Observed Signal · Sep 8, 2026 · Earnings Report · Source: Retail-News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Hornbach Q2 Revenue and EBIT Up Significantly
Hornbach Holding AG & Co. KGaA reported preliminary results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026/27, with net revenue rising 7.3% year-over-year to €1.814 billion, driven by robust customer demand and 1.3 additional selling days. Adjusted EBIT increased 12.8% to €124.6 million, with the adjusted EBIT margin improving to nearly 6.9%. For the first half, revenue grew 6.0% to €3.816 billion and adjusted EBIT rose 4.9% to €285.6 million. The company confirmed its full-year guidance, expecting net revenue at or slightly above the prior year's €6.434 billion and adjusted EBIT within a range of plus or minus five percent. Geopolitical risks remain a concern, potentially affecting consumer sentiment, purchasing costs, and logistics. Final half-year figures are due on September 29, 2026.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Q2 2026/27 net revenue rose 7.3% to €1.814 billion.
- Adjusted EBIT increased 12.8% to €124.6 million in Q2.
- H1 net revenue reached €3.816 billion, up 6.0%.
- Company confirms full-year guidance for revenue and EBIT.
- Final H1 results will be published on September 29, 2026.
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