StocksMedium•8 October 2026•
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Tesco Raises Annual Profit Guidance Following Strong H1 2026 Results
Key Facts
1Tesco's pretax profit rose by 11.5% during the first half of 2026.
2The company raised its annual operating profit guidance following strong sales performance.
3Tesco shares jumped 4.6% in London trading in response to the positive results.
Tesco's pretax profit rose by 11.5% during the first half of 2026. Investing.com reported that the company raised its annual operating profit guidance following strong sales performance, which triggered a 4.6% jump in Tesco shares in London trading in response to the positive results.
TSCO.L was trading at 496.9 pence on October 8, 2026, reaching a session high of 497.1 pence against a low of 477.9 pence. This strong performance follows sales growth and operational efficiency that allowed the major retailer to outperform expectations and upgrade its outlook.