This update report is a performance and forward-path calibration. It takes Spinneys' latest full-year disclosure set and answers the only questions that matter for a scaled grocery operator: Did the model deliver? What drove it? And what is the company committing to next? The goal is not to restate headlines-it is to translate the release into execution signals that investors can track.
The FY2025 disclosure confirms that growth came from a balanced mix of (1) like-for-like momentum, (2) store network expansion across the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and (3) rising digital contribution. The company reported revenue growth of 13.1% to AED 3.6 billion and 13 new store openings across the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with profitability scaling alongside the footprint. Management also highlighted that the adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (Adjusted EBITDA) reached AED 731 million with a 20.0% Adjusted EBITDA margin, attributing margin support to a higher mix of fresh and private label sales. This matters because it directly addresses the core institutional concern in grocery: growth that is bought through discounting is fragile; growth supported by mix and operational discipline is structurally more bankable.
The update goes one layer deeper into the operational drivers. Spinneys reported online sales penetration of 17.0% for the year, with fresh sales and private label penetration continuing to rise. For investors, this is not just a "digital story." It is evidence that the business is building a multi-channel customer relationship without breaking the margin model-critical in grocery where delivery economics can dilute profitability if not tightly managed. The update frames these metrics as leading indicators for repeat behavior and customer lock-in, especially as new stores ramp and the digital platform expands coverage.
Most importantly, this report translates management's forward guidance into a measurable 2026 execution agenda. Spinneys guided for 9-11% revenue growth, 6-8% like-for-like revenue growth, an 18-20% Adjusted EBITDA margin, capital expenditure as 3.5-4.0% of revenue, and 6-10 store openings (excluding Kuwait and the Philippines) alongside 1 store closure. VASRO's lens here is pragmatic: guidance is only valuable if the company can deliver it while maintaining store productivity, controlling operating costs, and avoiding rollout dilution. The report therefore frames 2026 as a "proof of repeatability" year-where the market will reward consistency more than ambition.
The update also flags the strategic perimeter: continued Kingdom of Saudi Arabia execution, new market groundwork (including joint venture structures and early planning for future store openings), and ongoing refinement of the omni-channel proposition. The message is clear: Spinneys is positioning for regional scale, but the underwriting hinges on disciplined rollout and sustained KPI delivery-not aspiration.
Access the Update 16 Feb 2026
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