Universal Store Delivers Strong FY25 Growth

Universal Store Holdings Limited (ASX: UNI) reported a solid FY25 performance, driven by sales momentum across its youth-focused fashion brands. Group sales reached AU$333.3 million, up 15.5% year-on-year, with Universal Store contributing AU$280.9 million (+15.0%) and Perfect Stranger surging 83.1% to AU$25.5 million. Gross margins expanded by 100 basis points to 61.1%, while underlying EBIT rose 15.9% to AU$54.6 million and underlying NPAT increased 15.2% to AU$34.8 million. Despite an AU$13.6 million impairment at CTC, the group maintained strong cash flows of AU$98 million. The store network grew to 111 locations, supported by ongoing investment in team capability and technology. Perfect Stranger has become a major growth catalyst, drawing in fresh customers and strengthening the brand’s visibility. Looking ahead, management plans to open 11–17 new stores in FY26 while focusing on profitability, digital expansion, and disciplined cost management to sustain long-term growth

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