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UK's Next Nudges Up Profit Guidance after Robust Quarterly Sales
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UK's Next Nudges Up Profit Guidance after Robust Quarterly Sales

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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  • Next Plc raised its profit forecast for the second time this year, driven by strong sales in the first half of fiscal 2024.
  • The UK retailer reported a 4.2% increase in full-price sales, exceeding expectations and prompting an upgrade to its profit outlook.
  • Next Plc anticipates full-price sales to grow 1.5% in the second half, with profit before tax projected between £955 million and £975 million.

Next Plc has boosted its profit guidance for the second time this year, signaling robust performance in the first half of fiscal 2024. The UK retailer announced a 4.2% increase in full-price sales, a figure that surpassed its own projections and led to an upward revision of its profit outlook.

We are now guiding for profit before tax of £955m to £975m.

— Next PlcNext Plc announced its updated profit forecast, indicating a projected profit before tax within a specific range.

The company now expects full-price sales to grow by 1.5% in the second half of the year. This positive trend is projected to result in a profit before tax ranging from £955 million to £975 million. This updated forecast reflects Next Plc's resilience and ability to navigate the current economic climate.

Full price sales were up 4.2% in H1.

— Next PlcThe company reported a positive growth in full-price sales for the first half of the fiscal year.

This improved outlook comes after a strong performance in the initial six months of the fiscal year, where full-price sales saw a significant uplift. The company's ability to meet and exceed sales targets underscores its strategic positioning and operational effectiveness in a competitive retail landscape.

We are now guiding for full price sales to be up 1.5% in H2.

— Next PlcNext Plc provided guidance for the expected performance of full-price sales in the second half of the fiscal year.
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