Gear4music (Holdings) (G4M)

Sector:

Leisure Products

Index:

FTSE AIM All-Share

 137.00p
   
  • Change Today:
      0.000p
  • 52 Week High: 166.00
  • 52 Week Low: 82.50
  • Currency: UK Pounds
  • Shares Issued: 20.98m
  • Volume: 28,355
  • Market Cap: £28.74m

Gear4music H1 sales grow amid Covid-19 lockdowns

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Thursday 22 Oct 2020

LONDON (ShareCast) - (Sharecast News) - Musical instruments retailer Gear4music posted a marked increase in first-half sales amid the Covid-19 pandemic on Thursday.
Gear4music said total sales grew 42% year-on-year to £70.2m, with UK sales increasing 48% to £36.7m.

The AIM-listed firm also reported a 330 basis point improvement in its gross margin to 28.5%, while gross profits grew 60% to £20.0m.

Gear4music highlighted that the strong trading momentum seen throughout the first half had continued into October, ahead of its traditional Christmas peak season.

Chief executive Andrew Wass said: "Strong growth in sales and gross profits has continued during October, and preparations for what we expect to be a busy peak trading period are well advanced.

"We are mindful of the uncertainties posed by Brexit and Covid-19, but are confident in the actions we are taking and the ability and commitment of our amazing staff, to ensure that the business is well-positioned to overcome any potential short-term challenges."

As of 1130 BST, Gear4music shares were up 2.90% at 710.0p.

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G4M Market Data

Currency UK Pounds
Share Price 137.00p
Change Today 0.000p
% Change 0.00 %
52 Week High 166.00
52 Week Low 82.50
Volume 28,355
Shares Issued 20.98m
Market Cap £28.74m

G4M Star Ratings

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Value
44.31% above the market average44.31% above the market average44.31% above the market average44.31% above the market average44.31% above the market average
9.09% above the sector average9.09% above the sector average9.09% above the sector average9.09% above the sector average9.09% above the sector average
Price Trend
3.66% below the market average3.66% below the market average3.66% below the market average3.66% below the market average3.66% below the market average
16.67% above the sector average16.67% above the sector average16.67% above the sector average16.67% above the sector average16.67% above the sector average
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Growth
42.17% below the market average42.17% below the market average42.17% below the market average42.17% below the market average42.17% below the market average
66.67% below the sector average66.67% below the sector average66.67% below the sector average66.67% below the sector average66.67% below the sector average

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G4M Key Personnel

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