Cake Box Holdings plc (LSE) Half Year Results

2025-11-26 · Stocks · QuoteReporter

The stocks discussed are traded on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). On November 26, 2025, Cake Box Holdings plc announced its unaudited half-year results for the 26 weeks ended September 28, 2025. The company reported a strong performance, with group revenue increasing by 53.5% to £28.8 million, compared to £18.7 million in the same period last year. This growth was driven by significant organic expansion, with Cake Box revenues rising 18.9% to £22.3 million. Additionally, the maiden contribution from Ambala Foods Limited, acquired in March 2025, added £6.5 million to group revenues.

Gross profit for the half-year reached £15.9 million, up 58.0% from £10.1 million year-on-year. The company reported an EBITDA of £4.5 million, reflecting a 31.0% increase from £3.5 million in the prior year. Underlying EBITDA, which excludes exceptional items, grew 33.3% to £4.6 million. However, profit before tax saw a slight decline of 7.4%, totaling £2.6 million compared to £2.8 million in the previous year. Underlying profit before tax also decreased by 4.5% to £2.7 million.

Earnings per share (EPS) for the half-year were reported at 4.40p, down 15.1% from 5.18p in the same period last year. The underlying basic EPS, which adjusts for exceptional items, decreased by 11.5% to 4.58p. The reduction in EPS is attributed to the increased number of shares in circulation following a £7.2 million equity fundraise in March 2025.

The company declared an interim dividend of 3.60p per share, a 5.9% increase from 3.40p in the previous year, reflecting the board’s confidence in the company’s ongoing growth strategy.

Looking ahead, Cake Box Holdings remains optimistic about the second half of the fiscal year, expecting revenues and profits to surpass those of the first half. The company anticipates a strong seasonal trading pattern, bolstered by upcoming celebration events, new store openings, and continued digital growth. In the first month post-period end, total Cake Box franchise sales were reported to be 13.7% higher than the previous year, with like-for-like sales growth of 5.0%.

The company plans to open 25 new Cake Box franchise stores and 10 new franchised Ambala stores in FY26. The integration of Ambala is progressing well, and the board expects the investments made in the first half, along with the anticipated seasonal demand, to drive higher revenue and profit in the second half compared to the first half. The board expresses strong confidence in the Group’s growth strategy and its ability to generate sustainable, cash-backed earnings growth and long-term dividend progression.

Original Announcement

Title: Half Year Results
Date: 2025-11-26
Source: London Stock Exchange