The earnings call highlighted significant achievements in market share gains and profit growth, supported by strategic investments and cost savings. However, challenges in Argos sales and general merchandise, coupled with inflationary pressures, impacted overall performance.

Company Guidance

In the recent call, Sainsbury's provided guidance that reflects a robust strategy for the upcoming fiscal year. The company plans to deliver around GBP 1 billion in retail operating profit, with expectations of grocery volume growth ahead of the market. Significant investments are planned, including 40 new store openings, as part of their biggest expansion in a decade. The company aims to achieve GBP 1 billion in structural cost savings over three years, having already saved GBP 349 million in the first year. Sainsbury's also plans to return GBP 500 million to shareholders, with GBP 250 million from the Sainsbury's Bank disposal and a GBP 200 million share buyback. Argos is expected to maintain flat profits year-on-year, while Sainsbury's aims to continue its strong performance with primary customer growth of 18% and market share gains. The guidance emphasizes sustaining competitive pricing and leveraging the loyalty program, Nectar, which has already delivered 40% of its targeted profit contribution increase.

Record Market Share Gains

Sainsbury's delivered its biggest market-share gains in more than a decade, with an 18% increase in primary customers over the last four years.

Profit Growth and Cost Savings

Sainsbury's profit grew by over 15%, supported by GBP 349 million in cost savings in the first year of a three-year, GBP 1 billion savings plan.

Expansion and Strategic Investments

Sainsbury's plans to open 40 new stores this year, marking the largest store expansion in over a decade, driven by strong trading momentum across all brands.

Strong Performance in Nectar Loyalty Program

The Nectar360 Retail Media business grew significantly, contributing to a 40% incremental profit in the first year and setting a strong foundation for further growth.

Improved Grocery Volume Growth

Grocery volume grew by 5% over the course of the year, outpacing the market, with a record improvement in value perception.

J Sainsbury plc (GB:SBRY) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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GB:SBRY Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 06, 2025	2026 (Q2)	0.10 / -	0.106	―	―	―
Apr 17, 2025	2025 (Q4)	0.12 / 0.12	0.113	9.73% (+0.01)	―	―
Nov 07, 2024	2025 (Q2)	0.11 / 0.11	0.103	2.91% (<+0.01)	―	―
Apr 25, 2024	2024 (Q4)	0.10 / 0.11	-0.034	432.35% (+0.15)	―	―
Nov 02, 2023	2024 (Q2)	0.10 / 0.10	0.111	-7.21% (>-0.01)	―	―
Jul 04, 2023	2024 (Q1)	- / -	0.125	―	―	―
Apr 27, 2023	2023 (Q4)	0.11 / -0.03	0.125	-127.20% (-0.16)	―	―
Nov 03, 2022	2023 (Q2)	0.11 / 0.11	0.116	-4.31% (>-0.01)	―	―
Apr 28, 2022	2022 (Q4)	0.12 / 0.13	0.112	11.61% (+0.01)	―	―
Nov 04, 2021	2022 (Q2)	0.18 / 0.12	-0.083	239.76% (+0.20)	―	―

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GB:SBRY Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Apr 17, 2025	239.54p	248.04p	+3.55%
Nov 07, 2024	254.51p	244.06p	-4.11%
Apr 25, 2024	246.15p	235.68p	-4.25%
Nov 02, 2023	236.95p	246.00p	+3.82%

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FAQ

When does J Sainsbury (GB) (GB:SBRY) report earnings?

J Sainsbury (GB) (GB:SBRY) is schdueled to report earning on Nov 06, 2025, TBA (Confirmed).

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J Sainsbury (GB) (GB:SBRY) earnings time is at Nov 06, 2025, TBA (Confirmed).

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GB:SBRY EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.1.

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