What did Bunzl upgrade in its 2026 guidance in its pre-close trading statement?

Bunzl upgraded its 2026 full-year guidance after stronger-than-expected first-half momentum and a return of operational progress in North America Distribution.

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Bunzl

4 stories · updated 24 Jun

Deutsche Bank raises Bunzl target to 2,950p on North America progress and volume recovery

15:24, 24 Jun 2026

Bunzl outlook improves as North America stabilises

12:53, 23 Jun 2026

Bunzl upgrades 2026 outlook as North America recovery drives H1 growth

07:18, 23 Jun 2026

Bunzl reiterates 2026 guidance as Q1 trading holds steady

07:26, 22 Apr 2026

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Bunzl is a specialist international distribution and services company that supplies non-food consumables to businesses across multiple sectors.

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Market: MAINMARKET

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What price target did Deutsche Bank set for Bunzl after the 12 August 2026 downgrade?

After the 12 August 2026 downgrade, Deutsche Bank raised its price target for Bunzl to 3000p from 2950p.

Updated 13 Aug 2026

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What near-term readout did Bunzl use to assess operational delivery and volume trends?

Bunzl planned a half-year results readout on operational delivery, volume trends, and the pricing backdrop, contingent on the results being published and related updates.

Updated 13 Aug 2026

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What acquisition did Bunzl make in April 2026, according to Richard Hunter of Interactive Investor?

Richard Hunter said Bunzl acquired Scientifix in April 2026.

Updated 13 Aug 2026

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How much revenue did Bunzl expect Scientifix Group to contribute?

Bunzl expected Scientifix Group to contribute approximately AUD 18 million of revenue in the 12 months to June 2026.

Updated 23 Jun 2026

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What did Bunzl expect its half-year results to reflect about North America Distribution?

Bunzl expected its half-year results to reflect improved service/product availability and contract wins in North America Distribution, contingent on results publication and management commentary.

Updated 13 Aug 2026

Identifiers

Ticker: BNZL
Market: MAINMARKET
ISIN: GB00B0744B38
LEI: 213800Q1Q9DV4L78UM09

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Timeline

Bunzl

Deutsche Bank raises Bunzl target to 2,950p on North America progress and volume recovery

Bunzl outlook improves as North America stabilises

Bunzl upgrades 2026 outlook as North America recovery drives H1 growth

Bunzl reiterates 2026 guidance as Q1 trading holds steady

More in Engineering & Manufacturing

Morgan Advanced Materials sells Foseco India stake for £53m

Goodwin profits more than double as it pursues Mechanical division sale

McBride secures £170m Vestacy manufacturing partnership

Macfarlane Group holds outlook as buyback grows

Small Caps Today: Sundae Bar raises fresh funds, Empresaria, Brave Bison, Central Asia Metals, Cornish Metals

Nexteq's Densitron wins new EV display customer

The Premarket Brief: Brave Bison posts near-doubling of net revenue in H1, Empresaria, TPXimpact, 4basebio

Empresaria lifts full-year profit guidance after strong first half

Volex says FY2027 profit set to beat forecasts

Tekcapital's Guident signs three-year robotics deal with Coastal Waste

Knights Group buys Moore Barlow's commercial and wealth arms for £27m

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