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  "id": 2921455,
  "title": "Adairs FY26 slides: core brands gain as Focus turnaround begins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/adairs-fy26-slides-core-brands-gain-as-focus-turnaround-begins",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-24T02:06:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/adairs-fy26-slides-core-brands-gain-as-focus-turnaround-begins-93CH-4872577"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Adairs Limited (ASX:ADH) unveiled its FY26 results on August 24, 2026, showcasing a tale of two businesses as its core Adairs and Mocka brands experienced robust growth while Focus on Furniture faced a steep decline that prompted a major turnaround plan. The home furnishings retailer reported group sales of $641.7 million, marking a 3.8% increase, with underlying earnings remaining broadly stable despite substantial headwinds at its furniture division. Adairs' shares surged 2.47% to $1.45 following the presentation, although they remain below the 52-week high of $2.87. The stock has fluctuated between $1.18 and $2.87 over the past year, indicating investor uncertainty regarding the Focus on Furniture turnaround timeline. Adairs described FY26 as a resilient result, with sales rising 3.8%, underlying earnings staying steady, net debt reduced by $20 million, and full-year dividends increasing 9.5% to 11.5 cents per share. However, the headline figures obscured a significant disparity in brand performance, with Adairs and Mocka now contributing over 90% of group earnings, while Focus on Furniture reported a 67.6% decrease in underlying EBIT.",
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        "title": "Adairs FY26 slides: two brands thrive as Focus turnaround begins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/adairs-fy26-slides-two-brands-thrive-as-focus-turnaround-begins",
        "published": "2026-08-24T02:10:49.000Z"
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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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