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Colruyt Group H2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H2 2026 earnings summary17 Jun, 2026
Executive summary
Revenue increased by 3.1% to €10.57 billion in 2025/26, driven by acquisitions and scope changes.
Operating result (EBIT) remained stable at €465 million, with EBITDA up 2.9% to €879 million.
Net profit from continuing operations declined 4.3% to €337 million, mainly due to lower financial and investment results.
Market share in Belgium dropped to 28.5% amid intensified competition and regulatory changes.
Discontinued French retail operations resulted in a €33 million loss, with the disposal completed in Q4.
Financial highlights
Gross profit margin stable at 30.5%; gross profit rose 3.2% to €3.22 billion.
Operating expenses increased due to acquisitions and wage indexation, but were stable excluding scope changes.
Earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations was €2.80, down 1.7% year-over-year.
Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were €586 million; net financial debt (including IFRS 16) was €271 million.
Board proposes a gross dividend of €1.38 per share, unchanged from last year.
Outlook and guidance
Aims to maintain at least the same operating result in 2026/27, both in absolute value and margin.
One-off positive effect of €25–30 million expected from the GEOxyz stake disposal in 2026/27.
Focus remains on growth in food and health, productivity gains, and cost base reduction.
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Colruyt Group N.V. is a Belgian retail corporation involved in a wide range of activities, including retail, wholesale, food service, and other related sectors. The company operates multiple brands such as Colruyt, OKay, Bio-Planet, and DATS 24, primarily offering groceries, fresh and frozen products, and non-food items. Additionally, Colruyt Group is active in energy services, providing fuel through CNG and hydrogen filling stations, as well as managing charging stations for electric vehicles. The company is also involved in the development and management of wind energy projects.