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Halfords Group H1 2026 & Strategy Update earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 & Strategy Update earnings summary27 Nov, 2025
Executive summary
Outlined a five-year strategy focused on optimizing, evolving, and scaling the business, with a shift to a service-led, B2B-diversified model and refreshed leadership to drive operational excellence.
Delivered strong HY26 results with 4.1% LfL sales growth, led by 9.0% LfL in Cycling and robust performance in both Retail and Autocentres.
Underlying profit before tax grew to £21.2m, supported by strong trading, cost control, and margin expansion to 51.4%.
Free cash flow improved to £27.6m, with a net cash position of £18.6m at period end.
Interim dividend maintained at 3.0p per share.
Financial highlights
Group revenue rose to £893.3m, up 3.3% year-over-year and 4.1% LfL, with both Retail and Autocentres contributing.
Gross margin expanded by 200bps to 51.4%, the highest since FY22.
Achieved £90m in cost savings over three years, offsetting £98m in cost inflation.
Operating costs increased to £433.0m, reflecting inflation and investments.
Motoring Club premium membership generated £20m in annual recurring revenue.
Outlook and guidance
Confident in delivering FY26 underlying PBT in line with consensus (£36.0m–£40.7m), with continued like-for-like sales growth and margin expansion.
CapEx guidance maintained at £55m–£70m per annum, with incremental investment only after demonstrating progress.
Dividend policy unchanged, prioritizing balance sheet strength and progressive dividends as profits grow.
How did cost savings balance inflation in HY26?
Quantify Motoring Club's Premium member value.
How will tech and data capability drive value?
Detail plans to improve returns from past acquisitions
How will data platform development drive profit growth?
What criteria must be met for increased CapEx in evolve phase?
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Halfords Group PLC is a retailer of motoring and cycling products and services. In addition, through Halfords Autocentre, they provide vehicle servicing, MOT, maintenance and repairs in the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1892, and is headquartered in Redditch, Worcestershire, England.
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