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Jumbo Group business performance and expansion

Overview

Jumbo Group has maintained its positive sales trajectory through the third quarter of 2026. Following a 9% increase in July sales, the company reported that August sales also grew by 9% year-over-year, resulting in cumulative sales growth of approximately 5.8% for the January–August period. This performance has surpassed management’s annual growth target of 5%.

Financial results for the first half of 2026 show a net profit of €120.6 million, a 2.92% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Sales for the first half rose by 4.42% to €519.26 million, while EBITDA grew by 2.81% to €170 million. Management has reaffirmed its 2026 net profit guidance of €310–320 million, noting that global uncertainties, such as Middle East tensions affecting energy and transport costs, remain factors.

Due to its strong financial position, the Board has approved an extraordinary cash dividend of €1.00 per share, totaling approximately €134.37 million. This brings the total shareholder returns for the year to approximately €2.20 per share. The ex-dividend date is set for November 16, 2026, with payments scheduled to begin on November 20, 2026.

Regional performance and expansion continue. While core markets like Greece, Cyprus, and Bulgaria show strength, a new hypermarket is scheduled to open in Baia Mare, Romania, by the end of October. International expansion remains on track, including the goal of five Israeli stores by year-end and the opening of a first Canadian outlet in the fourth quarter of 2026. Additionally, the group plans to open a new store in Cyprus in 2027.

Entities

Jumbo Group · Jumbo · BALFIN Group · NBG Securities · European Union

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Jumbo reports €120.6m H1 profit and announces extraordinary dividend

    Greek retailer Jumbo reported a 2.92% increase in H1 2026 net profit to €120.6 million and announced an extraordinary €1 per share cash distribution.

  2. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Jumbo Group reports sales growth and proposes €1 per share dividend

    Jumbo Group reported 5.8% sales growth for the first eight months of 2026 and proposed an extraordinary €1.00 per share dividend following strong August performance.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Jumbo stock recovers as company targets 310-320 million euro profit

    Jumbo's stock is recovering toward a seven-month high as the company confirms profit targets and pursues international expansion in Canada, Israel, and via the Balfin Group in new markets.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Jumbo Group posts 9% July sales rise, expands in Israel and Canada

    Jumbo Group reported a 9% rise in July 2026 sales, a 5% increase for the Jan‑July period, and announced EU tariff changes and new stores in Israel and Canada.

Sources

banks.com.gr · businessdaily.gr · capital.gr · cyprus-mail.com · madata.gr · mononews.gr · newmoney.gr · ot.gr · sofokleousin.gr

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history