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The Foschini Group H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary7 Nov, 2025
Executive summary
Group revenue increased 12.2% to R31.4 billion for the half-year ended 30 September 2025, mainly driven by the White Stuff acquisition and growth in Africa.
Operating profit declined by 9.9% due to margin pressure, negative operating leverage, and weak trading in South Africa.
HEPS dropped 21.3% to 292.6 cents, and basic EPS fell 21% to 290.8 cents.
Interim dividend reduced by 18.8% to 130c per share.
R1bn share buyback completed; net debt increased due to acquisition, buyback, and higher inventory.
Financial highlights
Gross profit rose 12.3% to R14.4bn, with gross margin stable at 49.3% (down 20 bps year-over-year).
EBIT margin dropped to 7.9% (from 9.8%); profit before tax down 23%.
Net debt/EBITDA increased to 1.55x (from 1.18x); ROCE at 13.4% (vs 14.1%).
Net profit for the period: R944 million (down from R1,198 million year-over-year).
Inventory provision as % of gross inventory: 7.8% (improved from 10.0% year-over-year).
Outlook and guidance
Macroeconomic headwinds persist across all regions, with inflation, weak GDP growth, and subdued consumer confidence.
H2 is critical for full-year results; focus on cost control, trading space optimisation, and inventory management.
No expectation of further interest rate cuts in Australia; U.K. and South Africa remain uncertain.
Full-year guidance remains challenging; capital allocation to be reviewed post-peak.
Leveraging digital channels and operational resilience are key focus areas.
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The Foschini Group Limited (TFG) is a retail company specializing in fashion, apparel, accessories, homeware, and financial services. The company operates a portfolio of brands across multiple retail segments, including clothing, footwear, jewelry, and cosmetics, serving customers through physical stores and e-commerce platforms. TFG has a presence in various international markets, with operations in Africa, the United Kingdom, and Australia. In addition to retail, the company provides consumer credit and financial products to support its customer base. The Foschini Group is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, and its shares are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
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