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Colruyt Group H1 2026 earnings summary

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H1 2026 earnings summary17 Dec, 2025

Executive summary

  • Revenue increased by 4.5% to €5.3 billion in H1 2025/26, with 2.2% growth excluding scope changes.

  • Operating result (EBIT) fell 15.8% to €213 million; net result from continuing operations dropped 18.5% to €161 million.

  • Market share in Belgium declined to 28.8% amid intensified competition and high price/promotional pressure.

  • Investments totaled €262 million, focused on store expansion, logistics, automation, and digital transformation.

  • Strategic focus remains on food, health, productivity gains, and cost base reduction.

Financial highlights

  • Gross profit margin decreased from 30.3% to 30.1%.

  • EBITDA declined 4.0% to €422 million (8.0% of revenue).

  • Profit for the period was €150 million (2.8% of revenue), down from €194 million (3.8%) year-over-year.

  • Earnings per share from continuing operations fell 20.1% to €1.24.

  • Net financial debt (including IFRS 16) rose to €654 million; equity at €3.1 billion (49.1% of balance sheet).

Outlook and guidance

  • Targeting stable operating and net results for FY 2025/26, matching prior year (excluding French operations and one-offs).

  • Market conditions remain challenging due to macroeconomic uncertainty and structural changes in Belgian retail.

  • Focus on growth, productivity, and working capital reduction.

Impact of wage scheme variations on competition
B2B and online growth strategy performance
Future financial impact of French divestment
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Colruyt Group N.V. is a Belgian retail corporation involved in a wide range of activities, including retail, wholesale, food service, and other related sectors. The company operates multiple brands such as Colruyt, OKay, Bio-Planet, and DATS 24, primarily offering groceries, fresh and frozen products, and non-food items. Additionally, Colruyt Group is active in energy services, providing fuel through CNG and hydrogen filling stations, as well as managing charging stations for electric vehicles. The company is also involved in the development and management of wind energy projects.

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