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Rank Group Q1 2027 TU earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2027 TU earnings summary15 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q1 2026/27 LFL NGR rose 5% YoY to £216.1m; digital grew 6% and venues grew 5%.
Strong UK digital performance and Grosvenor gaming-machine growth supported the quarter; Mecca venue visits were affected by prolonged hot weather.
Financial highlights
Group LFL NGR was £216.1m, up 5% YoY; digital contributed £64.9m, Grosvenor £108.1m, Mecca £32.2m and Enracha £10.9m.
Outlook and guidance
Based on the current UK industry tax regime, confidence remains that full-year Group LFL operating profit will be in line with market expectations.
Interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2026 are scheduled for 28 January 2027.
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- Adjusted profit rose and net debt fell, despite weaker bingo and Spain earnings.RNKH2 2009
- H2 recovery lifted operating profit, while exceptional costs cut statutory earnings.RNKH2 2014
- Operating profit rose 11%, led by Gaming, as regulation and DVD-market risks persisted.RNKH2 2000
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H1 202728 Jan, 2027
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Next Rank Group earnings date
H1 202728 Jan, 2027
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Rank Group Plc is a UK-based leisure and entertainment company operating in the gaming sector. It manages several well-known brands, including Grosvenor Casinos, Mecca Bingo, and Enracha, providing a variety of gambling services across physical venues and digital platforms. The company offers casino table games such as roulette, blackjack, and poker, alongside electronic gaming options and bingo. Rank Group also operates digital gaming platforms, including YoBingo, a major online bingo brand in Spain. Its operations span the UK, Spain, and India, with both venue-based and online services. The company is headquartered in Maidenhead, Berkshire, and its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange.