While UP’s sales fell 6% in the first half of FY2026, performance in its proprietary brands was strong, delivering a valuable 5% increase that was offset by a sharp decline in third party clearance sales. Furthermore, despite still challenging trading conditions for consumer durables, the company confirms it is on track to meet full year expectations. We maintain our 165p/ share Fair Value estimate.
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