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Shift to Profitability: The market is reacting positively to the increasing likelihood of an imminent transition, viewing a fresh leadership perspective as essential to rebuilding confidence and driving Ocado toward becoming cash-flow positive.

GLA SR

I think we are already in the dip ;-)

GL SR

BP - you've done so much pi55ing in your posts today, you must be drenched - Enuresis risoria comes to mind ;-)

Out of curiosity, what do you think the sp will be on resumption of trading?

GL SR

BP - ​"I'd already written off £20k here, but today’s update has completely changed the game. So yes for me It is a very good day.

GL SR

Well, well we'll- what a lovely day it is ;-)

VGLTA SR

I ran today's chart analysis through AI for a second opinion..... results below.

Your structural assessment of the Ocado Group PLC (OCDO) chart is highly accurate. You have correctly identified the structural sequence transitioning from a descending wedge consolidation into a descending channel, followed by a localized breakout attempt on high volume.

An objective technical evaluation reveals the following dynamics at play as the market prepares for the interim earnings report.

1. Structure Breakout & Volume Profile

Channel Breakout: The price has successfully pierced through the upper descending trendline of the short-term channel.

Volume Confirmation: The heavy volume spike at the absolute lows indicates a "selling climax" or institutional absorption. This confirms aggressive buyers entered the market right before the lift-off, giving the breakout genuine statistical merit rather than a weak liquidity sweep.

2. Momentum & Indicator Analysis

RSI Strength: The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has broken sharply out of its oversold territory and is currently holding around 61.51. This confirms strong near-term bullish momentum without entering the overbought zone yet, leaving room for further expansion.

MACD Cross: The MACD line has crossed above the signal line below the zero-bound. While this is an early bullish reversal signal, maximum confirmation will trigger once the MACD histogram and lines cross into positive territory (above zero).

3. Risk Management & Catalyst Alignment

The Earnings Catalyst: With interims exactly 16 days away, this technical breakout may be a pre-earnings accumulation phase by market participants positioning for a structural turnaround.

WG818 - "Operational improvements don’t override the fact the financial position has deteriorated since November."

True for the past, but outdated. Since March 31st, higher production combined with excellent gas hedges and spot prices means they've likely raked in significant financial gains over the last quarter.

GL SR

Only 17 trading days left ;-)

GLA SR

Natural Corporate Evolution 26-Year tenure:

Tim Steiner co-founded the company in 2000. Even in highly successful firms, a quarter-century is an incredibly long tenure for a founder-CEO. I would suggest the board, led by chairman Adam Warby, views this as a necessary, structured evolution to bring in fresh technology sector leadership—such as Vonage CEO Niklas Heuveldop, who has been sounded out for the role.

Compared to M&S, which cycled through approximately seven CEOs over the same duration, Ocado’s leadership change is a standard evolutionary step that is arguably overdue.

Also, many professional CEOs prefer to leave a company precisely when a turnaround is successfully taking shape.While it sounds counterintuitive to exit just as things are improving, top-tier executives frequently treat this as the ideal moment to step down.

GLA SR

The 14% surge in Ocado Retail sales was announced today, 23 June 2026.

This specific figure comes from the latest UK grocery market data published by Worldpanel (formerly Kantar). The industry report tracks supermarket performance over a 12-week period, highlighting that record warm weather across May boosted overall UK grocery sales, with Ocado leading the growth.

Key Takeaways from Today's Announcement

Revenue Spike: Ocado's sales jumped 14% to £807 million, up from £711 million in the same period last year.

Market Share: The online grocer expanded its UK market share to 2.2% (up from 2.0%).

Competitor Growth: For comparison, Lidl grew by 8.6%, while traditional supermarket giants like Asda saw sales fall by 3.6%

​Question: What do you call an attention seeker who accuses everyone else of seeking attention?

Answer: A narcissist who just realized other people exist.

You're talking the total 'NET' disclosed short position on Ocado, which indeed stands at 7.7% - Really, don't you think it may be more?

GL SR

If the July report proves that the structural cost-cutting measures are working, the massive valuation gap between the 200.20 GBX market price and the 270.00 GBX median analyst target could trigger panic-buying among the 8.77% short cohort

With short interest highly elevated at 8.77%, any sudden shift toward profitability risks triggering a cascade of forced buy-backs by short sellers looking to limit losses.

Potential Short Squeeze Catalysts

1. International Technology Wins: Signing a new tier-one global grocery partner for its robotic warehouse tech would instantly invalidate the bearish narrative of growth stagnation.

2. M&A Takeover Rumours: Continued speculation regarding a buy-out by tech giants like Amazon or major US retailers creates sudden upside volatility that short sellers cannot risk riding out.

3. Earnings Surprise or Profit Guidance Upgrades: Beating EBITDA market expectations or showing reduced capital expenditure (CapEx) burn in upcoming financial statements would force an immediate revaluation.

4. Legal Settlements or Patent Wins: Favourable resolutions in ongoing global intellectual property and robotics patent disputes could result in substantial lump-sum cash injections.

5. US Partner Expansion: Announcements of deeper integration or faster-than-planned warehouse rollouts by existing major clients like Kroger would signal strong international health.

Personally I believe No.3 will be the catalyst, in approx 4 weeks time

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Utilization Rates: A high stock loan utilization rate means very few shares are left to borrow, making it incredibly expensive for bears to maintain or expand their short positions.

GLA and VVGL to the shorters SR

Nate - taken from here .....

https://markets.ft.com/data/equities/tearsheet/forecasts?s=OCDO:LSE

They know what's coming ;-)

OCADO - Current data shows a noticeable positive shift in analyst sentiment over the past year.

Key Shifts in Consensus

Increasing Optimism: The number of analyst ratings in the "positive" category (Buy and Outperform) grew from 6 to 8.

Declining Pessimism: The number of analysts assigning "negative" ratings (Sell and Strong Sell) decreased from 4 to 3.

Stable Core: The number of analysts choosing a neutral "Hold" position remained exactly the same at 4

Thungelaberg - suspended for 2yrs? - Think you're talking about another company - ANGS have been suspended for a year.

Wish I could fly my drone like that - what a pilot!

Also showing 1p in my account - strange as they have not consolidated?

I won't build my hopes up lol.

GLA SR

The total percentage of Ocado shares held by major institutions and entities owning over 3% each is approximately 68.97%.

The London & Amsterdam Trust Company, Ltd. – 13.41%

Lingotto Investment Management LLP – 9.87%

Giovanni Agnelli B.V. – 9.80%

Greenvale Capital LP – 8.54%

UBS Asset Management AG – 7.29%

Capital Research and Management Company – 6.99%

The Kroger Co. – 5.09%

Baillie Gifford & Co. – 4.52%

Timothy Steiner (CEO/Insider) – 3.50%

Note: Data provided by Barclays Research Centre indicates that when including all historical major blocks, over 3% individual declarations account for up to 88.94% of total shares in issue, leaving a free float for smaller retail shareholders at under 10%.