Clicks Group's interim profits surge, dividend rises 13.3%

Clicks Group Limited (JSE:CLS) announced strong interim results for the six months ended 28 February 2025. Group turnover increased by 6.2% to ZAR23.2 billion, while retail turnover rose 6.4%. Diluted headline earnings per share (HEPS) jumped 13.2%. The company declared an interim dividend of 238.0 cents per share, a 13.3% increase. Clicks attributed the performance to its resilient business model, market share gains in core health and beauty, and increased private label contributions. The group’s active ClubCard membership grew to 12.1 million. UPD continued its post-systems implementation recovery, contributing to a 7.6% rise in distribution turnover. The company expects HEPS for the full year ending 31 August 2025 to increase between 11% and 16%. Clicks plans to open 45-55 new stores and pharmacies in 2025.