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J Sainsbury plc (SBRY) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Apr 23, 2026
TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q4)
Consensus EPS Forecast
0.12
Last Year’s EPS
0.12
Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 8 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q2 2026
Earnings Call Date:Nov 06, 2025|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong performance in volume growth, investment in value and quality, and strategic gains in Argos and financial services. However, challenges remain with regulatory cost impacts and the cautious discretionary spending environment for Argos.
Company Guidance
In the call, Sainsbury's highlighted several key metrics and strategic initiatives that underscored its performance and future outlook. The company achieved a 5.2% sales growth in Sainsbury's and a 2.3% increase in Argos sales in the first half, leading to a total retail sales growth of 4.8% excluding fuel. Despite facing significant cost pressures, including higher National Insurance contributions and an EPR charge, Sainsbury's maintained a strong competitive position, with a retail underlying operating profit of GBP 504 million, slightly down year-on-year. The company also reported an 18% growth in Taste the Difference fresh sales and noted its highest H1 market share in five years. Additionally, Sainsbury's achieved a significant improvement in customer value perception, being the only grocer to improve year-on-year despite ongoing inflationary pressures. The company plans to return more than GBP 800 million to shareholders this year through dividends and buybacks, reflecting robust cash generation and a focus on enhancing shareholder returns. Looking ahead, Sainsbury's expects to generate a retail underlying operating profit of more than GBP 1 billion for the full year, driven by sustained grocery volume growth and strategic investments in value, quality, and service.
Strong Volume Growth
Sainsbury's achieved consistent volume growth and market share gains, marking their highest H1 market share in 5 years.
Investment in Value and Quality
Extended Aldi Price Match to more essentials and introduced personalized 'Your Nectar Prices,' leading to improved value perception year-on-year.
Taste the Difference Sales Growth
Achieved 18% growth in Taste the Difference fresh sales over the first half, with premium dining sales growing 40% since the launch of Taste the Difference discovery.
Argos Performance
Argos delivered a good seasonal performance, grew market share, and improved profitability, with sales up 2.3%.
Financial Services Strategy Success
Completed sales and agreements for financial services, with net proceeds expected to be more than GBP 400 million, significantly higher than original guidance.
Retail Media and Loyalty Program Growth
Nectar360 Pollen platform launched, enhancing retail media capabilities and contributing to strong returns from Nectar loyalty scheme.
Cost Savings and Shareholder Returns
Delivered GBP 349 million of cost savings last year and on track for GBP 1 billion over 3 years, with over GBP 800 million expected to be returned to shareholders this year.

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

The upcoming earnings date is based on a company’s previous reporting, and may be updated when the actual date is announced

GB:SBRY Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
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Apr 23, 2026
2026 (Q4)
0.12 / -
0.124
Nov 06, 2025
2026 (Q2)
0.10 / 0.08
0.106-25.47% (-0.03)
Apr 17, 2025
2025 (Q4)
0.12 / 0.12
0.1139.73% (+0.01)
Nov 07, 2024
2025 (Q2)
0.11 / 0.11
0.1032.91% (<+0.01)
Apr 25, 2024
2024 (Q4)
0.10 / 0.11
-0.034432.35% (+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
0.11211.61% (+0.01)
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GB:SBRY Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Nov 06, 2025
322.26p340.04p+5.52%
Apr 17, 2025
228.92p237.04p+3.55%
Nov 07, 2024
243.24p233.24p-4.11%
Apr 25, 2024
235.24p225.24p-4.25%
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.

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J Sainsbury plc (GB:SBRY) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 23, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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