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Universal Store H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary18 Feb, 2026
Executive summary
Group sales rose 14.2% to AUD 209.6 million, with all retail banners in growth and eight new stores opened, partially offset by one closure.
Underlying EBIT increased 23.2% to AUD 43.6 million, driven by sales growth and improved gross profit margin.
Net profit after tax surged 150.4% to AUD 28.3 million, reflecting margin expansion and operational efficiency.
Strong cash position of AUD 38.4 million with no bank debt or borrowings.
Investments in HR, technology, and leadership to support scalability and customer-focused initiatives.
Financial highlights
Gross profit margin improved 150 basis points to 62.1%; underlying NPAT up 22% to AUD 28.3 million.
Underlying EPS increased 21.5% to 36.8 cents; five-year sales CAGR of 12.2%.
Operating cash flow before interest and tax was AUD 72.1 million, up 3% year-over-year.
Online sales grew 10.4% to AUD 27.8 million, representing 13.3% of total sales.
Fully franked interim dividend of 26.0 cents per share declared, up 18.1% year-over-year.
Outlook and guidance
On track to open 11–17 new stores in FY 2026, with five confirmed for Q4.
Disciplined approach to hedging foreign currency risk and product pricing amid macroeconomic factors.
Continued investment in team and systems to support growth aspirations.
Expecting continued growth in the second half, with minimal impact anticipated from interest rate increases.
Management expects ongoing volatility in the CTC wholesale channel but remains focused on long-term profitability.
What FX rate is assumed for FY27 margin benefit?
What is the strategy to reverse CTC online sales decline?
When will Perfect Stranger EBIT be reported separately?
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