Super Retail Group trading update: sales climb in early FY26

Super Retail Group shares are in focus after reporting 2.6% like-for-like and 4.5% total sales growth in early FY26.

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Key points

  • Super Retail Group reported a 2.6% increase in group like-for-like sales and a 4.5% rise in total sales for the first 16 weeks of FY26, with Macpac stores showing the strongest growth.
  • The group's performance was supported by Supercheap Auto's key product categories, the launch of the Spend & Get loyalty program, and mixed results in Rebel and BCF due to varied demand and external factors.
  • Looking ahead, Super Retail Group is focusing on the upcoming Christmas and cyber sales period to boost first-half results, while continuing to offer value-led promotions and expanding engagement programs like Spend & Get.

The Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL) share price is in focus today after the company reported group like-for-like sales growth of 2.6% and total sales growth of 4.5% for the first 16 weeks of FY26.

What did Super Retail Group report?

  • Group like-for-like (LFL) sales up 2.6% vs prior year
  • Total group sales rose 4.5% for weeks 1–16 of FY26
  • Supercheap Auto LFL sales up 2.6%; total sales up 4.6%
  • Macpac stores saw the strongest LFL growth, up 8.5%; total sales up 16.9%
  • Group gross margin remained stable year-on-year
  • Rebel LFL sales gained 3.2%; BCF LFL edged up 0.3%

What else do investors need to know?

Supercheap Auto's positive performance continued, helped by key product categories like filtration and braking. The newly launched Spend & Get loyalty program is now in-market, aiming to boost customer engagement and sales without impacting margins.

Rebel sales reflected mixed demand, with softness in some categories offset by growth in footwear. Macpac's strong results were boosted by new store openings, while BCF managed steady improvement despite a challenging period with softer Father's Day trade and weather impacts.

What's next for Super Retail Group?

Management indicated that the first half result will largely depend on trading during the busy upcoming Christmas and cyber sales period. The company expects consumers will continue to look for value as they carefully manage spending, even as macro conditions improve.

Super Retail Group's focus remains on delivering value-led offers, expanding programs like Spend & Get, and supporting strong trading during key retail events.

Super Retail Group share price snapshot

Super Retail shares have risen 2% over the past yer, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen around 8% over the same period.

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