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18 Jun 2026, 06:54 UTC · 2h ago
Tesco backs outlook despite sales slowdown
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Proactive Investors
18 Jun 2026, 06:54 UTC · 2h ago
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Tesco reported a significant slowdown in group like-for-like sales growth, dropping to 1.0% from 3.5% last year. — A sharp decline in revenue momentum often triggers a negative share price reaction, as seen in the 3% drop mentioned.
-0.40Tesco maintained its adjusted operating profit guidance of £3.0 billion to £3.3 billion for the 2026-27 financial year. — Reiterating profit targets provides a floor for the stock by signaling that the sales slowdown is not impacting the bottom line.
+0.30The company has repurchased £341 million of shares as part of a larger £750 million buyback programme running through April 2027. — Active share buybacks typically support the stock price by reducing supply and signaling management confidence.
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Tesco's wholesale arm, Booker, saw sales fall 3.2% due to the exit of a lower-margin national account. — While a sales drop is negative, the mention of a 'lower-margin' account suggests the impact on profitability may be minimal.
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Shares fell nearly 3% following a reported slowdown in first-quarter sales growth.
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