DFI Retail Group posts 44% profit jump in H1 2026

DFI Retail Group half-year profit Cody Hong Kong acquisition underlying profit growth LFL sales increase

DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited reported a 44% increase in underlying profit from continuing businesses to US$117 million for the six months ended 30 June 2026, with total reported profit of US$118 million versus a US$38 million loss in the prior year. Like‑for‑like subsidiary sales grew 3% year‑on‑year, driven by strong performance in health & beauty, a return to growth in convenience and home‑furnishings, and e‑commerce and DFIQ Media contributing roughly 35% of the sales increase.

Return on capital employed rose to 12% from 9% at the end of 2025. The group announced an interim dividend of US$0.062 per share, up 77% from the previous year, and maintained a full‑year dividend payout target of 70%. Full‑year guidance was lifted to 3‑4% organic revenue growth and an underlying profit range of US$285‑305 million. The company also completed a 100% acquisition of Cody Hong Kong, an outdoor advertising provider, for about US$3.8 million, expanding its DFIQ Media capabilities.

Chief Executive Scott Price highlighted the results as evidence of the group’s strategy, emphasizing the “sharper value for customers” and the growing “full‑funnel, omnichannel advertising solutions” that the Cody Hong Kong purchase will enable.

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Cody Hong Kong · DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited · DFIQ Media · Health & Beauty segment · Hong Kong SAR · Scott Price

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[● 3 SOURCES] Interim dividend was US$0.062 per share, up 77% year‑on‑year. newspatrolling.com · livenews.co.nz · vir.com.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] Return on capital employed improved to 12% from 9% at the end of 2025. newspatrolling.com · livenews.co.nz · vir.com.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] E‑commerce and DFIQ Media contributed about 35% of the sales growth. insideretail.asia · newspatrolling.com · livenews.co.nz · vir.com.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] Full‑year organic revenue growth guidance was raised to 3‑4% and profit guidance to US$285‑305 million. newspatrolling.com · livenews.co.nz · vir.com.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] Underlying profit from continuing businesses grew 44% to US$117 million in H1 2026. insideretail.asia · newspatrolling.com · livenews.co.nz · vir.com.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] Like‑for‑like subsidiary sales grew 3% year‑on‑year. insideretail.asia · newspatrolling.com · livenews.co.nz · vir.com.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] Total reported profit was US$118 million, compared with a US$38 million loss in the prior year. insideretail.asia · newspatrolling.com · livenews.co.nz · vir.com.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] DFI Retail Group acquired 100% of Cody Hong Kong for approximately US$3.8 million. insideretail.asia · newspatrolling.com · livenews.co.nz · vir.com.vn