Myer reported underlying EBIT of $139 million for FY26, down 23% on the proforma pcp. Myer delivered flat sales growth and gross margin fell 80bp on a proforma basis. Myer’s trading update for the first eight weeks of FY27e reported total sales of -2.7%. We have increased our sales forecasts, lowered our gross margin expectations and our lease interest expense.

Myer reported an FY25 EBIT of $140 million, down 14% and inclusive of six-months from Apparel Brand. On a pro-forma basis Myer Group EBIT for FY25 was $174 million, down 30%. Sales trends are showing modest improvement. We expect flat gross margins from continued promotional pressure. We forecast cost growth of 3.6% to result in EBIT down 2% for FY26e (on a pro-forma basis). Shareholders will need patience. Myer will need to deliver on synergies which are largely expected in FY27e.