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BME 14:31
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BME 06:01
B&M European Value Retail SA
FY26 H1 Trading and Operational Update
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**Summary**
B&M European Value Retail S.A., the UKs leading variety goods discount retailer, released its FY26 H1 trading and operational update on October 7, 2025. The company reported a 4.0% growth in group revenue to £2,749 million, driven by strong performance in B&M UK and France, as well as new store openings. However, B&M UKs like-for-like (LFL) sales grew only 0.1%, with general merchandise offsetting declines in FMCG sales.
CEO Tjeerd Jegen acknowledged operational weaknesses and announced a new plan, "Back to B&M Basics," aimed at restoring sustainable LFL growth in the UK. Key initiatives include
1. **Price adjustments**Sharpening the value proposition by cutting prices on 35% of FMCG Key Value Items.
2. **Promotional changes**Revamping "Managers Specials" to bring excitement and value to stores.
3. **Range optimization**Reducing SKU complexity and accelerating clearance of discontinued lines.
4. **Improved availability**Enhancing on-shelf availability of best-selling products.
Despite these efforts, H1 adjusted EBITDA is expected to be approximately £198 million, down from £274 million in H1 FY25, due to weaker LFL performance and margin pressures. The company forecasts FY26 adjusted EBITDA in the range of £510-£560 million, with UK LFL sales as the key driver. The full impact of the "Back to B&M Basics" plan is expected to materialize over 12-18 months.
B&M France continued to perform well with 5.2% LFL growth, while Heron Foods remained profitable but faced LFL pressures. The company is also progressing with its redomicile from Luxembourg to Jersey to simplify operations and enhance shareholder returns. An investor call and webcast were scheduled to discuss the results and strategic initiatives in detail.
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MetricH1 FY26H1 FY25Y-o-Y Change
Group Revenue (£m)2,749N/A+4.0%
B&M UK Revenue (£m)2,196N/A+3.5%
B&M France Revenue (£m)280N/A+13.4%
Heron Foods Revenue (£m)273N/A-0.9%
Group Adjusted EBITDA (pre-IFRS 16) (£m)198274-27.7%
Leverage Ratio (Net Debt/EBITDA)Slightly above 1.0-1.5xWithin 1.0-1.5xIncreased
### Explanation: 1. **Revenues**: The table includes revenues for the Group, B&M UK, B&M France, and Heron Foods for H1 FY26, along with the year-on-year percentage change. FY25 revenue figures were not explicitly provided in the text, so they are marked as "N/A". 2. **EBITDA**: The Group adjusted EBITDA (pre-IFRS 16) for H1 FY26 is compared to H1 FY25, showing a significant decline of 27.7%. 3. **Leverage Ratio**: The leverage ratio for FY26 is slightly above the target range of 1.0-1.5x, compared to being within the range in FY25. This table provides a concise comparison of key financials and debt metrics year-on-year.
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BME 14:31
B&M European Value Retail SA
Information to shareholders: statutory migration
BME 06:01
B&M European Value Retail SA
FY26 H1 Trading and Operational Update
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**Summary**
B&M European Value Retail S.A., the UKs leading variety goods discount retailer, released its FY26 H1 trading and operational update on October 7, 2025. The company reported a 4.0% growth in group revenue to £2,749 million, driven by strong performance in B&M UK and France, as well as new store openings. However, B&M UKs like-for-like (LFL) sales grew only 0.1%, with general merchandise offsetting declines in FMCG sales.
CEO Tjeerd Jegen acknowledged operational weaknesses and announced a new plan, "Back to B&M Basics," aimed at restoring sustainable LFL growth in the UK. Key initiatives include
1. **Price adjustments**Sharpening the value proposition by cutting prices on 35% of FMCG Key Value Items.
2. **Promotional changes**Revamping "Managers Specials" to bring excitement and value to stores.
3. **Range optimization**Reducing SKU complexity and accelerating clearance of discontinued lines.
4. **Improved availability**Enhancing on-shelf availability of best-selling products.
Despite these efforts, H1 adjusted EBITDA is expected to be approximately £198 million, down from £274 million in H1 FY25, due to weaker LFL performance and margin pressures. The company forecasts FY26 adjusted EBITDA in the range of £510-£560 million, with UK LFL sales as the key driver. The full impact of the "Back to B&M Basics" plan is expected to materialize over 12-18 months.
B&M France continued to perform well with 5.2% LFL growth, while Heron Foods remained profitable but faced LFL pressures. The company is also progressing with its redomicile from Luxembourg to Jersey to simplify operations and enhance shareholder returns. An investor call and webcast were scheduled to discuss the results and strategic initiatives in detail.
Below is an HTML table comparing the financials and debt year-on-year based on the provided text. The table focuses on key financial metrics such as revenues, EBITDA, and leverage ratio.
MetricH1 FY26H1 FY25Y-o-Y Change
Group Revenue (£m)2,749N/A+4.0%
B&M UK Revenue (£m)2,196N/A+3.5%
B&M France Revenue (£m)280N/A+13.4%
Heron Foods Revenue (£m)273N/A-0.9%
Group Adjusted EBITDA (pre-IFRS 16) (£m)198274-27.7%
Leverage Ratio (Net Debt/EBITDA)Slightly above 1.0-1.5xWithin 1.0-1.5xIncreased
### Explanation: 1. **Revenues**: The table includes revenues for the Group, B&M UK, B&M France, and Heron Foods for H1 FY26, along with the year-on-year percentage change. FY25 revenue figures were not explicitly provided in the text, so they are marked as "N/A". 2. **EBITDA**: The Group adjusted EBITDA (pre-IFRS 16) for H1 FY26 is compared to H1 FY25, showing a significant decline of 27.7%. 3. **Leverage Ratio**: The leverage ratio for FY26 is slightly above the target range of 1.0-1.5x, compared to being within the range in FY25. This table provides a concise comparison of key financials and debt metrics year-on-year.
BME 10:31
B&M European Value Retail SA
CEO Purchase of Shares
BME 17:01
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Director/PDMR Shareholding
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BME 15:35
B&M European Value Retail SA
CEO Purchase of Shares

