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Guzman y Gomez Tops $1 Billion in Sales, Returns to Profit as Shares Slide on US Losses

Investor skepticism centers on rising US losses.

A general view of a Guzman y Gomez store in Sydney, Australia June 14, 2024. REUTERS/Scott Murdoch/File Photo

Overview

  • Revenue rose 23% in the year to 30 June, delivering a $14m net profit after a prior-year loss.
  • Same-store sales increased 9.6% as 39 new restaurants opened, including 32 in Australia, four in Singapore, one in Japan and two in the US.
  • The company declared a fully-franked 12.6c dividend as the stock fell nearly 20% following the results.
  • US network sales grew 13% to $12.2m while underlying EBITDA losses doubled to $13.2m, with management still targeting at least 15 US restaurants and two more slated for 2025–26.
  • Eighteen outlets now operate 24/7 and are outperforming the network, with 10 additional 24/7 sites planned as margins face pressure from delayed price increases.