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Alimentation Couche-Tard financial performance and expansion

Overview

Alimentation Couche-Tard, the parent company of Circle K, reported strong financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2027. Total revenue rose 25.1% to $21.7 billion, while net earnings attributable to shareholders increased to $828.5 million from $782.5 million in the previous year.

Growth was supported by five consecutive quarters of positive same-store merchandise sales in the United States, driven by food, energy drinks, and nicotine products. The company also reported a 1.2% increase in same-store merchandise revenue across Europe and other regions, while Canadian sales remained stable.

Alongside these earnings, the company is pursuing an $8.6-billion offer for a controlling stake in the Polish convenience store operator Zabka Group. CEO Alex Miller stated the acquisition aims to expand the company’s scale in central and eastern Europe while enhancing digital and food engagement capabilities.

Entities

Żabka · Alimentation Couche-Tard · Circle K · Alex Miller · Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Alimentation Couche-Tard reports rising profits and pursues Zabka acquisition

    Alimentation Couche-Tard reported rising Q1 profits of US$828.5 million and is pursuing an US$8.6-billion deal for Poland's Zabka Group, while Lululemon cut its outlook following lower Q2 profits.

  2. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Alimentation Couche-Tard reports strong Q1 fiscal 2027 results

    Alimentation Couche-Tard reported strong Q1 fiscal 2027 results, marked by five consecutive quarters of U.S. same-store merchandise growth driven by food and nicotine products.

Sources

brisbanetimes.com.au · cstoredive.com · esmmagazine.com · moneysense.ca