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SSP Group plc (SSPG) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Dec 08, 2026
TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q4)
Consensus EPS Forecast
0.12
Last Year’s EPS
0.13
Same Quarter Last Year
Analyst Consensus
Hold
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q2 2026
Earnings Call Date:May 19, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed solid operational and financial progress: revenue and underlying operating profit growth, a positive half‑year EPS, margin improvements in Continental Europe, a clear free‑cash‑flow and CapEx discipline and structural steps in North America to improve shareholder conversion. However, material near‑term headwinds remain from the Middle East conflict (impacting Asia, Eastern Mediterranean and Gulf markets), H1 working‑capital outflows and ongoing non‑underlying and restructuring costs (notably European Rail exits). Management reiterated a >GBP 100m free‑cash‑flow target for the year and a planned pivot of capital away from lower returning European rail toward higher‑return opportunities, signalling constructive medium‑term positioning despite short‑term disruption.
Company Guidance
Guidance focused on steady profit, cash and returns: management expects FY‑26 EPS of 13.6–14.8p (vs FY‑25 11.9p), free cash flow pre‑dividend/pre‑buyback of >£100m, and a step‑up in return on capital employed beyond last year’s 18.7% (management cited a 70bp year‑on‑year improvement over the 12 months to end‑March); they are on track to lift Continental European operating margin from c.2.2% to over 3% this year, while group like‑for‑like sales ran at c.5% in Q1 and were ~3% in the early H2 run‑rate, H1 revenue was £1.8bn (+6%), underlying operating profit grew 18% to £50m (underlying margin +30bps), reported operating profit was £62.6m (≈£11m non‑underlying, ~£6m cash), H1 free cash outflow before dividends/buyback was £176m (prior year £117m), leverage is 2.2x net debt/EBITDA, H1 CapEx £93m with full‑year CapEx <£200m (~5% of sales), supply‑chain financing at c.£145m, and the buyback program has acquired ≈32m shares (~4%); management cautioned the outlook would be revisited if the operating environment (e.g., renewed Gulf conflict, fuel or travel‑sentiment shocks) deteriorates.
Revenue and Profit Growth
Group revenues grew 6% to GBP 1.8bn; underlying operating profit increased 18% to GBP 50m; underlying operating margin expanded by 30 basis points. Reported operating profit was GBP 62.6m (includes ~GBP 11m non‑underlying items). Group H1 EPS flipped to a profit of 1.1p (vs a loss prior year).
Clear Free Cash Flow and CapEx Targets
Management running the business as a 'cash‑first' model and reaffirmed FY26 pre‑dividend/pre‑buyback free cash flow target of >GBP 100m. Half‑year CapEx was GBP 93m; full year CapEx guidance is below GBP 200m (~5% of sales normalized).
Disciplined Balance Sheet and Returns
Leverage (net debt / EBITDA) stable at 2.2x. Management expects to step up return on capital employed beyond last year’s 18.7%, noting a 70 basis point improvement in the 12 months to end‑March. Share buyback program underway (c. GBP 57m deployed for ~32m shares / ~4% of capital; cash outflow on buyback ~GBP 43m by half‑year).
Continental Europe Improvement and Action Plan
Continental Europe operating losses reduced 32% to GBP 9m; operating margin improved 70 basis points. Management is executing structural fixes (contract renegotiations, office consolidation, labor optimisation) and targets >3% operating margin for the region this year, with further medium‑term margin upside expected.
North America Momentum and Minority Interest Reduction
North America expanded airport footprint (c. 30 → c. 60 airports since 2022) and delivered strong sales and EBIT uplift. Non‑customer‑facing roles reduced by 11% year‑on‑year and minority interest charge in North America fell 40% in the half, improving conversion of EBIT to net income.
Asia / EEME strategic progress and rollouts
Asia & Middle East delivered the group's strongest like‑for‑like sales in H1 at +9% (prior to late H1 disruption). Acquisitions in Australia (ARE) and Indonesia (TG) are tracking ahead of plan; first Travel Club Lounge opened in Bangkok; India EATS aggregation (TFS) now capturing more margin through lounges and third‑party integrations.

SSP Group plc (GB:SSPG) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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GB:SSPG Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
Dec 08, 2026
2026 (Q4)
0.12 / -
0.127―――
May 19, 2026
2026 (Q2)
>-0.01 / 0.01
-0.02155.00% (+0.03)――
Dec 04, 2025
2025 (Q4)
0.12 / 0.13
0.10125.74% (+0.03)――
May 20, 2025
2025 (Q2)
>-0.01 / -0.02
-0.012-66.67% (>-0.01)――
Dec 03, 2024
2024 (Q4)
0.10 / 0.10
0.07632.89% (+0.03)――
May 21, 2024
2024 (Q2)
>-0.01 / -0.01
-0.011-9.09% (>-0.01)――
Dec 05, 2023
2023 (Q4)
0.04 / 0.08
0.028171.43% (+0.05)――
May 23, 2023
2023 (Q2)
-0.01 / -0.01
-0.12391.06% (+0.11)――
Dec 06, 2022
2022 (Q4)
0.06 / 0.03
-0.12123.33% (+0.15)――
May 24, 2022
2022 (Q2)
-0.06 / -0.12
-0.41370.22% (+0.29)――
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GB:SSPG Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 19, 2026
152.96 p160.78 p+5.12%
Dec 04, 2025
144.49 p160.88 p+11.34%
May 20, 2025
161.79 p170.88 p+5.62%
Dec 03, 2024
154.83 p169.73 p+9.62%
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