Lewis stock stands 16.5 percent below its yearly high
Published on 10/08/2026 at 06:46 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Lewis stock was last at ZAc 8,400 on October 7, 2026, leaving the South African retailer 16.5 percent below its 52-week high of ZAc 10,056. The price was up 0.90 percent from the prior close of ZAc 8,325, with 18,024 shares traded during the session.
Fiscal 2026 delivered higher revenue
Sustainability Reports lists Lewis Group revenue at ZAR 10.3 billion for fiscal 2026, covering the year ended March 31, 2026. The report also records 58 net new store openings, giving the revenue figure an operating footprint rather than a purely financial context.
MarketScreener reports that fiscal 2026 HEPS increased 18.3 percent to 1,753 cents. That comparison is the key earnings signal for the stock because it links the retail expansion to stronger per-share profitability.
Retail expansion sets the next checkpoint
Lewis plans to open 40 stores during fiscal 2027, including 25 traditional retail locations and 15 specialty bedding stores, according to MarketScreener. The plan gives investors a concrete operating milestone after the 58 net new stores recorded in fiscal 2026.
The same report lists November 18, 2026, as the next earnings release date. With the stock between its ZAc 7,352 52-week low and ZAc 10,056 high, the next report can test whether earnings growth is keeping pace with the store rollout.
Lewis stock stays below its yearly high
Lewis stock was last at ZAc 8,400 on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on October 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. SAST. The 52-week range was ZAc 7,352 to ZAc 10,056.
Lewis stock key facts
- Company: Lewis Group Limited
- Ticker: LEW.JO
- Trading venue: Johannesburg Stock Exchange
- Price as of October 7, 2026, 5:00 p.m. SAST: ZAc 8,400
- 52-week range: ZAc 7,352-10,056
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Discretionary / Home Furnishings Retailers
Upcoming dates for Lewis stock
- November 18, 2026: Earnings release
