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Warpaint London H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary23 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
Revenue for H1 2026 was £40.5m, down 17.8% year-over-year, reflecting challenging trading conditions, order timing, and non-recurring prior year sales, partially offset by a £2.5m contribution from the newly acquired Barry M brand.
Gross profit margin improved to 47.3%, up 230bps year-over-year, aided by sourcing strategies, new product development, and a one-off benefit from discounted Barry M inventory.
Adjusted EBITDA was £6.8m, down 36.4% year-over-year, but the business remains profitable, cash-generative, and debt-free.
Integration of Barry M was completed, contributing to group performance and expanding distribution.
Interim dividend increased to 4.25p per share, up 6.3% year-over-year.
Financial highlights
Revenue: £40.5m (H1 2025: £49.3m), down 17.8%.
Gross margin: 47.3% (H1 2025: 45.0%), including a 150bps one-off from Barry M inventory.
Adjusted EBITDA: £6.8m (H1 2025: £10.7m), down 36.4%.
Profit before tax: £4.9m (H1 2025: £7.3m), down 33.2%.
Cash at period end: £20.7m, up £3.7m from 30 June 2025.
Outlook and guidance
FY26 revenue expected towards the lower end of market expectations (£103.3m–£112.6m); adjusted EBITDA forecasted within analyst range (£22.4m–£24.0m).
H2 2026 expected to be significantly more weighted than prior years due to timing of large orders, Christmas gifting, ecommerce growth, and Barry M contribution.
Q3 2026 sales expected to be £28.5m, up 5% year-over-year.
Share buyback program of up to £2.5m commenced in July 2026.
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arpaint London PLC is a UK-based producer and supplier of color cosmetics, offering a diverse range of high-quality makeup products at affordable prices. The company's extensive product portfolio includes face makeup products like foundation, blushers, and illuminators; eye makeup such as eye shadows, eyeliners, eyebrow pencils, and mascara; lip makeup including lipsticks and glosses; and nail products like nail polish and false nails. Warpaint markets its products under several brand names, including W7, Man's stuff, Vintage, Very Vegan, and Chit Chat, targeting different demographics and catering to a wide customer base. The company is headquartered in Iver, England, and its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange.