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Famous Brands H1 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2027 earnings summary21 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
H1 revenue rose 2.3% to R4.336bn, while operating profit fell 4.7% to R375m and operating margin narrowed to 8.6% from 9.3%.
Free cash flow more than doubled to R459m; Leading Brands and Supply Chain gains helped offset weakness in Signature Brands and regional markets.
Financial highlights
Revenue increased 2.3% to R4.336bn; gross profit was R1.811bn, down 0.1%.
Operating profit fell 4.7% to R375m; profit before tax was R296m versus R355m, and profit for the period was R199.8m versus R260.1m.
HEPS declined 3.2% to 228c; basic EPS fell 23.4% to 181c, reflecting the R41m goodwill impairment among specified adjusting items.
Cash generated from operations rose 19.5% to R564m; free cash flow increased 108% to R459m from R221m.
Interim dividend increased 4.9% to 170c per share from 162c.
Outlook and guidance
Forecasts indicate revenue, profit and free cash flow growth over the year ahead, although economic uncertainty is expected to keep growth under pressure.
Franchise partners remain committed to investment; focus areas include selective growth, value-led propositions, drive-thrus, smaller formats and efficiency.
Corrective actions in Signature Brands, AME and Retail supported interim progress; Signature Brands actions are expected to show more clearly in FY2027 results.
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Famous Brands Limited is a South African company engaged in the food and beverage industry, primarily operating in the quick-service and casual dining restaurant sectors. The company owns, operates, and franchises a portfolio of restaurant brands, including local and international names. In addition to its restaurant operations, Famous Brands has a food services division that manufactures and supplies food products to its restaurant network and third-party customers. The company is headquartered in Midrand, South Africa, and its shares are listed on the JSE.