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DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited 2026 Half-Year Results For The Six Months Ended 30 June 2026

The following announcement was issued today to a Regulatory Information Service approved by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom.

DFI RETAIL GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
HALF-YEAR RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2026

Highlights
  • Underlying profit from continuing businesses1 grew 44% to US$117 million
  • Reported profit was US$118 million, compared to a US$38 million loss in the prior year period
  • Like-for-like (LFL) subsidiary sales growth from continuing businesses2 improved to 3%
  • Health & Beauty sustained strong LFL sales; Convenience and Home Furnishings returned to growth
  • E-commerce and DFIQ Media contributed to approximately 35% of sales growth
  • Return on capital employed improved to 12%, up from 9% as of December 2025
  • Interim dividend of US¢6.20 per share, up 77% year-on-year.

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