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Fundamentals Matrix

Overall Fundamentals
Signal: Pending
Capital Strength
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Float Liquidity
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Short Pressure
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Target Setup
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Market Profile
Signal: Pending
Market Cap
1.8B
Enterprise Value
5.9B
Public Float
99.9
Broker Target
215.588
Shares Out
1.0B
Long Interest
95
Short Interest
5
Exchange
LSE
Currency Code
GBX
ISIN
LU1072616219
Market
LSE - MAIN MARKET
Sector
Retail
Float / Shares Ratio
-
Short vs Long Delta
-
EV / Market Cap
-

Financials Matrix

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14:31 Today's Alert Information to shareholders: statutory migration
Overall Stability
Signal: Pending
Profitability
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Debt & Cash
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Valuation Risk
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Forward Expectation
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Dividend Safety
Signal: Pending
Divi Rate
0.13
Ex Divi
2025-11-20
Earnings Date
2026-06-03
Net Debt
2.4B
Cash
217.0M
EPS
0.25
Net Income
319.0M
Revenue
5.7B
Enterprise Value
5.9B
Trailing PE
7.224
Forward PE
8.2713
Price Sales TTM
0.3198
Price Book MRQ
2.5529
EV Revenue
0.7261
EV EBITDA
5.38
Financial Forecastist

Mixed financial engine

Revenue is accelerating +87.3% against the prior comparable period. Net margin is compressing by 5.0 pts. Net debt is building +20.6%.

Revenue +87.3% Net Income -47.8% FCF -26.3% Current Ratio 1.26x Forward Rev 1.7B
Mixed
Quarter Revenue
2.7B
+87.3%
vs prior comparable quarter
Net Margin
+1.9%
-5.0 pts
profitability pulse
Free Cash Flow
137.0M
-26.3%
cash conversion
Net Debt / EBITDA
7.7x
+20.6%
lower is cleaner
Revenue Engine

Latest quarter printed 2.7B with the top line pushing higher against the last comparable period.

Profit Stack

Net income landed at 53.0M and the margin profile is tightening. That usually tells us whether operating leverage is finally kicking in.

Balance-Sheet Pressure

Cash sits near 168.0M while net debt is 2.3B. The leverage stack is moving the wrong way.

Quarterly Revenue Runway

Actual revenue bars, consensus revenue where available, plus the terminal model path.

Profit And Cash Conversion

Net income and free cash flow moving together is usually what separates genuine improvement from noise.

Balance-Sheet Pressure

Cash, net debt and liquidity tell us whether the business is strengthening or just surviving.

