WHL reported unaudited interim results for the 26 weeks ended 28 December 2025, with turnover and concession sales of ZAR 42.5 billion (+5.4%) and turnover of ZAR 41.6 billion (+5.2%). Adjusted EBITDA rose to ZAR 4.6 billion (+3.2%) and adjusted profit before tax was ZAR 2.0 billion (+0.3%), while profit before tax fell to ZAR 2.0 billion (-23.0%). Headline earnings per share increased to 167.4 cps (+9.6%) and adjusted diluted headline earnings per share was 170.3 cps (+0.7%); earnings per share were 166.6 cps (-32.1%). Return on capital employed was 16.6% (from 17.0%), and net borrowings (excluding lease liabilities) were ZAR 5.8 billion. By division, Woolworths South Africa delivered turnover and concession sales growth of 6.8%. Woolworths Food reported turnover and concession sales of ZAR 27.3 billion (+7.0%), with Woolies Dash revenue up 23% and online contributing 7.2% of SA Food sales; adjusted operating profit was ZAR 1.8 billion (+3.5%) and gross margin was 24.8% (down 10bps). Fashion, Beauty and Home posted turnover and concession sales of ZAR 8.3 billion (+6.2%) with online at 6.2% of sales; adjusted operating profit was ZAR 0.8 billion (+1.0%) and gross margin was 45.8% (down 50bps). Country Road Group sales increased 2.3%, with adjusted operating profit of AUD 14.8 million (+4.2%). WHL declared an interim dividend of 118.0 cps (+10.3%). The group said its share buyback programme began in September 2025, with 6.9 million shares repurchased at a weighted average price of ZAR 51.23, and noted cash conversion of 109.8% and a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.48x.
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