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Next raises 2026 profit forecast to £1.135B on strong sales and improved efficiency.
Next plc raised its full-year pre-tax profit forecast to £1.135 billion for 2026, up £30 million, citing strong sales growth of 10.5% in the 13 weeks to October 25, driven by a 5.4% rise in UK sales and a 38.8% surge in overseas sales.
The retailer upgraded its fourth-quarter full price sales growth outlook to 7% from 4.5%, attributing performance to improved inventory management, digital marketing efficiency, and a distribution partnership with Zalando.
Despite economic uncertainty, Next remains resilient, with shares rising and plans for a special dividend of £3.10 per share in early 2026, while pausing share buybacks due to high valuation.
Next eleva su pronóstico de ganancias para 2026 a 1.135 mil millones de libras gracias a las fuertes ventas y la mejora de la eficiencia.