Time Out Group (TMO) Trading update summary
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Trading update summary
18 Aug, 2026Financial performance
Group revenue for FY26 expected at £72m, with continuing operations revenue up 11% to £61m.
Continuing Market revenue rose 8% to £40m, with 13 operational Markets and five more in development.
Continuing Media revenue increased 17% to £21m, returning to adjusted EBITDA profitability.
Media growth driven by UK/US sales, client retention, new business, and cost efficiencies.
Refinancing of maturing senior debt is progressing as planned.
Operational highlights
Three new Markets opened in FY26, expanding the portfolio by 30% to 13 locations.
New Markets added 88,000 sq ft, 38 kitchens, seven bars, and 1,780 seats; Union Square introduced a smaller format.
12 million visitors welcomed across all Markets.
Five additional Markets in development, with New Delhi and São Paulo under a new franchise model.
Secured a flagship London Market at Piccadilly Circus post year-end, increasing pipeline to six.
Media and audience growth
Global monthly reach grew 31% to 280 million people across multiple channels.
Coverage now spans 350+ cities in over 50 countries; active registered users up 7% to 2.5 million.
Weekly editorial reviews doubled, and video content share increased.
Revenue mix shifted toward direct client relationships, live experiences, commerce, and partnerships.
Media generated 110,000+ transactions and £7.3m gross merchandise value; live events revenue at £2.4m.
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