Darden Restaurants Q1 Net Profit Declines; Backs FY27 Outlook

Restaurant company Darden Restaurants reported Thursday that net profit for the first quarter declined from last year, hurt by higher expenses, despite sales growth across all segments. The company also reaffirmed its adjusted earnings and net sales guidance for the full-year 2027.

Posted on: 24 September 2026 | 8:04 am

Darden Restaurants Reaffirms FY27 Outlook; Declares Dividend; Stock Down 5% - Update

While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, restaurant company Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) reaffirmed its net earnings from continuing operations and sales guidance for the full-year 2027.

Posted on: 24 September 2026 | 6:23 am

CTF Services FY26 Profit Rises

CTF Services Ltd (NWS.BE, 0659.HK) reported profit attributable to shareholders of HK$2.39 billion for the year ended 30 June 2026, compared with HK$2.16 billion in the previous year. Earnings per share increased to HK$0.52 from HK$0.49, a year ago. Attributable Operating Profit increased 3% to HK$4.59 billion. The company's revenue rose to HK$27.10 billion from HK$24.29 billion, last year.

Posted on: 24 September 2026 | 5:50 am

Halma Raises Full Year 2027 Adj. EBIT Margin Guidance

Halma (HLMA.L) issued trading update ahead of half year end on 30 September 2026. The Group said it has made strong progress in the first half of the fiscal year. The Group continues to expect low double-digit percentage organic constant currency revenue growth for the year as a whole. Adjusted EBIT margin in full year 2027 is now expected to be in the range of 23.5% to 24%. This compares to previous guidance for margin to be in line with the 2026 financial year at around 22.7%. The Group said the guidance is supported by order intake which remains ahead of both revenue in the year to date and the comparable period last year.

Posted on: 24 September 2026 | 1:32 am

Cintas Boosts FY27 Outlook - Update

While reporting financial results for the third quarter on Wednesday, Cintas Corp. (CTAS) raised its earnings and revenue guidance for the full-year 2027.

Posted on: 23 September 2026 | 7:59 am

General Mills Q1 Profit Plunges, Confirms FY27 Outlook

Branded consumer foods maker General Mills, Inc. reported Wednesday sharply lower profit in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, hurt by the absence of prior year's significant gain and weak net sales, both related to the sale of the U.S. yogurt business. Further, the firm maintained fiscal 2027 outlook.

Posted on: 23 September 2026 | 7:16 am

Manchester United Q4 Loss Sharply Widens

Manchester United plc (MANU) announced Wednesday a fourth-quarter net loss of 28.7 million British pounds or 16.66 pence per basic share, sharply wider than 3.9 million pounds or 2.26 pence per basic share in the prior-year quarter.

Posted on: 23 September 2026 | 6:33 am

JD Sports Fashion H1 Pretax Profit Rises; Organic Sales Down 0.7%

JD Sports Fashion (JD.L) reported that its first half profit before tax increased to 241 million pounds from 138 million pounds, last year. On a statutory basis, basic earnings per ordinary share increased to 3.45 pence from 0.80 pence. Profit before tax and adjusting items was 282 million pounds compared to 351 million pounds, prior year. Adjusted basic earnings per ordinary share decreased 14% to 3.97 pence.

Posted on: 23 September 2026 | 1:25 am

AutoZone Q4 Profit, Comps Rise; Sees Sales Growth In FY27

AutoZone, Inc., an automotive replacement parts retailer, reported Tuesday higher profit in its fourth quarter with growth in net sales and same store sales. Looking ahead, the company said it is well positioned for sales growth in fiscal 2027. In the pre-market activity on the NYSE, the shares were gaining around 0.53 percent.

Posted on: 22 September 2026 | 6:55 am

Smiths FY26 Pretax Profit From Cont. Ops. Declines

Smiths Group (SMIN.L) reported that its fiscal 2026 profit before tax from continuing operations decreased to 245 million pounds from 317 million pounds, prior year. Earnings per share from continuing operations fell to 49.3 pence from 74.1 pence. Profit attributable to shareholders totaled 1.97 billion pounds compared with 290 million pounds, a year ago. Earnings per share reached 626.2 pence compared with 85.3 pence, last year.

Posted on: 22 September 2026 | 1:54 am

Progressive Corp. August Net Profit Down 22%

Insurer Progressive Corp. (PGR) reported Friday that August 2026 net income was $951 million or $1.63 per share, down from $1.22 billion or $2.07 per share in August 2025.

Posted on: 18 September 2026 | 7:48 am

Next H1 Pretax Profit Increases; Raises FY Profit Guidance

Next Plc (NXT.L) reported statutory profit before tax of 566.1 million pounds for the 26 weeks ending August 1, 2026, compared with 509.0 million pounds in the prior-year period. Earnings per share increased to 358.5 pence from 317.7 pence, a year ago. NEXT Group profit before tax was 569 million pounds, up 10.5%. NEXT Group post-tax earnings per share was 370.4 pence compared to 330.2 pence.

Posted on: 17 September 2026 | 1:36 am

China Weaving Materials Reports Profit In H1

China Weaving Materials Holdings Limited (3778.HK) reported first-half profit attributable to owners of the company of RMB 10.8 million, compared to a loss of RMB 10.1 million, last year. Basic profit per share, in cents, was 8.6 compared with a loss per share of 8.1 in the prior-year period.

Posted on: 16 September 2026 | 3:09 am

Moonpig: Trading In Line With Expectations; FY27 Outlook Remains Unchanged

Moonpig Group plc (MOON.L) issued an update on its performance to date for fiscal 2027. Overall, Group trading has been in line with the Group's expectations since the start of the year. Moonpig said its fiscal 2027 outlook remains unchanged.

