Libstar reported revenue growth of only 0.9% for the 21 weeks to 31 May 2026, with volumes up 0.3%. Excluding the troubled Dickon Hall Foods division, revenue increased 3.5%. Gross margins declined by 1–1.5% due to weak cost recovery and rising petroleum-linked input costs. Net debt improved with gearing falling to 1.3x EBITDA from 1.6x a year ago. Management expects stronger H2 performance supported by seasonality.
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