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UK's THG quarterly sales jump as beauty and nutrition units drive growth; shares surge

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Posted on April 21, 2026

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April 21 (Reuters) - British e-commerce group THG reported its strongest first-quarter revenue growth since 2021 on Tuesday, supported by growth in its beauty and nutrition divisions.  Shares fo the

UK's THG quarterly sales jump as beauty and nutrition units drive growth; shares surge

THG Reports Strongest First-Quarter Revenue Growth Since 2021

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Quarterly Performance Overview

April 21 (Reuters) - British e-commerce group THG reported its strongest first-quarter revenue growth since 2021 on Tuesday, supported by growth in its beauty and nutrition divisions. 

Shares of the company were up nearly 10% post-results, making it the top gainer across all London stocks.

Business Segments and Brands

The company, which owns online beauty retailers Lookfantastic and Cult Beauty alongside sports nutrition brand Myprotein, reiterated its full-year cash flow guidance of 25 million pounds ($33.80 million) to 50 million pounds.

Key Financial Highlights

Here are some details:

• Total group revenue rose 7% to 393.1 million pounds in the quarter ended March 31.

• The company said it continues to monitor developments in the Middle East, with affected regions representing less than 1.5% of overall revenue in 2025, weighted towards THG Beauty; revenue hit around 30 bps in Q1.

• CEO Matthew Moulding said the company enters Q2 with confidence.

Additional Information

($1 = 0.7396 pounds)

(Reporting by Nithyashree R B in Bengaluru; Editing by Harikrishnan Nair)

Key Takeaways

  • Group Q1 revenue rose 7% to £393.1 million, the fastest quarterly growth since 2021, powered by robust performances in THG Beauty (notably Lookfantastic) and THG Nutrition (Myprotein) (investing.com).
  • Shares surged close to 10% post-results, making THG the top London gainer as investor confidence responded to renewed growth momentum (investing.com).
  • THG reiterated its full-year free cash flow guidance of £25–50 million, underscoring its improving financial outlook (investing.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What drove THG's quarterly sales growth?
THG's quarterly sales growth was driven by strong performance in its beauty and nutrition divisions.
How much did THG's total group revenue increase in Q1?
THG's total group revenue rose by 7% to 393.1 million pounds in the quarter ended March 31.
How did THG's shares react following the Q1 results?
THG shares rose nearly 10% post-results, making it the top gainer among London stocks.
What is THG's full-year cash flow guidance for 2025?
THG reiterated its full-year cash flow guidance of 25 million to 50 million pounds.
How significant is the Middle East region to THG's revenue?
The Middle East represents less than 1.5% of THG's overall revenue, mainly in THG Beauty, and had a minor impact in Q1.

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