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Universal Store Holdings Limited (ASX:UNI)

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Current share price for UNI : $7.330 -1.06 (-12.63%)+
Announcement
Release
19 Feb 2026 8:55AM
Price at Release
$8.390
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Summary
Universal Store Holdings Limited (ASX: UNI) reported strong financial performance for the first half of fiscal year 2026. Total sales increased by 14.2% to $209.6 million compared to the same period last year, with a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The company's like-for-like (LFL) sales growth was notable at 8.7% for Universal Store and 14.8% for Perfect Stranger. Gross profit margin improved by 150 basis points to 62.1% due to strong third-party assortments and private brand performance. The company opened eight new stores, bringing the total to 118, and maintained a strong cash position with $38.4 million and no borrowings. Underlying EBIT rose by 23.2% to $43.6 million, and the fully franked interim dividend increased by 18.1% to 26.0 cents per share. Despite increased costs of doing business due to wage inflation and team investments, the company's strategic focus on expanding its retail formats and enhancing customer experience remains robust.
Key Points
  • Total sales increased by 14.2% to $209.6 million.
  • LFL sales growth of 8.7% for Universal Store and 14.8% for Perfect Stranger.
  • Gross profit margin improved by 150 basis points to 62.1%.
  • Eight new stores opened, total store count at 118.
  • Strong cash position with $38.4 million and no borrowings.
  • Underlying EBIT increased by 23.2% to $43.6 million.
  • Fully franked interim dividend raised by 18.1% to 26.0 cents per share.
  • Increased costs due to wage inflation and team investments.
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