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Pepco Lifts 2026 Profit Outlook on Robust Trading, Margin Gains
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Posted on April 22, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 22, 2026
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Pepco Group raised its 2026 full‑year profit outlook—projecting underlying EBITDA growth in the low‑teens (up from 9%) and net income growth of at least 50% (up from 25%)—driven by strong trading, margin gains and a depreciation policy change.
Pepco Increases 2026 Profit Outlook Amid Strong Trading and Margin Improvements
Pepco Group’s Upgraded Financial Forecasts and Strategic Moves
Profit Guidance Raised for 2026
April 22 (Reuters) - European discount retailer Pepco Group on Wednesday raised its full-year 2026 profit guidance, citing robust trading and improving margins.
Restructuring and Focus on Core Brand
Last year, the group sold its struggling British Poundland business and placed its German unit into insolvency to stem losses and concentrate on its higher-margin Pepco brand.
Key Financial Upgrades
EBITDA Growth Expectations
• The company now expects underlying core profit (EBITDA) to grow by a low-teen percentage, up from a previous forecast of at least 9%
Net Income Forecasts
• It also lifted its net income growth forecast to at least 50%, up from a prior 25%
Drivers Behind the Upgrade
• The upgrade follows a strong customer response to its Spring/Summer collections, the company said
• Pepco said its net income forecast was also boosted by a change in its depreciation policy, with an estimated pre-tax impact of around 40 million euros ($47 million)
Future Plans and Expansion
Upcoming Announcements
• The company will outline further details on its store network and Western European expansion when it reports half-year results on May 21($1 = 0.8536 euros)
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Alicja Surdy; Editing by Matt Scuffham)
Key Takeaways
- •Underlying core profit (EBITDA) guidance lifted to low‑teen growth from at least 9%, reflecting robust trading and improved margins.
- •Net income growth upgraded to at least 50%, aided by a depreciation policy change with a ~€40 million pre‑tax benefit.
- •Entry into North Macedonia and digital initiatives reinforce expansion alongside continued strong LFL sales and gross margin performance.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pepco lifts 2026 profit outlook on robust trading, margin gains
1Why did Pepco raise its 2026 profit outlook?
Pepco raised its profit outlook due to robust trading and improving margins, alongside a positive customer response to new collections.
2How much is Pepco's expected EBITDA growth for 2026?
Pepco expects underlying core profit (EBITDA) to grow by a low-teen percentage, up from the previous forecast of at least 9%.
3What recent changes has Pepco made to streamline its operations?
Pepco sold its British Poundland business and placed its German unit into insolvency to focus on higher-margin operations.
