Bunting also provides services such as safety-accredited car seat fittings and the hire of certain nursery and travel-safe products. With a network of about 60 retail stores across Australia and an online store, the company is committed to supporting new and expectant parents in the early years of parenthood. Baby Bunting Group Limited is headquartered in ,Melbourne, Australia, and its shares are listed on the ASX.

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