B&M Retail opens the week with sector focus, shares tracked against UK peers

B&M Retail starts the week as discount chains remain in focus in the UK retail sector, with its London listing compared to other value-oriented names such as Tesco and Primark on earnings and margins.

By Julia Schmitt, Sector & Peer Group desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-29, 13:04.

B&M European Value Retail S.A. (GB0001826634) begins the new week with its discount-store positioning under scrutiny as investors compare UK retail names on revenue growth and margins. The shares trade on the London Stock Exchange alongside sector peers such as Tesco and Marks & Spencer.

What recent results showed

B&M European Value Retail reported preliminary figures for the 52 weeks to 28 March 2026, disclosing group revenue of £5,775 million, up 3.6 percent year on year. Adjusted EBITDA (pre-IFRS 16) fell 25.9 percent to £459 million, corresponding to an 8.0 percent adjusted EBITDA margin. The company described the outcome as profits at the midpoint of current guidance and highlighted a "Back to B&M Basics" execution focus in its results presentation in London. Investegate summary of the FY26 preliminary results

Analyst and market views on the stock

On the over-the-counter BMRRY line, MarketBeat cites a market capitalization of about $2.72 billion and a dividend yield near 4.8 percent for B&M European Value Retail, with the consensus rating classified as "Reduce" among tracked analysts. For the London BME listing, Hargreaves Lansdown shows a market cap around £2.04 billion, a P/E ratio of roughly 10.7 and a dividend yield of about 4.7 percent, based on a recent share price near 206 pence. The broker data also records two identical dividend payments of £0.035 per share in December 2025, underpinning the income profile. Hargreaves Lansdown share data for B&M European Value Retail

The business behind the stock

B&M European Value Retail operates discount variety stores under the B&M and Heron Foods brands, selling groceries, frozen food, general merchandise and household goods at low price points. The group focuses on value-led assortments for UK and French customers, with stores typically located in retail parks and neighborhood locations to attract budget-conscious shoppers.

Where the stock trades today

The B&M European Value Retail shares (GB0001826634) trade on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker BME. As of 2026-06-26, 10:02 Eastern, the OTC BMRRY line is quoted at about $10.82, while recent London data show the shares around 206 pence.

Key data on the B&M Retail shares

• Company: B&M European Value Retail S.A.
• ISIN: GB0001826634
• WKN: not available
• Ticker: BME (London Stock Exchange), BMRRY (OTC)
• Trading venue: London Stock Exchange and OTC Markets
• Price (as of 2026-06-26, 10:02): 206.00 pence / $10.82
• Market cap: approximately £2.04 billion / $2.72 billion (as of late June 2026)
• Sector / industry: Consumer Discretionary, Value/Discount Retail
• Index membership: listed on the LSE, not a FTSE 100 constituent
• Next earnings date: not officially scheduled

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