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About Bunzl

Bunzl is a British multinational distribution and outsourcing company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company operates in the distribution of non-food consumables, primarily in sectors such as foodservice, grocery, cleaning and hygiene, safety, and healthcare. Bunzl provides a range of products including packaging, disposables, and cleaning supplies, catering to businesses and institutions. Founded in 1854, it has expanded its global footprint through acquisitions, operating in over 30 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Australasia. Bunzl's strategic positioning is strengthened by its focus on efficient logistics and a broad distribution network, enabling timely and reliable delivery of essential consumables to its diverse client base.
Ticker
£BNZL
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
26,777

Bunzl Metrics

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£9.2B
18.94
£1.51
0.32
£0.74
2.59%

What the Analysts think about Bunzl

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Bulls say / Bears say

Underlying revenue grew 3.2% in the first half, with volume growth across business areas led by North American Distribution. That points to a recovery supported by better service and customer wins, not just higher prices. (Bunzl, Reuters)
Bunzl upgraded its 2026 outlook and now expects modest adjusted operating profit growth with margins broadly flat, rather than slightly down. The improved guidance suggests its operational recovery is beginning to translate into earnings growth. (Bunzl, Reuters)
Net debt was 1.8 times EBITDA and Bunzl announced a £500 million share buyback, while retaining capacity for acquisitions. This combines shareholder returns with room to pursue future growth deals. (Bunzl)
Part of the first-half margin improvement came from inflation and management expects much of that benefit to be temporary. With full-year margins forecast to be broadly flat, the unwinding of price gains could limit profit growth. (Bunzl, Reuters)
North American operating margins were stable, as higher variable costs and business mix offset some inflation benefits. Retail, Mexico and convenience-store operations also remain under pressure, leaving parts of the key region’s recovery incomplete. (Bunzl)
Acquisition-led growth may remain subdued: Bunzl completed only two bolt-on deals in the first half and says spending has been low since 2025 amid macroeconomic uncertainty. If deal activity does not pick up, a key source of its historical growth could be weaker. (Bunzl)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Oct 2026.

Bunzl Financial Performance

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Q3 24
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Bunzl Earnings Performance

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Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
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