Insight Report 3 minutes PremiumMorrisons (LON: MRW) FY16 Results: Sales Continue to Fall, but Cost Cuts Boost Bottom Line Coresight Research March 10, 2016 Executive Summary Wm Morrison (Morrisons) reported FY16 revenues of £16.12 billion, down 4.1% year over year and slightly below the consensus estimate of £16.16 billion. Comps were down 2.0% but turned positive in the fourth quarter. Gross margin fell by 70 basis points, but cost reductions and prior-year writedowns contributed to a 700-basis-point improvement in the SG&A margin. As a result, operating margin improved by 609 basis points; net profit turned positive, to £222 million, beating consensus; and diluted EPS of 9 pence met consensus. This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 5: US Openings Up 11%US Consumer Tracker: Shoppers Weigh Holiday Needs Against Health and Weather ConcernsDollar Stores and Warehouse Clubs Gain from Valentine’s Day: US Consumer Survey InsightsGroceryshop 2023 Wrap-Up: Exploring the Top Five Themes Driving Grocery Retail Innovation
