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How a 1940s breeding contest, a Cornell food scientist, and a hedge by Ray Dalio helped McDonald's turn the Chicken McNugget into a fast-food icon.
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Metro Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2026 earnings summary11 Feb, 2026
Executive summary
Q1 2025/26 saw sales in local currency grow by 3.2%, with all segments except Germany contributing to growth; delivery business was a key driver.
Reported total sales increased by 2.6% to €8.8 billion, impacted by negative currency effects, especially in Türkiye.
Adjusted EBITDA rose to €431 million from €412 million year-over-year, reflecting sales-driven growth and productivity improvements.
Financial highlights
Delivery sales increased 12.9% (currency-adjusted) to €2.4 billion; store-based sales remained flat at €6.4 billion.
Profit for the period attributable to shareholders increased to €82 million from €75 million; EPS rose to €0.22 from €0.21.
Free cash flow improved to -€119 million from -€324 million year-over-year.
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end were €776 million, down from €1,010 million a year earlier.
Outlook and guidance
Management expects total sales growth of 3% to 6% for FY 2025/26 (currency- and portfolio-adjusted).
Adjusted EBITDA is forecast to rise by €50–150 million versus FY 2024/25, with Germany expected to see significant improvement.
Russia and East segments are expected to grow within or above guidance ranges, while West is expected to grow below the range.
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Metro AG is a Germany-based wholesale company that provides food and non-food products to hotels, restaurants, caterers, and independent retailers. The company operates cash-and-carry stores and delivery services across Europe and Asia. It focuses on supporting professional customers through a combination of physical and digital solutions. Metro AG is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, and its shares are listed on the XETRA.