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3i Group plc ( (GB:III) ) just unveiled an announcement.
3i Group reported another strong quarter, lifting net asset value per share to 3,017p at 31 December 2025 and delivering a 20% total return over the first nine months of FY2026, supported by currency gains, portfolio realisations and dividends. The performance was driven largely by discount retailer Action, which posted 16% net sales growth to €16bn and 14% operating EBITDA growth to €2.37bn in 2025, opened a record 384 new stores and continued to see robust like-for-like sales despite softer French consumer demand, while 3i increased its stake in the business to 62.3% following a capital restructuring and later agreed to acquire a further c.2.9% interest from GIC via new 3i shares. Across the wider portfolio, 3i highlighted solid trading from consumer and private label assets such as Royal Sanders and Audley Travel, completed the profitable disposal of MAIT, and benefited from a rising share price and dividends from 3i Infrastructure, leaving the group with £995m of gross cash, minimal gearing of 1% and what management describes as strong momentum into the final quarter of its financial year.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:III) stock is a Sell with a £3000.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on 3i Group plc stock, see the GB:III Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:III Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:III is a Outperform.
3i Group plc’s strong financial performance and positive earnings call are the most significant factors driving the score. The technical analysis suggests caution due to bearish trends, but the low P/E ratio and insider confidence through share purchases provide a positive outlook. Challenges in specific markets and macroeconomic conditions are risks to monitor.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:III stock, click here.
More about 3i Group plc
3i Group plc is a UK-based investment company focused on private equity and infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on long-term holdings in consumer-facing and private label businesses. Its largest asset is Action, a rapidly expanding European non-food discount retailer operating more than 3,300 stores across 14 countries, alongside other portfolio companies such as Royal Sanders and Audley Travel, and a substantial stake in 3i Infrastructure plc.
Average Trading Volume: 2,485,864
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: £30.87B
Find detailed analytics on III stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.