Comptoir reports narrower loss, improved underlying earnings

(Sharecast News) - Comptoir Group reported a narrower annual loss and improved underlying earnings for 2025 on Tuesday, as operational improvements helped offset a challenging trading environment and rising costs. Group revenue for the 52 weeks ended 28 December was £33m, compared with £34.6m the prior year, although like-for-like sales rose 0.2%.

Adjusted EBITDA before highlighted items increased to £1.1m from £0.8m, while the IFRS loss after tax narrowed to £1.4m from £1.9m.

The AIM-traded group's basic loss per share improved to 1.12p from 1.58p, while adjusted net cash stood at £1.9m at year-end, down from £3.0m a year earlier.

During the period, the company operated 20 owned sites and six franchise locations, having closed two sites, Kenza and Comptoir Bluewater.

"2025 saw the group focus on operational improvements and strengthening our customer proposition against a backdrop of increased costs and a challenging trading environment," said chief executive Chaker Hanna.

"The operational improvements made throughout the year, combined with a stronger menu, and improved value offering gives us confidence in the path ahead.

"We remain focused on driving continued improvement and expansion across the business for 2026 and beyond."

Comptoir also confirmed it had published its 2025 annual report and notice of annual general meeting, with the AGM scheduled for 21 May in London.

At 0937 BST, shares in Comptoir Group were down 7.69% at 6p.

Reporting by Josh White for Sharecast.com.

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