Truworths expects full-year HEPS down 2%-4% as retail sales slip 0.9%
Reuters2026/08/13 09:25- Truworths released a business update for the 52 weeks ended June 28, 2026; group retail sales fell 0.9% to ZAR 21.8 billion.
- EPS expected at 715-730 cents; HEPS seen at 722-737 cents, both down 2%-4% from 2025.
- Truworths Africa retail sales declined 2.1%; account sales fell 0.9% to 71% of segment sales, cash sales slid 5%.
- Online sales rose 21.5% in Truworths Africa; contribution increased to 8.1% from 6.5%.
- Office UK retail sales grew 4.9% in sterling; rand sales rose 1.3% to ZAR 7.6 billion, with trading space up 17.8%.
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