Company summary
SSP Group operates food and beverage outlets in airports, railway stations and other travel locations. Its brands include both proprietary concepts and licensed international restaurant and café names.
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SSPG
SSP Group
Retailers
- Index
- FTSE 250
- ISIN
- Not specified
- Book status
- 2026 edition — current
Key activities
Operation of cafés, restaurants, bars and convenience food outlets in airports and rail stations under owned and franchised brands.
Key markets
Travel locations across the UK, continental Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
Key drivers
Passenger numbers, airport and rail traffic, like-for-like sales, new concession wins, pricing, operating margins and expansion in North America and Asia-Pacific.
Key risks
Travel disruption, recession, geopolitical events, wage and food inflation, concession costs, airport closures and currency movements.
Recent Developments
21 May 2026: first-half revenue rose 6.2% to £1.76bn and underlying operating profit increased 17.8% to £50m, with like-for-like sales up 5.0%. Margin recovery, new-site openings and continued growth in North America and other international travel markets are central to the 2027 outlook.
Dividend notes
SSP has resumed ordinary dividends as travel demand recovered. The 2026 interim dividend was 1.6p per share, ex-dividend 28 May and paid on 26 June; future growth will depend on earnings and cash generation.
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