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Super Retail Group Margins Ease as Fuel Shock Hits BCF, Costs Rise on Supply Chain Upgrade

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  • Super Retail Group delivered modest sales growth and gained share in key banners, but demand softened as geopolitical tensions, higher fuel prices and rising interest rates weighed on consumer spending.
  • The company is investing $30 million in extra inventory and lifting expected Group and Unallocated costs to $66 million in FY26 to support supply chain resilience and major distribution and HR system upgrades despite margin pressure.
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Super Retail Group Margins Ease as Fuel Shock Hits BCF, Costs Rise on Supply Chain Upgrade

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An update from Super Retail Group Limited ( (AU:SUL) ) is now available.

Super Retail Group reported modest group like-for-like sales growth of 0.4 per cent for the first 44 weeks of the second half of FY26, with total sales up 3.3 per cent, as trading conditions softened amid the Middle East conflict, higher fuel prices, rising interest rates and weaker consumer sentiment. Supercheap Auto and rebel gained market share despite pressure on discretionary categories, while BCF was hardest hit by elevated fuel costs and reduced outdoor activity, and Macpac’s earlier strong momentum eased ahead of its key winter season.

Group gross margin in the second half to date is slightly below the prior period, reflecting the tougher environment, but the company has leveraged its strong balance sheet to invest about $30 million in additional working capital to secure inventory ahead of price rises and to support regional supply in case of further fuel-related disruptions. Management also flagged higher Group and Unallocated costs of $66 million for FY26, up from prior guidance of $60 million, as it brings forward spending tied to the new Victorian distribution centre and a new HR core and payroll system, signalling continued investment in supply chain and systems transformation despite near-term cost headwinds.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:SUL) stock is a Buy with a A$15.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Super Retail Group Limited stock, see the AU:SUL Stock Forecast page.

More about Super Retail Group Limited

Super Retail Group Limited is an Australian retail group operating specialty chains including Supercheap Auto, sporting goods retailer rebel, outdoor and leisure chain BCF and outdoor apparel brand Macpac. The group focuses on automotive parts and accessories, sports and fitness, and outdoor adventure markets across both metropolitan and regional areas.

Average Trading Volume: 498,091

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: A$2.65B

For detailed information about SUL stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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