Bunzl demonstrated strong growth and strategic progress through record acquisitions, profit growth, and increased dividends. However, these positives were tempered by challenges such as currency impacts, persistent deflation, and regional revenue declines. The company's resilience and strategic focus indicate a balanced outlook.

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Q2 2025

During Bunzl's 2024 Full Year Results presentation, the company outlined significant metrics highlighting their strong financial performance and strategic progress. The group achieved a 7.2% growth in adjusted operating profit at constant exchange rates, with an operating margin increase from 8% to 8.3%. Revenue rose by 3.1% at constant exchange rates, despite underlying revenue declines due to deflation and volume softness in North America. Bunzl's return on invested capital stood at 14.8%, notably above the group's weighted average cost of capital (WACC), supported by GBP 2.6 billion in acquisitions over five years. The company generated GBP 634 million in free cash flow with a 93% cash conversion rate. Bunzl announced a total dividend per share increase of 8.2% and initiated two share buyback programs, including a GBP 250 million completed buyback in 2024 and another GBP 200 million underway. The group also committed GBP 883 million to acquisitions, including 13 deals across five sectors and nine countries, highlighting their strategic focus on value-added distribution and own brand development. Bunzl plans to maintain operating margins in 2025, with expectations of robust revenue growth driven by acquisitions, despite anticipated deflationary headwinds.

Strong Compounding Growth

Since 2014, Bunzl has delivered an adjusted EPS CAGR of 8% with strong consistency, driven by organic and acquisition growth.

Record Acquisition Spend

Bunzl committed a record GBP 883 million to acquisitions in 2024, including 13 acquisitions across 5 sectors and 9 countries.

Operating Profit Growth

Adjusted operating profit grew by 7.2% at constant exchange rates, driven by operating margin expansion from 8.0% to 8.3%.

Increased Dividend and Share Buybacks

Bunzl increased total dividend per share by 8.2% and completed a GBP 250 million share buyback, with another GBP 200 million buyback underway.

Strong Cash Flow

The company generated GBP 634 million of free cash flow, achieving a 93% cash conversion rate.

Own Brand Penetration Growth

Own brand penetration increased from 25% to 28%, with significant development in North America.

Bunzl plc (GB:BNZL) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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GB:BNZL Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Sep 02, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.77 / -	0.843	―	―	―
Mar 03, 2025	2024 (Q4)	1.04 / 1.04	0.891	16.84% (+0.15)	―	―
Aug 27, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.87 / 0.84	0.876	-3.77% (-0.03)	―	―
Feb 26, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.94 / 0.89	0.983	-9.36% (-0.09)	―	―
Aug 29, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.85 / 0.88	0.849	3.18% (+0.03)	―	―
Feb 27, 2023	2022 (Q4)	0.95 / 0.98	0.929	5.81% (+0.05)	―	―
Aug 30, 2022	2022 (Q2)	0.81 / 0.85	0.774	9.69% (+0.07)	―	―
Feb 28, 2022	2021 (Q4)	0.81 / 0.93	0.949	-2.11% (-0.02)	―	―
Aug 31, 2021	2021 (Q2)	0.56 / 0.77	0.701	10.41% (+0.07)	―	―
Mar 01, 2021	2020 (Q4)	- / 0.95	0.718	32.17% (+0.23)	―	―

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GB:BNZL Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Mar 03, 2025	3293.80p	3004.32p	-8.79%
Aug 27, 2024	3124.91p	3373.82p	+7.97%
Feb 26, 2024	3162.58p	3070.74p	-2.90%
Aug 29, 2023	2589.73p	2669.59p	+3.08%

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FAQ

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Bunzl PLC (GB:BNZL) is schdueled to report earning on Sep 02, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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Bunzl PLC (GB:BNZL) earnings time is at Sep 02, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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GB:BNZL EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 0.77.

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