The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, particularly in private equity and with Action's growth, along with increased dividends. However, challenges such as foreign exchange losses, weaker consumer markets in certain regions, and underperformance in infrastructure share prices were noted. The positive aspects, particularly in Action's performance and overall equity return, outweigh the challenges.

Company Guidance -

Q2 2026

In the FY '25 call, 3i Group reported a robust financial performance with a return on equity of 25%, following a 23% return the previous year, marking the fifth consecutive year of over 20% total return. The NAV per share increased to GBP 25.42 despite a foreign exchange loss of GBP 259 million. Private equity generated a 26% gross investment return, with cash proceeds reaching GBP 2.3 billion, driven notably by Action, which alone delivered a 32% return. The group announced a 73p dividend per share, a 20% increase from the prior year, and maintained low gearing at 3%. The portfolio, heavily weighted towards private growth companies in sectors such as private label, infrastructure, and healthcare, saw 97% of its value grow earnings, with six companies, excluding Action, achieving over 20% earnings growth. Additionally, 3i highlighted the strong performance of long-term holdings like Action and Royal Sanders, with Action achieving significant milestones, including 22% sales growth and the opening of 350 new stores. The company also noted its strategic focus on investing prudently without succumbing to market pressures, emphasizing its long-term investment philosophy.

Record Return on Equity

3i Group delivered a return on equity of 25% for FY '25, marking the fifth consecutive year of over 20% total return.

Strong Private Equity Performance

The private equity segment achieved a 26% gross investment return, with Action contributing a 32% gross investment return. 97% of the portfolio by value grew earnings.

Dividend Increase

3i announced a dividend of 73p per share, representing a 20% increase from the previous year.

Action's Robust Growth

Action reported sales growth of 22%, opened over 350 stores, and achieved 10.3% like-for-like growth. EBITDA grew by 29%, and Action was named France's favorite retailer for the third consecutive year.

Infrastructure and Cash Flow Strength

Despite challenges, infrastructure showed a 10.1% underlying portfolio return. Cash flows from realizations and dividends were strong, with GBP 2.3 billion in total.

Positive Developments in New Markets

Action successfully entered Switzerland, with 2 of the new Swiss stores ranking in Action's top 10 table of store performance.

3i Group plc (GB:III) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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GB:III Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 06, 2025	2026 (Q2)	- / -	2.116	―	―	―
May 15, 2025	2025 (Q4)	- / 3.10	2.244	38.01% (+0.85)	―	―
Nov 14, 2024	2025 (Q2)	- / 2.12	1.73	22.31% (+0.39)	―	―
May 09, 2024	2024 (Q4)	- / 2.24	2.923	-23.23% (-0.68)	―	―
Nov 09, 2023	2024 (Q2)	- / 1.73	1.825	-5.21% (-0.09)	―	―
May 11, 2023	2023 (Q4)	- / 2.92	1.88	55.48% (+1.04)	―	―
Nov 10, 2022	2023 (Q2)	1.43 / 1.82	2.269	-19.57% (-0.44)	―	―
May 12, 2022	2022 (Q4)	- / 1.88	0.623	201.77% (+1.26)	―	―
Nov 11, 2021	2022 (Q2)	1.96 / 2.27	1.3	74.54% (+0.97)	―	―
May 13, 2021	2021 (Q4)	- / 0.62	-0.563	210.66% (+1.19)	―	―

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GB:III Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
May 15, 2025	4153.92p	3978.74p	-4.22%
Nov 14, 2024	3268.46p	3383.30p	+3.51%
May 09, 2024	2886.56p	2737.08p	-5.18%
Nov 09, 2023	1957.46p	1939.24p	-0.93%

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3i Group PLC (GB:III) is schdueled to report earning on Nov 06, 2025, TBA (Confirmed).

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