Universal Store shares jump 17% after FY26 earnings beat and FY27 sales rise 9%
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Universal Store's FY26 results materially beat expectations: revenue +12.9% and underlying NPAT +16.3%, alongside gross margin expansion and higher EBIT. Management commentary and broker notes point to a strong FY27 start (sales +9%) and accelerated store expansion guidance, supporting a reassessment of growth durability despite broader retail headwinds. The 17% share-price jump reflects rapid repricing of earnings momentum and execution confidence.
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Universal Store reported FY26 revenue up 12.9% to $376.1 million and underlying NPAT up 16.3% to $40.5 million, with gross margin improving 1.4 percentage points to 62.5%. Bell Potter said the result was a clear beat, and noted FY27 trading has started positively with group retail sales up 9%. The company’s shares surged 17% on the day.
