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Mr Price Group H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary20 Nov, 2025
Executive summary
Revenue for the first half grew 5.4% to R18.6bn, with retail sales up 5.5% and comparable store sales up 2.1%, outpacing the market.
Gross profit increased 6.3% to R7.1bn, with gross profit margin up 30bps to 40.0% and operating margin up 10bps to 11.5% due to strict cost control.
Operating profit rose 5.7% to R2.1bn, and HEPS increased 6.5% to 513.0c; diluted HEPS up 6.4% to 497.9c.
Cash reserves surged 37.7% to R3.0bn, with zero long-term debt.
Interim dividend declared at 323.2c per share, up 6.5%, maintaining a 63% payout ratio.
Financial highlights
Profit before tax increased 7.7% to R1.8bn; profit after tax up 7.3% to R1.33bn.
EBITDA increased 5.5% to R3.7bn; cash conversion ratio at 81.8%.
Expenses grew 5.6% to R5.9bn, with strict cost control and overhead management.
Net finance expenses decreased 4.9% due to higher interest earned on positive cash balances.
Capital expenditure for the period was R574m, with an annual forecast of R1.5bn.
Outlook and guidance
Management expects to land within medium-term target ranges for expenses (27.5%-28.5% of RSOI) and GP margin (40%-42% for group, 41%-43% for home sector).
Macro environment shows signs of improvement: stable electricity, better port operations, and lower inflation (~3%).
Retail sales post-period up 3.1%-3.3% against a high base; momentum improving into November.
Cautious optimism for consumer revival as base effects normalize in 2026.
Focus remains on growth, supply chain excellence, and technology evolution.
Mitigate H2 base and two-pot withdrawal impact
Capital allocation for future growth markets
Supplier finance arrangements: liquidity impact
What defines target regions for offshore growth
Explain the 'reengineering' program's scope
Why not push credit sales given low bad debt?
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Mr Price Group Limited is a retail company specializing in apparel, home goods, and sportswear. The company operates multiple brands, including Mr Price, Mr Price Home, Mr Price Sport, Miladys, and Sheet Street, catering to value-conscious consumers. It offers products through physical stores and e-commerce platforms, serving customers across South Africa and select international markets. The company is headquartered in Durban, South Africa, and its shares are listed on the JSE.
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