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  "id": 10637760,
  "title": "HORNBACH Q2 2026/27 slides: sales rise 7.3%, HELLWEG deal expands footprint",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/hornbach-q2-2026-27-slides-sales-rise-7-3-hellweg-deal-expands",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-29T07:31:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/hornbach-q2-202627-slides-sales-rise-73-hellweg-deal-expands-footprint-93CH-4921690"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hornbach, the top-rated DIY retailer in Germany and Austria, reported a 7.3% increase in sales during the second quarter of fiscal year 2026/27, reaching €1,813.7 million. The company's strategic expansion through the acquisition of six former HELLWEG locations in Germany is driving this growth. Hornbach's stock rose 1.56% to $84.7, reflecting investor confidence. Despite a slight contraction in gross margin to 34.6%, free cash flow surged 50.4% to €194.9 million. The acquisition of HELLWEG stores strengthens Hornbach's position in key metropolitan regions. The retailer also continued organic expansion with successful openings in Graz-Liebenau, Austria, and plans for a Beuningen Vloeren location in the Netherlands. Customer satisfaction remains a key strength, with Hornbach ranking number one in overall customer satisfaction in both Germany and Austria.",
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        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Earnings call transcript: HORNBACH Group posts solid Q2 2026 sales growth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/earnings-call-transcript-hornbach-group-posts-solid-q2-2026-sales",
        "published": "2026-09-29T07:22:14.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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