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J Sainsbury Q1 2026 TU earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q1 2026 TU earnings summary1 Jul, 2025

Executive summary

  • Achieved highest grocery market share since 2016, with three consecutive years of market outperformance and 30 periods of primary customer growth.

  • Total retail sales grew 4.9% year-over-year in Q1 2025/26, led by 5.0% grocery growth and strong Argos and Tu Clothing performance.

  • Maintained record customer satisfaction, with value for money scores at all-time highs and nearly one million more loyal primary customers than four years ago.

  • Taste the Difference premium range delivered 18% sales growth in the quarter, with over 250 new products launched and fresh food sales up 50% over three years.

  • Convenience and Groceries Online sales both grew 6% year-over-year, with improved customer satisfaction and increased order size.

Financial highlights

  • Total retail sales (excluding fuel) increased 4.9% year-over-year in Q1 2025/26; grocery sales up 5.0%; Argos up 4.4%.

  • Like-for-like sales (excluding fuel) up 4.7% year-over-year.

  • Fuel sales grew 2.4% year-over-year; total retail sales including fuel up 2.4%.

  • Argos volumes and online traffic showed positive year-over-year growth, reversing previous declines.

  • Q1 2025/26 total retail sales (excluding fuel) reached £8,922 million.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year guidance reiterated: around £1 billion retail operating profit and at least £500 million retail free cash flow for 2025/26.

  • Profit expected to be more weighted to the second half due to timing of new store openings and H1 disruptions.

  • £1 billion in cost savings targeted by March 2027, with ongoing investment in technology and customer proposition.

  • Well positioned for a strong summer, with continued focus on price competitiveness and quality.

  • Expects to sustain strong competitive position and continue grocery volume growth ahead of the market.

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J Sainsbury plc is a United Kingdom-based retail company operating supermarkets, convenience stores, and an online grocery platform. The company offers a wide range of products, including groceries, clothing, general merchandise, and financial services. Through its Argos brand, Sainsbury's also provides non-food items such as electronics, home goods, and toys. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and its shares are listed on the LSE (London Stock Exchange).

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