Proactive Investors
19 May 2026, 09:43 UTC · 2d ago
SSP Group shares rise 4% as travel food operator shrugs off Middle East disruption
Source · https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/1092510
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Proactive Investors
19 May 2026, 09:43 UTC · 2d ago
Source · https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/1092510
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SSP Group plc upgraded its pre-IFRS 16 earnings guidance to a range of 13.6p to 14.8p, up from a previous ceiling of 13.9p. — Upward revisions of financial guidance typically trigger positive price action as they signal stronger-than-expected profitability.
+0.60SSP Group reported first-half revenue growth of 6.2% and an 18% increase in pre-IFRS 16 operating profit to £50 million. — Solid growth in top and bottom lines confirms operational resilience and fundamental strength.
+0.40Thor Explorations Ltd reported a first-quarter net income of $46.7 million, driven by a gold price of $4,820 per ounce. — High net income driven by exceptionally strong commodity pricing is positive for the specific ticker's valuation.
+0.30SSP Group's £100 million share buyback programme is now 60% complete. — Share buybacks reduce supply and support share price, though the impact is moderate as the program is already well underway.
+0.20SSP Group's like-for-like sales have moderated to 3% in early second-half trading. — A slowdown in sales growth relative to the first half suggests a slight cooling of momentum.
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Reported a strong first quarter with a significant increase in revenue and net income driven by high gold prices.
Shares climbed 4% following interim results that showed revenue and profit growth, along with an upgraded earnings guidance.
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