• Revenue increased 23.3% to $500.7m
• Underlying NPAT up 21.5% to $69.6m
• Interim dividend of 53.0 cents per share, 50% franked

Lovisa Holdings Limited reported a strong financial performance for the 1H FY26 period. Revenue increased 23.3% to $500.7m, reflecting growth in the store network and a 2.2% increase in comparable store sales compared to the prior corresponding period. Gross profit increased 23.0% to $411.6m, with underlying gross margin improving 50 basis points to 82.9%. The company was able to continue investing in the expansion of the Lovisa store network as well as the supporting infrastructure, with 85 new stores opened during the period, offset by 21 closures. Depreciation and finance costs increased due to the continued growth in the store network and higher lease liabilities and interest rates. Lovisa's underlying EBIT, excluding the start-up costs of the Jewells brand, increased 20.4% to $109.1m. Underlying NPAT was $69.6m, up 21.5% on the prior corresponding period. The company declared an interim dividend of 53.0 cents per share, 50% franked, to be paid on 26 March 2026.

Lovisa reported an underlying NPAT of $69.6m for the 1H FY26 period, up 21.5% on the prior corresponding period.