Posted on: 16 September 2026 | 1:26 am

Forgent Power Sees Double-digit Growth In FY27 On Strong Q4 Results; Stock Surges 10.4%

While reporting financial results for the fourth quarter on Tuesday, Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. (FPS), a designer and manufacturer of electrical distribution equipment, initiated its adjusted earnings and revenue guidance for the full-year 2027.

Posted on: 15 September 2026 | 6:22 am

McBride FY Pretax Profit Declines

McBride plc (MCB.L) reported fiscal year profit before tax of 39.9 million pounds compared to 49.0 million pounds, last year. Basic earnings per share was at 17.7 pence compared to 19.5 pence. Adjusted operating profit was 59.0 million pounds compared to 66.1 million pounds, last year. On an adjusted basis, earnings per share was 20.6 pence compared to 21.1 pence.

Posted on: 15 September 2026 | 2:39 am

Hub Group To Post Operating Loss In H1 Before One-time Charges; Names David Yeager Chairman & CEO

Hub Group (HUBG) announced, based on preliminary results, revenue trends through the first half of 2026 have been near company expectations, with consolidated operating revenue expected to be in the range of $1.70 billion to $1.80 billion. The company is not providing a range of operating income or loss due to ongoing financial closing procedures but does anticipate reporting an operating loss for the first half of 2026 before the impact of one-time charges. As of June 30, 2026, Hub Group had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $132 million and restricted cash of approximately $28 million. Debt at June 30, 2026 totaled approximately $198 million, and net debt of approximately $66 million.

Posted on: 14 September 2026 | 6:47 am

Keystone Law Group: FY27 Profits To Be Materially Ahead Of Current Market Expectations

Keystone Law Group (KEYS.L) said its Board now expects that Keystone will deliver fiscal 2027 revenue comfortably ahead and profits materially ahead of current market expectations. The Group stated that it has made a positive start to second half of 2027. The Group remains positive about ongoing success, despite the global geo-political uncertainty which continues to persist.

Posted on: 14 September 2026 | 2:46 am

Kroger Q2 Profit Rises, Backs FY26 Adj. Earnings View, Cuts Sales Growth Forecast; Stock Drops

Supermarket chain Kroger Co. reported Friday higher profit and sales in its second quarter, while Identical Sales growth was slower than the prior year. Further, the firm maintained adjusted earnings outlook for fiscal 2026, but trimmed growth view for identical sales without fuel. In the pre-market activity on the NYSE, the shares were losing around 2.62 percent.

Posted on: 11 September 2026 | 6:40 am

Macy's Stock Drops On Cautious Q3 View, Despite Positive Q2 Results, Raised FY26 Outlook

Omni-channel fashion retailer Macy's, Inc., while reporting higher profit and comparable sales in its second quarter, on Thursday issued third-quarter forecast, expecting an adjusted loss and cautious comps. Further, the firm raised outlook for fiscal 2026. In pre-market activity on the NYSE, the shares were losing around 3.93 percent.

Posted on: 10 September 2026 | 7:38 am

Lovesac Boosts FY27 EPS Outlook As Swings To Profit In Q2; Shares Tumble 12.7% On Weak Q3 Outlook

While reporting financial results for the second quarter on Thursday, Lovesac Co. (LOVE), a direct-to-consumer specialty furniture brand, provided loss guidance for the third quarter, and raised its earnings guidance for the full-year 2027, while trimming annual net sales outlook.

Posted on: 10 September 2026 | 6:49 am

Designer Brands Boosts FY26 Outlook; Stock Up 3.4%

While reporting financial results for the second quarter on Thursday, fashion retailer Designer Brands, Inc. (DBI) raised its earnings and net sales growth guidance for the full-year 2026, following strong operating performance and positive start to the third quarter.

Posted on: 10 September 2026 | 6:17 am

Labcorp Provides Long-term Outlook; Reaffirms 2026 Guidance

Labcorp (LH) issued its outlook through 2029. The company expects to achieve: compound annual revenue growth between 5% and 8%, adjusted operating margin expansion between 75 and 150 basis points by the end of 2029, compound annual adjusted EPS growth between 8.5% and 11.5%, and compound annual free cash flow growth in line with adjusted earnings growth. Also, Labcorp reaffirmed its 2026 guidance.

Posted on: 10 September 2026 | 6:16 am

Cadeler Raises FY26 Outlook

Cadeler A/S (CDLR, CADLRO.OL, CADLR.OL) revised upwards its revenue and EBITDA guidance for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, including to reflect management's assessment of the impact of Cadeler's acquisition of Menck from the date of that acquisition on 11 August 2026. Full-year revenue is now expected to be within the range of 910 million to 1.00 billion euros, revised from prior guidance range of 854 million to 944 million euros, which includes an anticipated hammer sale scheduled to complete in December 2026.

Posted on: 10 September 2026 | 6:08 am

Genus FY26 Pretax Profit Rises

Genus (GNS.L) reported fiscal 2026 pretax profit of 310.5 million pounds compared to 28.5 million pounds, prior year. Statutory pretax profit increased significantly year on year due to a 204.1 million pounds gain from the 51% disposal of PIC China to form a strategic joint venture and an increase of 12.8 million pounds in the non-cash fair value IAS41 valuation of biological assets. Basic earnings per share was 431.6 pence compared to 29.3 pence. Adjusted profit before tax was 100.2 million pounds compared to 74.3 million pounds, last year, up 35%. Excluding BCA milestones received in both fiscal years, adjusted pretax profit increased 34%. Adjusted basic earnings per share was 110.3 pence compared to 81.8 pence. For the year ended 30 June 2026, revenue was 658.1 million pounds compared to 672.8 million pounds, last year, down 2%. Excluding PIC China, Group revenue was flat in constant currency and down 1% in actual currency.

Posted on: 10 September 2026 | 1:51 am