Universal Store Holdings Ltd Announces FY25 Results and Dividend

Brisbane, 21 August 2025 — Universal Store Holdings Ltd (ASX: UNI), a leading retailer specializing in youth casual fashion apparel, has released its full-year financial results for the period ending 30 June 2025. The company reported a robust performance with several key highlights:

  • Sales Growth: Group sales reached $333.3 million, marking a 15.5% increase compared to the prior corresponding period. This growth was driven by:

    • Universal Store (US) sales of $280.9 million, up 15.0% year-on-year, with like-for-like (LFL) sales increasing by 13.0%.
    • Perfect Stranger (PS) sales surged by 83.1% to $25.5 million, with LFL sales up by 25.5%.
    • CTC sales experienced a decline of 9.8% to $40.1 million, although direct-to-consumer (DTC) LFL sales saw a modest increase of 2.9%.

  • Profitability: The company achieved a gross profit margin improvement of 100 basis points, reaching 61.1%. Underlying earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) rose by 15.9% to $54.6 million.

  • Dividend Announcement: Universal Store Holdings Ltd declared a dividend of AUD 0.165 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 3 September 2025, the record date on 4 September 2025, and the payment date on 25 September 2025.

Corporate Governance and Investor Relations

In line with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Listing Rules, the company has also released Appendix 4G and the 2025 Corporate Governance Statement. This release is part of the company’s commitment to transparency and good governance practices. For further information, stakeholders are encouraged to contact Alice Barbery, the Chief Executive Officer, or Sam Wells, Investor/Media Relations.

Investment Update

In related news, Spheria Emerging Companies Limited reported a 6.1% performance for July 2025, outperforming the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index by 3.3%. This update highlights the broader market context in which Universal Store Holdings Ltd operates.

Universal Store Holdings Ltd continues to focus on expanding its product offerings and enhancing customer experience across its various brands, including Universal Store, Perfect Stranger, and CTC. The company remains optimistic about its future growth prospects and is committed to delivering value to its shareholders.

For more detailed information, please refer to the full FY25 Results Presentation and the Corporate Governance Statement available on the company’s website or through ASX announcements.