Bunzl Reports Steady Q3 Growth Amid Challenging Markets

Bunzl plc ( (GB:BNZL) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Bunzl plc reported a 0.6% increase in group revenue at constant exchange rates for the third quarter of 2025, with underlying revenue growing by 0.4%. Despite challenging market conditions, the company’s full-year guidance remains unchanged, expecting moderate revenue growth driven by acquisitions and stable underlying revenue. The operating margin is projected to be slightly below 8.0% for the year. Bunzl has completed approximately £190 million of its £200 million share buyback program and anticipates leverage to be around 2.0 times by the end of 2025. CEO Frank van Zanten expressed confidence in the company’s resilience and growth potential, highlighting the completion of seven acquisitions and an active acquisition pipeline.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BNZL) stock is a Buy with a £2682.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bunzl plc stock, see the GB:BNZL Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:BNZL Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:BNZL is a Outperform.

Bunzl plc’s overall stock score reflects solid financial performance and a fair valuation, with effective margin management and strong cash flows. While technical indicators suggest a neutral to slightly bearish trend, the company’s strategic initiatives and acquisitions provide optimism. However, challenges in key business areas and a decline in operating profit present risks that temper the outlook.

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More about Bunzl plc

Bunzl plc is a specialist international distribution and services group. The company focuses on providing a broad range of products and services across various industries, including foodservice, grocery, cleaning and hygiene, safety, and healthcare.

Average Trading Volume: 965,592

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £7.91B

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