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Baby Bunting Group Limited (ASX:BBN)

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Announcement
Release
17 Feb 2026 8:15AM
Price at Release
$2.200
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Summary
Baby Bunting Group Limited reported its financial results for the first half of fiscal year 2026, ending on December 29, 2025. The Group's pro forma net profit after tax (NPAT) was $5.0 million, showing a 4.1% increase from the previous year and aligning with the guidance range. While the statutory NPAT was lower at $1.8 million compared to $3.9 million in the prior year, total sales rose by 6.7% to $271.4 million, driven by robust comparable store sales growth and the success of the Store of the Future refurbishment program. Gross margins improved, reaching 41.0%, and exclusive brands accounted for a larger portion of sales, now at 48.6%. The company maintained its NPAT guidance for the second half of FY26 and expects full-year pro forma NPAT to range between $17.5 million and $19.5 million.
Key Points
  • 1H FY26 Group Pro Forma NPAT was $5.0 million, up 4.1% from the previous period.
  • Statutory NPAT was $1.8 million, down from $3.9 million in 1H FY25.
  • Total sales for the period were $271.4 million, an increase of 6.7% compared to 1H FY25.
  • Comparable store sales growth was 4.7%, exceeding the guidance range.
  • The Store of the Future refurbishment program delivered a 25% sales uplift.
  • Gross margin increased by 124 basis points to 41.0%.
  • Pro forma NPAT guidance for 2H FY26 maintained at $12.5 million to $14.5 million.
  • Full year pro forma NPAT guidance is now $17.5 million to $19.5 million.
  • Exclusive and private label brands accounted for 48.6% of total sales.
  • The first 7 weeks of 2H FY26 saw a 6.7% increase in comparable sales.
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