Sports Direct International plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the twenty six weeks ended October 26, 2015. For the twenty six weeks, revenue was £1,433,668,000 against £1,432,898,000 for the same period of last year. Operating profit was £131,275,000 against £168,810,000 for the same period of last year. Profit before taxation was £187,252,000 against £149,732,000 for the same period of last year. Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the group was £145,426,000 against £114,629,000 for the same period of last year. Diluted earnings per share were 23.1 pence against 18.6 pence for the same period of last year. Underlying basic earnings per share was 21.8 pence against 20.8 pence for the same period of last year. Net cash inflow from operating activities was £76,878,000 against £69,816,000 for the same period of last year. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was £92,230,000 against £26,715,000 for the same period of last year. Purchase of intangible assets was £29,000 against £3,000 for the same period of last year. Net debt decreased during the period to £20.3 million. Underlying EBITDA was £218,450,000 against £203,090,000 for the same period a year ago. Reported EBITDA was £173,806,000 against £203,466,000 for the same period a year ago. Underlying profit before tax was £160,400,000 against £160,600,000 for the same period a year ago.

The company expects that, trading since the period end has been in line with management's expectations, and underpins the 2015 Share Scheme's revised fiscal year 2016 Underlying EBITDA target of £420 million.