• Global network sales increased 18.0% to $681.8 million
• Group Segment underlying EBITDA increased 23.3% to $33.0 million
• Australia Segment achieved $673.6 million in network sales, with $41.3 million segment underlying EBITDA

Guzman y Gomez Limited (GYG) announced its financial results for the half-year ended 31 December 2025 ('1H26'). Global network sales increased 18.0% on the prior corresponding period ('PCP') to $681.8 million, and Group Segment underlying EBITDA increased 23.3% to $33.0 million, reflecting significant earnings growth across the network. The Australia Segment, which includes Singapore and Japan, achieved $673.6 million in network sales, translating to $41.3 million segment underlying EBITDA, a 30.0% increase on the PCP. GYG opened 17 new restaurants globally in the half, including 14 in Australia, 1 in Singapore, and 2 in the US, bringing the global network to 272 restaurants at the end of December 2025. The company expects to open a total of 32 restaurants in Australia in FY26. NPAT grew 44.9% on the PCP to $10.6 million, with Underlying NPAT of $16.9 million. GYG maintained a strong balance sheet with $236.4 million of cash and term deposits and no debt.

In the Australia Segment, GYG expects to deliver strong sales growth in FY26 through network expansion, menu innovation, daypart expansion, operational excellence, marketing and delivery and digital initiatives. As a result, Australia Segment underlying EBITDA as a percentage of network sales is expected to expand to 6.0-6.2% in FY26, compared to 5.7% in FY25.

GYG maintains its outlook provided for the US Segment in FY26, with corporate restaurant margin expected to improve through FY26 as sales momentum continues and operating leverage benefits are realised. Improving restaurant profitability and stable G&A investment is expected to result in lower losses in the second half compared to the first half of the 2026 financial year.