Annual Power Curve

Longer-cycle revenue and net income help frame whether the company is compounding or rolling over.
Q2 2016
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
Q4 2024
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
0.00
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
Q4 2025
Consensus
1.7B
Revenue Path
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EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
FY 2026
Consensus
5.8B
Revenue Path
0.20
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -0.4%
FY 2027
Consensus
6.0B
Revenue Path
0.22
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue +0.1%

Quarterly Statement Tape

Last 6 Quarters
Period Revenue Net Income FCF Net Debt
Q3 2025 2.7B 53.0M 137.0M 2.3B
Q1 2025 2.9B 196.0M 376.0M 2.4B
Q3 2024 2.6B 123.0M 168.0M 2.9B
Q1 2024 2.9B 203.0M 186.0M 2.6B
Q4 2023 1.5B 101.5M 186.0M 1.9B
Q3 2023 2.5B 164.0M 251.0M 2.5B

Annual Financial Power

Last 5 Years
Period Revenue Net Income EBITDA FCF
FY 2025 5.6B 319.0M 839.0M 544.0M
FY 2024 5.5B 367.0M 866.0M 623.0M
FY 2023 5.0B 348.0M 778.0M 689.0M
FY 2022 4.7B 422.0M 837.0M 395.0M
FY 2021 4.8B 428.0M 821.2M 740.0M

Structure DNA

Market Structure DNA

Income Anchor profile with trend broken

Price is 21.3% through the 52-week range, +1.5% vs 50DMA and -7.6% vs 200DMA. 79.2% of the register is locked by institutions and insiders, leaving 20.8% free float. Capital rhythm reads triannual with forward yield near 7.3% and payout around 47.4%.

Trend broken Institutional gravity Reliable income rhythm As Of 2026-04-19
Income Anchor
Structure Score
63.0 / 100
Income Anchor
Trend Stack
+1.5% / -7.6%
vs 50DMA / 200DMA
52W Position
21.3%
auction position inside the yearly range
Ownership Lock
79.2%
79.1% institutions | 10.2% insiders
Pressure Pocket
20.8% free float
Vendor short-float fields were not supplied
Capital Rhythm
Triannual
Yield 7.3% | payout 47.4%
Trend Runway

Implied spot is 180.60 with the stock +1.5% vs 50DMA and -7.6% vs 200DMA. The tape is sitting 21.3% through the 52-week range, which frames the regime as trend broken.

Ownership Register

Institutions hold about 79.1% and insiders about 10.2%, locking roughly 79.2% of the register and leaving 20.8% in free float. That reads as institutional gravity.

Pressure Pocket

The API did not return a usable short-float field for this ticker, so the pressure score leans more on float lock and crowding than a full short ledger.

Capital Rhythm

Dividend cadence reads triannual with 3 event(s) in the last full year, a five-year average of 3.0, and stability score 60.0/100. Forward yield sits near 7.3% while payout is around 47.4%.

Structure Score

One-glance gauge for the current market-structure regime.

Pillar Radar

Trend, ownership, pressure, and capital rhythm mapped on one wheel.

Position And Float Balance

Shows whether the stock is extended, tightly held, or carrying capital-return support.

Dividend Cadence Tape

Historical dividend-event counts help reveal how dependable the income rhythm has been.

Dividend Cadence Ledger

Triannual
Year Dividend Count Context
2025 3 Full year
2024 3 Full year
2023 3 Full year
2022 2 Full year
2021 4 Full year
2020 3 Full year
2019 2 Full year
2018 2 Full year

Structure Facts

Live Snapshot
Implied Spot
180.60
derived from market cap / shares
52W High
330.61
upper auction edge
52W Low
140.00
lower auction edge
Beta
1.14
volatility character
Shares Out
1.0B
fully diluted count
Shares Float
1.0B
tradable register
Shares Short
0
borrowed stock
Short Ratio
0.0x
days-to-cover style read
Ex-Dividend
2025-11-20
-150 day(s) to ex-date
Dividend Pay
-
payment date not supplied
Last Split
-
split date not supplied

Capital Radar

Capital Regime
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Smart Money Tilt
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Public vs institutions
Target Conviction
—
Broker coverage pulse
Insider Pressure
—
Director + TR1 flow
Last Held Position
-
Public Hands
-
Institutions
28.0099
Institutions As Of
2026-03-26
Avg Broker Target
-
Upside Vs Price
-
Purchase Director Dealing
5
Sale Director Dealing
0
Purchase TR1
6
Sale TR1
1
Broker Coverage Rows
43
Institution Holders Tracked
4
Public Vs Institutional Ownership (3D)
Top Institution Holders (Latest Per Holder)
Director Dealing Sentiment Flow
Broker Target Bias
Signal: Pending
Capital Momentum Matrix
Broker Targets Vs Price
Aggregated Institution Weight By Holder

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Nexus Pulse Engine

Overall Buy/Sell/Hold
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Technical Composite
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Financial Composite
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Fundamental Composite
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Short Pressure
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Momentum Bias
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Volatility Lab

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Volume Spike Z

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