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Bidvest Group Limited (BDVSF)
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Bidvest Group (BDVSF) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Sep 07, 2026
TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q4)
Consensus EPS Forecast
Last Year’s EPS
0.42
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q2 2026
Earnings Call Date:Mar 02, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The results present a net positive operational and financial performance: top-line and trading profit growth, margin expansion, materially improved cash generation and strong funding outcomes are significant highlights. However, pockets of weakness (automotive margin compression, some revenue contractions, wage inflation) and the delay/uncertainty around the Bidvest Bank disposal and the tapering of returns from prior acquisitive expansion are notable concerns. Overall the company appears financially resilient with a clear deleveraging and return-improvement plan in place.
Company Guidance
Management guided to a stronger second half driven by working‑capital release and a slowdown in M&A, expecting an even stronger year‑end cash position after H1 cash conversion improved from 45% to 70% and free cash flow rose to ZAR 3.8bn (vs ZAR 2bn prior), with underlying cash generated by operations at ZAR 8.7bn and free cash ZAR 2bn higher year‑on‑year; group revenue was ~ZAR 67bn (+4%), trading profit ZAR 6.7bn (+7%), gross margin 28.1% (+43bps) and trading margin 10.1% (from 9.8%), HEPS +5.1% (normalized +5.3%) and an interim dividend of ZAR 4.95/share (+5.3%) was declared. They reiterated a clear deleveraging plan — net debt/EBITDA is 2.2x today with a near‑term target below 2.0x and an internal sweet spot of ~1.5x (proceeds from Bank/Life disposals would have cut net debt/EBITDA by ~0.2x), EBITDA interest cover is 6.4x (covenant 3.5x), weighted average cost of debt ~6.4% and 63% of debt remains variable; management expects margin, cost and cash management to remain priorities to lift returns (ROFE 37.6%, ROIC 13.4%).
Group Revenue and Profit Growth
Group revenue increased ~4% (reported ZAR 66.7–67.0 billion) and trading profit rose 6.9–7% to ZAR 6.7 billion, with trading margin expanding from 9.8% to 10.1%.
Improved Gross and Operating Margins
Gross margin improved by 43 basis points to 28.1%; operating expenses were well managed, up 3.4% (organic expense growth ~1.2%), supporting margin and profit expansion.
Strong Cash Generation and Conversion
Underlying cash generated by operations before working capital rose to ZAR 8.7 billion (up ~7.2%); cash conversion improved from 45% to 70%; free cash flow increased to ZAR 3.8 billion (approximately ZAR 1.8–2.0 billion higher vs prior year).
Hygiene Services: High Growth and Margin
Hygiene profit grew ~20% with margins at c.18.2% vs industry norm ~15%; Hygiene now contributes ~55% of Services International profits and is delivering above-market margin and cash characteristics.
Services International Strong Performance
Services International revenue ZAR 22.5 billion (+5%), trading profit ZAR 2.2 billion (+8.3%), trading margin expanded from 9.3% to 9.8% and ROFE remained strong at 159%.
Positive Divisional Results Across Several Segments
Notable divisional outcomes: Freight trading profit +7% to ZAR 1.2 billion (margin 26.7% vs 23.1% prior), Services SA trading profit +10% to ZAR 793 million, Branded Products trading profit +5.4% to ZAR 748 million, Commercial Products trading profit +9.7% to ZAR 594 million, Adcock trading profit +20% to ZAR 620 million.
Capital Markets and Funding Achievements
Issued $500m 7-year Eurobond at 6.2% (spread ~40 bps above SA sovereign curve), GBP 130m 5-year facility at 5.6% and domestic ZAR 2.3 billion bonds at record low spreads; redeemed expensive ZAR 2.1 billion preference shares and stabilized weighted average cost of debt at ~6.4%.
Deleveraging Plan and Balance Sheet Capacity
Net debt/EBITDA at 2.2x (unchanged from June), EBITDA interest cover 6.4x (well above covenant 3.5x); available capacity noted (EUR 412m offshore RCF and substantial domestic capacity) and clear target to reduce net debt/EBITDA below 2x (internal sweet spot ~1.5x).
Operational Wins and Integration Progress
Closed three acquisitions including Aquatico; UK hygiene integration progressing and North America hygiene performing ahead of plan; testing, inspection & compliance cluster (WearCheck + Aquatico) delivered strong results and record samples processed.
Consumer & Travel Tailwinds in South Africa
Record passenger volumes supporting hospitality/lounge businesses; green shoots in hospitality, inbound tourism and testing/inspection sectors; new large power-related projects and robust export bulk mineral activity cited as supportive macro pockets.

Bidvest Group (BDVSF) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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BDVSF Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
Sep 07, 2026
2026 (Q4)
- / -
0.418
Mar 02, 2026
2026 (Q2)
- / 0.59
0.5663.71% (+0.02)
Sep 01, 2025
2025 (Q4)
- / 0.42
0.487-14.17% (-0.07)
Mar 03, 2025
2025 (Q2)
- / 0.57
0.51410.12% (+0.05)
Sep 02, 2024
2024 (Q4)
- / 0.49
0.465.87% (+0.03)
Mar 04, 2024
2024 (Q2)
- / 0.51
0.53-3.02% (-0.02)
Sep 04, 2023
2023 (Q4)
- / 0.46
0.4424.07% (+0.02)
Mar 06, 2023
2023 (Q2)
- / 0.53
0.54-1.85% (-0.01)
Sep 05, 2022
2022 (Q4)
- / 0.44
0.4146.76% (+0.03)
Feb 28, 2022
2022 (Q2)
- / 0.54
0.34158.36% (+0.20)
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BDVSF Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Mar 02, 2026
$12.81$12.810.00%
Sep 01, 2025
$12.84$12.840.00%
Mar 03, 2025
$12.90$12.900.00%
Sep 02, 2024
$15.22$15.220.00%
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