RE: B&M UK16 Jul 2025 11:14
Great analysis there Senator...thank you.
Just reading JP Morgan's latest broker note where they have the following concerns..
First, UK LFL came in at +1.3% (versus 2.5-3% Street expectations and JPMe at 5%), which suggests very weak sales densities in the context of ongoing space addition," it said.
JPM said the underlying trends are even more concerning in the context of weather and calendar tailwinds in the period, while the LFL outcome implies a very meaningful gap versus other reporters, across grocery and general retail.
"Second, the absence of an FY26 outlook at this point (only reporter amongst peer group) is reflective of the lack of visibility and action plan, in our view," JPM said.
"Third, and perhaps most important, we are not yet convinced that management are focused on addressing what we see as the most challenging aspects of the investment case, at least for the time being."
So, currently there is a delta between what our latest trading statement says as opposed to what financial experts believe. Let's hope that our Board address these issues soonest and remember, the darkest time of the day is before dawn.