JD has delivered a strong H1 performance, led by the core Sports fascias where we estimate LFL growth to have continued at the rate seen in H2 (i.e. +12%). This is an important achievement signifying strong growth on growth, and confirms that the favourable trend in athletic footwear and apparel is continuing. We have upgraded FY’16 PBT by 13.6% as a result. It is hard to know if this 2-year run rate can be sustained over the seasonal peak, when densities are higher, but if it can then further u ....
06 Aug 2015
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JD Sports Fashion Plc (JD:LON) | 135 0 0.0% | Mkt Cap: 6,983m
- Published:
06 Aug 2015 -
Author:
Matthew McEachran -
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JD has delivered a strong H1 performance, led by the core Sports fascias where we estimate LFL growth to have continued at the rate seen in H2 (i.e. +12%). This is an important achievement signifying strong growth on growth, and confirms that the favourable trend in athletic footwear and apparel is continuing. We have upgraded FY’16 PBT by 13.6% as a result. It is hard to know if this 2-year run rate can be sustained over the seasonal peak, when densities are higher, but if it can then further u ....