Elevate Your Investing Strategy:
- Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence.
- Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week.
B&M European Value Retail SA ( (GB:BME) ) just unveiled an announcement.
B&M European Value Retail S.A. reported a positive trading update for the first quarter of FY26, with a 4.4% increase in group revenue driven by new store openings and strong performance in B&M UK and France. The company saw a 1.3% like-for-like sales growth in the UK, bolstered by favorable weather and Easter timing, despite challenges in FMCG sales. The company opened 18 new stores in the UK and 4 in France, and is on track for further expansion. The new Ellesmere Port import center has commenced operations, and the company is preparing to relocate its Middlewich distribution center. The positive performance and strategic expansions highlight B&M’s resilience and growth potential in a challenging economic environment.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BME) stock is a Buy with a £5.75 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on B&M European Value Retail SA stock, see the GB:BME Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:BME Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:BME is a Outperform.
The overall stock score reflects a stable financial position, supported by undervaluation and high dividend yield, counterbalanced by technical analysis indicating a cautious outlook. Key strengths include recent corporate events suggesting strong future leadership and strategic growth initiatives.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:BME stock, click here.
More about B&M European Value Retail SA
B&M European Value Retail S.A. is a leading variety goods discount retailer based in the UK, with operations under the ‘B&M’ brand in the UK and France, and ‘Heron Foods’ and ‘B&M Express’ brands in the UK. As of June 2025, the company operates 787 stores in the UK and 139 in France, and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index.
Average Trading Volume: 7,384,231
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £2.61B
See more data about BME stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.