Rusta increased sales during the third quarter of 2024/25, November to January. Net sales increased by 7.3 percent (7.0) compared to the same quarter last year and amounted to MSEK 3,483 (3,247). Rusta's wide Christmas offer and strong price position resulted in increased customer visitation and sales. Sweden, Rusta's largest market, continued to perform well during the quarter and is our fastest growing market. Our pipeline of new stores increased to 44, while Club Rusta expanded to over 6.2 million members, an increase of 12.8%.
Summary of the third quarter 2024/2025:
- Net sales amounted to MSEK 3,483 (3,247), an increase of 7.3% (7.0%)
- Net sales excl. currency effects increased during the quarter by 7.6% (7.4%)
- LFL sales excl. currency effects increased by 4.3% (3.1%)
- Gross profit increased by 5.1% and amounted to MSEK 1,514 (1,440) and the gross margin was 43.5% (44.3%)
- EBITA increased by 3.6% and amounted to MSEK 383 (369) and the EBITA-margin was 11.0% (11.4%)
- Net profit for the quarter amounted to MSEK 257 (243)
- Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MSEK 247 (598)
- Earnings per share before dilution amounted to SEK 1.7 (1.6)
- There was one (three) new store opened during the quarter
Summary of the period May 2024 - January 2025:
- Net sales amounted to MSEK 9,275 (8,848), an increase of 4.8% (10.6%)
- Net sales excl. currency effects increased during the period by 5.6% (10.2%)
- LFL sales excl. currency effects increased by 2.0% (6.2%)
- Gross profit increased by 5.0% and amounted to MSEK 4,052 (3,858) and the gross margin was 43.7% (43.6%)
- EBITA increased by 7.4% and amounted to MSEK 868 (808) and the EBITA-margin was 9.4% (9.1%)
- Net profit for the period amounted to MSEK 545 (500)
- Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MSEK 851 (1,359)
- Earnings per share before dilution amounted to SEK 3.6 (3.3)
- There were seven (seven) new stores opened during the period
Göran Westerberg, CEO of Rusta, comments on the quarter:
"Rusta continues to grow during the important third quarter, driven by both an expanding customer base and rising average ticket value. In our largest market Sweden, the growth rate accelerates, which we attribute to our strong offering combined with improved consumer confidence. We have a continued high inflow of approved new stores, which will increasingly contribute to Rusta's future growth. As we approach the spring season, we look forward to welcoming a record number of customers to our 220 stores, all offering truly low prices."
Presentation of the report
Rusta presents the interim report for the third quarter of 2024/2025 via webcast and teleconference today, Thursday March 13, at 9:00 am CET. The report will be presented by Göran Westerberg, CEO of Rusta, and CFO Sofie Malmunger. The presentation will be held in English.
Link to webcast participation (no advance notification is necessary): https://rusta.events.inderes.com/q3-report-2024-25/register
Registration to participate via telephone: https://conference.inderes.com/teleconference/?id=50050369
After registration you will be provided a phone number and a conference ID to access the conference. You can ask questions verbally via the teleconference.
For further information, please contact:
Cecilia Gärdestad, Corporate PR and Investor Relations
Phone: +46 (0)70 166 48 73
E-mail: cecilia.gardestad@rusta.com
investors.rusta.com
About Rusta
Rusta is a leading retailer in the Nordic low-price market with 220 stores in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Germany. The physical stores are supplemented by Rusta's online sales channel, Rusta Online, in Sweden and Finland. Rusta offers a wide but carefully selected range of home and leisure products, with good quality at low prices. Rusta has more than 4,800 employees with headquarter in Upplands Väsby, Sweden. Rusta's shares are traded on Nasdaq Stockholm (RUSTA). investors.rusta.com
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