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Dis-Chem Pharmacies H1 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2027 earnings summary30 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
H1 revenue rose 8.0% to R22,974m and total income increased 9.0% to R7,204m; operating profit fell 10.5% to R1,006m.
Better Rewards and retail market-share gains supported trading, while constrained consumer spending, price deflation and higher costs weighed on earnings.
Basic EPS declined 13.3% to 64.1 cents and HEPS fell 12.8% to 64.3 cents.
Financial highlights
Profit before tax fell 13.0% to R783.3m; net profit declined 12.0% to R580.6m.
Net finance costs increased 11.2% to R275m; excluding IFRS 16 finance costs, they rose 13.3%.
Total income margin improved to 31.4% from 31.1%.
Interim dividend declared was 25.62181 cents per share, down 12.9% YoY and equal to 40% of headline earnings.
Outlook and guidance
Revenue grew 7.9% in the seven weeks to 19 October 2026; retail revenue rose 7.2% and external wholesale revenue increased 12.4%.
FY2027 earnings are expected to be more evenly distributed between H1 and H2, with a stronger full-year earnings performance versus the prior year.
Plans include 30 new retail pharmacy stores in FY2027; all new stores will use the Store of the Future format.
Natural inflation is expected to support retail revenue as Better Rewards anniversary base effects unwind; management is focused on cost discipline and rebuilding return on equity.
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Next Dis-Chem Pharmacies earnings date
H2 202728 May, 2027
Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Next Dis-Chem Pharmacies earnings date
H2 202728 May, 2027
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited, co-founded by pharmacists Ivan and Lynette Saltzman in 1978, is a leading retail and pharmaceutical group based in South Africa. With a focus on a pharmacy-first approach, the company strives to provide customers with a comprehensive shopping experience by serving as a one-stop destination for a wide range of products and services. In addition to its core pharmacy operations, Dis-Chem acquired Dis-Chem Baby City in 2021, expanding its offerings to include a variety of mother and baby products. The group also operates CJ Distribution, a wholesale channel with a national presence, as part of its diversified business model. The company is headquartered in Midrand, Gauteng, and its shares are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.