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Sainsbury’s revenue climbs but supermarket warns of uncertainty ahead


By Michael Griffiths

Sainsbury’s has announced a 2.7% jump in group revenue to £33.65bn in its 2025/26 financial year, although the supermarket warned that the conflict in the Middle East will impact both its customers and business


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WH Smith announces ‘cautious’ outlook after flat revenue growth

WH Smith has revealed it taking a “cautious” outlook in response to the uncertainty arising from the conflict in the Middle East, as the retailer cited lower passenger numbers and weaker consumer confidence

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Computacenter shares jump as it expects to beat guidance

Shares in Computacenter increased by over 10% after the technology and services provider said it expects to deliver a "much stronger performance" in H1 than previously anticipated

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AJ Bell reports 20% annual rise in AUA

AJ Bell has grown its assets under administration (AUA) to £108.7bn, a figure up 20% over the last year

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Mondi takes pricing actions in Q1 update

Mondi has stated that it will take pricing actions as “significantly heightened” geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have increased volatility in what it described as an already complex operating environment

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Intertek receives updated £9.7bn buyout bid from EQT

Intertek has received an updated buyout proposal from Swedish private equity firm, EQT, valued at £9.7bn

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Crest Nicholson shares collapse as it cuts revenue guidance

Shares in Crest Nicholson have fallen by 40% after the housebuilder reduced its revenue guidance from a range of £75m to £100m to an expected £40m.

The firm said that since its trading update on 25 March, macro-uncertainty has increased, with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East “contributing to the prospect of a more prolonged higher interest rate environment, renewed cost pressures and a deterioration in consumer confidence”

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Aberdeen records ‘robust’ Q1 performance

Aberdeen Group has reported a "robust" Q1 performance, despite market headwinds across the period

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Shoe Zone set to record loss in FY26

Shoe Zone is set to record a loss before tax of between £1m and £2m in the current financial year

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ABF announces Primark demerger following review

Associated British Foods (ABF) has decided to proceed with the demerger of its retail business, Primark, from its food division, FoodCo

British Land marks ‘excellent year’ of leasing

British Land has recorded what it described as an "excellent year for leasing", as its availability for "high-quality space" reached near record lows
CH Johnson Pension Plan completes £11m buy-in with Just Group

The CH Johnson Pension Plan has completed an £11m full-scheme buy-in with Just Group, securing the benefits of 147 members
Evoke in talks with Bally’s Intralot over £214m takeover

Evoke has confirmed it is in talks with US casino operator, Bally’s Intralot, over a potential takeover deal valued at £214m, according to AJ Bell.

The offer, which is valued at 50 pence per share, represents a 32% premium on its closing share price on Friday
Renishaw shares jump as guidance upgraded

Shares in Renishaw have increased by over 5% after the firm increased its revenue and profit guidance for the current financial year

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