Bunzl reports strong H1 2026 growth; operating margin up to 7.3%
Bunzl said H1 2026 results were driven by broad-based volume growth, especially in North America, and effective inflation management. Operating margin rose to 7.3% and adjusted operating profit increased 8%, alongside an announced GBP 500m share buyback.
Bunzl said its H1 2026 results were driven by broad-based volume growth, particularly in North America, alongside effective management of inflation. The company said operating margin increased to 7.3%, adjusted operating profit rose 8%, and it announced a GBP 500 million share buyback. Bunzl added that it remains focused on bolt-on acquisitions.