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Asda booked an increase profits, sales and like-for-likes during a year it was unsuccessfully targeted for takeover by rival Sainsbury’s.According to the Big 4’s annual statutory accounts filed at Companies House, operating profit increased 9.2 per cent year-on-year in the 52 week-period ending December 31 – a dramatic improvement on the 13 per cent decline recorded the year prior.The operating profit of £803.2 million was achieved on the back of £22.92 billion in full-year revenue, an uptick of 2.1 per cent year-on-year.Asda’s rate of revenue growth was also better than the 0.8 pert cent growth recorded in 2017.Like for like sales, excluding fuel and VAT, increased 1.6 per cent year-on-year – an improvement on the 0.5 per cent increase recorded the year before.Meanwhile, pre-tax profit jumped 12.9 per cent year-on-year to £804.9 million and net cashflow from operating activities was £1.29b billion.The figures cover the performance of Asda’s stores, distribution centres and online operations including food, clothing and general merchandise.Asda credited its results to a continued focus on targeted price investments, further development in own-brand product quality and range, and lower prices across key customer-favourite lines to help mitigate the impact of food inflation.The grocery giant also said online sales grew ahead of the market in 2018 following developments to its website, mobile and tablet apps.Last year was also the year Sainsbury’s launched a £12 billion takeover bid for Asda, which was ultimately blocked by the CMA this year in April – a full year after it was launched.Walmart, the US-based retail giant that owns Asda, said in May it would now look at an initial public offering for Asda.Asda chief executive Roger Burnley said at the time that the timescale for a possible flotation was two to three years.Last month, Asda reported a 0.3 per cent like for like sales decline for the first half of 2019 compared to the same period last year, noting the challenges facing shoppers in the current climate.“The challenges faced in the market during 2018 have only intensified as we move through 2019 and we remain steadfast in our approach to win on price, deliver a consistent customer experience and drive growth where customers care,” Asda chief financial officer Rob McWilliam said.
Retail - Public. Revenue of similar companies. Type in the area above to perform a search. Asda revenue breakdown by business segment: 12.9% from Fuel and 87.1% from Sale of Goods. We use cookies to make your experience better. Asda’s rate of revenue growth was also better than the 0.8 pert cent growth recorded in 2017. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Listening to them and understanding what...This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Supermarket giant Asda has reported an increase in revenue to almost £23bn in accounts recently filed with Companies House, despite "challenges faced in the market". Accounts filed on Monday showed Asda’s operating profit was 803.2 million pounds in the year to Dec. 31, on revenue up 3.1% to 22.92 billion pounds. As was the case in … Macy's. FY, 2017; Fuel: £2.87 b: Sale of Goods: £19.35 b: Report incorrect company information. Statutory accounts published for year to 31st December 2018Like for like sales (ex fuel and ex VAT) in the period 1 January 2018 to 31st December 2018 increased 1.6%Operating profit of £803.2m - a year-on-year increase of 9.2%Net cashflow from operating activities of £1,291.1m Supermarket Asda has today published its annual Statutory Accounts for… But where do you start? Results will appear on the next pageFor further information regarding Insider events, please use the contact details below:Supermarket giant Asda has reported an increase in revenue to almost £23bn in accounts recently filed with Companies House, despite "challenges faced in the market".Recently filed accounts for Asda Group show turnover grew to £22.9bn for the year ending 31 December 2018, up from £22.2bn in 2017.Pre-tax profit also increased to £804.9m, from £712.6m the year before, with operating profit up 9.2 per cent to £803.2m.Like-for-like sales (excluding fuel and VAT) also increased by 1.6 per cent during the period.Asda said growth had been driven by a "continued focus on targeted price investments, further development in Own-Brand product quality and range and improved availability particularly in fresh".Online sales also grew ahead of the market in 2018 following developments to the retailer's website, mobile and tablet apps.During 2018, a proposal was put forward for the merger of Asda and Sainsbury in a deal that would have created a company with combined revenues of about £51bn.Asda chief financial officer Rob McWilliam said: "The challenges faced in the market during 2018 have only intensified as we move through 2019 and we remain steadfast in our approach to win on price, deliver a consistent customer experience and drive growth where customers care."
Andy Slim, Commercial Director Recently filed accounts for Asda Group show turnover grew to £22.9bn for the year ending 31 December 2018, up from £22.2bn in 2017. Financial Services - … John Lewis Partnership.