RE: Xmas trading statement6 Jan 2026 07:06
NEXT PLC:
Christmas Trading and Full Year Guidance - Year Ending January 2026
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In the nine weeks to 27 December, full price sales1 were up +10.6% versus last year, which compares to our guidance for the quarter of +7.0%
o UK sales were up +5.9%
o International sales were up +38.3%
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This over-achievement, along with additional sales forecast in January, adds £51m to full price sales and we are increasing guidance for full year profit before tax2 by +£15m to £1,150m
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Profit before tax is now forecast to be up +13.7% versus last year, and post-tax Earnings Per Share (EPS) up +16.1%