The Guzman y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG) share price is in focus today after the company revealed an 18.8% jump in network sales to $387.5 million for the first quarter of FY27, with comparable sales up 7.1% and three new Australian restaurants opened.
What did Guzman y Gomez report?
- Q1 FY27 network sales climbed 18.8% to $387.5 million (Q1 FY26: $326.3 million)
- Comparable sales growth across the group reached 7.1% (Q1 FY26: 4.0%)
- Three new Australian restaurants opened, bringing the total to 258 in Australia and 286 globally
- 40 restaurants now trading 24/7, supporting daypart expansion
- Further enhancements to the GOMEX loyalty program and proprietary order management system
What else do investors need to know?
Guzman y Gomez made strong progress on strategic and operational initiatives, including new menu additions like Crispy Chicken Tenders and Honey Habanero Ranch sauce. The company also fully rolled out its new order management system across its Australian network, simplifying and digitising operations.
Digital engagement continues to rise, helped by improvements to the GOMEX loyalty program. Daypart expansion remains a focus, with increased restaurant trading hours and targeted growth in both lunch and dinner periods. GYG’s ongoing restaurant expansion was broad-based across formats and locations, underpinned by robust guest demand.
What’s next for Guzman y Gomez?
The company has reaffirmed its FY27 guidance, targeting mid-single digit comparable sales growth and underlying EBITDA margin expansion to 6.7â6.9%, up from 6.2% in FY26. GYG plans to open 35 net new Australian restaurants this financial year, with about 12 expected in Q2.
GYG is also extending its on-market share buyback program, with approval to purchase up to an additional $100 million of shares. The timing and volume of purchases depend on market conditions and ASX rules.
Guzman y Gomez share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, Guzman Y Gomez shares have risen 3%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which has declined 3% over the same period.
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