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Bunzl Q3 2026 TU earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 TU earnings summary20 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 delivered good underlying growth; revenue rose 3.1% at constant exchange rates, with operating margin in line with expectations.
2026 guidance was reiterated, with modest underlying revenue growth and broadly flat operating margin expected.
Financial highlights
Q3 revenue grew 3.1% at constant exchange rates and broadly the same at actual exchange rates; underlying revenue increased 3.7%.
Acquisitions added 0.4% to revenue growth; fewer trading days reduced revenue by 1.1%.
Outlook and guidance
FY 2026 underlying revenue is expected to grow modestly, supported by some inflation, with a small acquisition benefit; guidance excludes acquisitions announced since 1 September 2026.
FY operating margin is expected to be broadly flat YoY against 7.6% in 2025; net adjusted finance expense is forecast at £125m–£130m and the effective tax rate at ~26.0%.
2026 is expected to provide a foundation for future profit growth, with confidence in medium-term compounding growth.
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Latest events from Bunzl
- H1 2026 delivered strong growth, margin expansion, and a £500m buyback, led by North America.BNZL
H1 2026 - H1 2026 revenue up 4% with strong North America growth; margin pressure possible in H2.BNZLQ2 2026 TU
- Q1 revenue up 1.5% at constant FX; 2026 guidance and acquisition outlook remain positive.BNZLQ1 2026 TU
- Revenue up 3.0% to £11.8bn, margin at 7.7%, and 8 acquisitions drive future growth.BNZLH2 2025
- Over 230 disciplined acquisitions and recent deals in Ireland and Spain drive future growth.BNZLInvestor Update
- Q3 revenue up 5.4% at constant FX, acquisitions drive growth, and guidance remains robust.BNZLQ3 2024 TU
- Upgraded 2024 profit outlook, record acquisitions, and strong margin expansion to 8%.BNZLH1 2024
- Q1 profit shortfall and operational issues in North America drive lower 2025 margin outlook.BNZLQ1 2025 TU
- Record acquisitions and margin expansion drove profit and dividend growth amid deflation.BNZLH2 2024
Next Bunzl earnings date
H2 20261 Mar, 2027
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Bunzl plc is an international distribution and outsourcing company specializing in providing essential products and services to businesses. The company operates across multiple sectors, including foodservice, retail, healthcare, cleaning, and safety. Bunzl’s product portfolio includes packaging materials, hygiene supplies, safety equipment, disposable tableware, and other consumables. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and its shares are listed on the LSE (London Stock Exchange).