UK's Bunzl falls on lower 2026 operating margin warning

Bunzl Public

17/12/2025 08:45

** Shares of British business supplies distributor Bunzl BNZL.L down 4.8% to 2,114p

** Stock top loser on FTSE 100 .FTSE index, which is up 1.13%

** Co forecasts a slight year-on-year drop in its 2026 operating margin amid mounting macroeconomic uncertainties

** Says, uncertainties relating to the wider economic and geopolitical landscape are expected to continue into 2026

** BNZL expects moderate revenue growth in 2026 driven by some underlying revenue growth and a small benefit from acquisitions

** Including session's moves, BNZL down ~36% YTD

 (Reporting by Tuhina in Bengaluru)

 ((tuhina@thomsonreuters.com))