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Earnings Data
Report Date
Dec 08, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.12Last Year’s EPS
0.13Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 7 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed solid operational and financial progress: revenue and underlying operating profit growth, a positive half‑year EPS, margin improvements in Continental Europe, a clear free‑cash‑flow and CapEx discipline and structural steps in North America to improve shareholder conversion. However, material near‑term headwinds remain from the Middle East conflict (impacting Asia, Eastern Mediterranean and Gulf markets), H1 working‑capital outflows and ongoing non‑underlying and restructuring costs (notably European Rail exits). Management reiterated a >GBP 100m free‑cash‑flow target for the year and a planned pivot of capital away from lower returning European rail toward higher‑return opportunities, signalling constructive medium‑term positioning despite short‑term disruption.Company Guidance
Revenue and Profit Growth
Group revenues grew 6% to GBP 1.8bn; underlying operating profit increased 18% to GBP 50m; underlying operating margin expanded by 30 basis points. Reported operating profit was GBP 62.6m (includes ~GBP 11m non‑underlying items). Group H1 EPS flipped to a profit of 1.1p (vs a loss prior year).
Clear Free Cash Flow and CapEx Targets
Management running the business as a 'cash‑first' model and reaffirmed FY26 pre‑dividend/pre‑buyback free cash flow target of >GBP 100m. Half‑year CapEx was GBP 93m; full year CapEx guidance is below GBP 200m (~5% of sales normalized).
Disciplined Balance Sheet and Returns
Leverage (net debt / EBITDA) stable at 2.2x. Management expects to step up return on capital employed beyond last year’s 18.7%, noting a 70 basis point improvement in the 12 months to end‑March. Share buyback program underway (c. GBP 57m deployed for ~32m shares / ~4% of capital; cash outflow on buyback ~GBP 43m by half‑year).
Continental Europe Improvement and Action Plan
Continental Europe operating losses reduced 32% to GBP 9m; operating margin improved 70 basis points. Management is executing structural fixes (contract renegotiations, office consolidation, labor optimisation) and targets >3% operating margin for the region this year, with further medium‑term margin upside expected.
North America Momentum and Minority Interest Reduction
North America expanded airport footprint (c. 30 → c. 60 airports since 2022) and delivered strong sales and EBIT uplift. Non‑customer‑facing roles reduced by 11% year‑on‑year and minority interest charge in North America fell 40% in the half, improving conversion of EBIT to net income.
Asia / EEME strategic progress and rollouts
Asia & Middle East delivered the group's strongest like‑for‑like sales in H1 at +9% (prior to late H1 disruption). Acquisitions in Australia (ARE) and Indonesia (TG) are tracking ahead of plan; first Travel Club Lounge opened in Bangkok; India EATS aggregation (TFS) now capturing more margin through lounges and third‑party integrations.
GB:SSPG Earnings History
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Beat
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GB:SSPG Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 19, 2026 | 152.96 p | 160.78 p | +5.12% |
Dec 04, 2025 | 144.49 p | 160.88 p | +11.34% |
May 20, 2025 | 161.79 p | 170.88 p | +5.62% |
Dec 03, 2024 | 154.83 p | 169.73 p | +9.62% |
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FAQ
When does SSP Group PLC (GB:SSPG) report earnings?
SSP Group PLC (GB:SSPG) is schdueled to report earning on Dec 08, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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SSP Group PLC (GB:SSPG) earnings time is at Dec 08, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is GB:SSPG EPS forecast?
GB:SSPG EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q4) is 0.12.