Great British Group shares fall sharply on profit warning
GB shares plummet 12% after management warns of weaker-than-expected earnings and delays to key projects.
Great British Group shares dropped 12% on Friday after the company issued a profit warning and delayed several projects, citing weaker demand and rising costs.
Management said full-year earnings would fall short of prior guidance due to softer consumer spending and higher operational expenses. Several projects, including a flagship retail expansion, have been postponed indefinitely, adding to investor concerns.
The London-listed conglomerate, which operates across retail, property and financial services, has faced mounting pressure from inflation-driven cost increases and slowing economic activity in its core markets. Analysts at Jefferies downgraded the stock to 'hold' from 'buy,' citing elevated risk and limited near-term catalysts.
GB shares had already underperformed the FTSE 100 this year, down 18% year-to-date compared with a 3% decline for the index. The company’s latest update follows a broader selloff in UK consumer-facing stocks amid recession fears.
A spokesperson for Great British Group declined to comment beyond the statement issued to the London Stock Exchange.
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