Mothercare FY26 swings to statutory loss of GBP 5 million; revenue drops 42% to GBP 22.4 million
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Mothercare reported a statutory loss of GBP 5 million for FY26, with revenue plummeting 42% to GBP 22.4 million due to weaker franchise trading and the end of its Boots arrangement. Adjusted EBITDA fell 63% to GBP 1.3 million, while net debt rose to GBP 6.4 million. In the first 19 weeks of FY27, franchise retail sales declined further to GBP 58.5 million, though management anticipates no significant market changes.
- Mothercare swung to an IFRS net loss of GBP 5 million; IFRS EPS fell to a loss of 0.9p. * Revenue dropped 42% to GBP 22.4 million, reflecting weaker franchise partner trading and the end of the Boots arrangement. * Adjusted EBITDA fell 63% to GBP 1.3 million, while worldwide retail sales by franchise partners slid 22% to GBP 180 million. * Net borrowings rose to GBP 5.7 million; net debt increased to GBP 6.4 million. * In the first 19 weeks of FY27, franchise partner retail sales fell to GBP 58.5 million; management sees no material market change. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Mothercare plc published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 202608140435HUGIN___UKPR_REG_GNW1001257604-en) on August 14, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)