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JD Sports Fashion H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary24 Sep, 2025
Executive summary
First half results demonstrated resilience and strong operating discipline amid challenging consumer markets, with market share gains in North America and Europe driven by acquisitions and omnichannel strategy.
Acquisitions of Hibbett and Courir significantly boosted total sales, while organic sales growth remained positive despite a decline in like-for-like sales.
Focus remained on cash generation, shareholder returns, and operational efficiency to support profit growth ahead of sales.
Integration of Hibbett and Courir progressing well, with significant store openings and supply chain investments supporting omnichannel growth.
Cautious outlook for H2 due to consumer pressures, but full-year profit before tax and adjusting items expected in line with market expectations.
Financial highlights
Revenue rose 18% to £5,940m (+20% at constant FX), driven by Hibbett and Courir acquisitions; organic sales up 2.7%.
Gross margin 48.0%, down 60bps year-over-year; operating profit before adjusting items £369m, down 8.2%, with operating margin 6.2%.
Profit before tax and adjusting items £351m, down 14%; statutory profit before tax £138m, up 9.5%.
Adjusted basic EPS down 11% to 4.60p; interim dividend maintained at 0.33p per share.
Operating cash flow up 5% to £546m; free cash outflow improved to £68m.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year profit before tax and adjusting items expected in line with consensus (£878m); cautious on trading environment due to consumer pressures and product cycle transitions.
Limited financial impact from US tariffs expected in FY26; uncertainty remains for future years.
Acquisitions to add around 10% to total sales in FY26; 75–100 net new stores planned; capex guidance £450m–£500m; share buybacks of £200m planned.
Medium-term focus on organic sales growth ahead of the market, profit growth ahead of sales, and capex trending down to 3–3.5% of sales.
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JD Sports Fashion plc is a retailer specializing in sportswear, footwear, and outdoor apparel. The company operates a wide range of stores under brands such as JD Sports, Size?, and Go Outdoors, as well as an extensive e-commerce platform. Its product offerings include athletic footwear, casual clothing, and accessories from global brands alongside exclusive and private-label merchandise. The company is headquartered in Bury, United Kingdom, and its shares are listed on the LSE (London Stock Exchange).
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