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UK's SSP sees profit at lower end of forecast as passenger growth slows
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on October 9, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
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Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on October 9, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
SSP Group anticipates its annual profit at the lower end of forecasts due to a slowdown in passenger growth, affecting their financial outlook.
(Reuters) -Upper Crust owner SSP Group said on Thursday it expects its annual operating profit to come at the lower end of its previous forecast range, citing a slowdown in passenger number growth in the second half of the financial year.
The company, which operates food outlets at airports and train stations worldwide, now expects 230 million pounds ($307.39 million) in operating profit for the year ended September 2025, compared with its previous guidance of 230 million pounds to 260 million pounds.
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(Reporting by Raechel Thankam Job and Nithyashree R B in Bengaluru; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)
Passenger growth refers to the increase in the number of passengers using a transportation service, such as airlines or railways. It is an important metric for assessing the performance and demand for travel services.
Guidance in finance refers to the information provided by a company about its expected future performance, including revenue and profit estimates. It helps investors and analysts set expectations and make investment decisions.
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