Ocado Group PLC
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Price: 188.5 GBX 2.03% Market Closed
Market Cap: 1.6B GBX

Ocado Group PLC
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Ocado Group PLC, a British online supermarket and technology company, has carved out a distinctive niche in the grocery industry by blending e-commerce innovation with cutting-edge logistics technology. Founded in the early 2000s, Ocado began as an online grocery retailer, disrupting the traditional supermarket landscape by delivering groceries directly to the customer's doorstep without any physical stores. The company's efficiency lies in its sprawling Customer Fulfilment Centers (CFCs), where a sophisticated system of robotics and AI-driven software orchestrates the picking, packing, and dispatch of orders. This eliminates the inefficiencies associated with brick-and-mortar establishments and allows Ocado to offer a broad range of products with quick delivery times.

Beyond its direct-to-consumer operations, Ocado's profitability increasingly stems from its strategic pivot to technology solutions. Recognizing the potential of its proprietary logistics platform, Ocado has established partnerships with international retailers, licensing its Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) to help them launch their own online grocery services. This B2B component has amplified its revenue streams as retailers across the globe seek to replicate Ocado’s ecommerce success in their local markets. By combining its robust retail experience with state-of-the-art tech solutions, Ocado Group not only continues to redefine the grocery shopping experience but also provides a blueprint for the future of retail logistics.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q1 2023
Call Date
Jul 18, 2023
AI Summary
Q1 2023

Revenue Growth: Ocado's first half revenue rose 9% to £1.371 billion, largely driven by a strong 59% increase in Technology Solutions revenue.

Profitability Improvement: EBITDA shifted from a £14 million loss to a £17 million profit, marking a £31 million turnaround. Technology Solutions turned EBITDA positive for the first time.

Cash Flow Focus: Underlying cash outflow improved by £108 million, reflecting strict cost control and reduced CapEx. Guidance for full-year improvement by about £200 million is reiterated.

Unchanged Guidance: Management kept full-year guidance unchanged, with continued emphasis on operational execution, cost discipline, and positive full-year EBITDA for Ocado Retail.

Partner Success Investment: Increased investment in the Partner Success program is helping clients boost performance, with tangible improvements in productivity and cost reductions for partners like Kroger.

Non-Grocery Opportunity: Ocado Intelligent Automation is progressing well in targeting non-grocery sectors, with a capital-light, hardware-sale business model and high market interest.

CapEx Down: CapEx dropped from £367 million to £284 million as fewer sites are under construction (5 currently vs. 12 last year).

Liquidity Strong: Cash remains robust at £1 billion, with total liquidity of £1.3 billion including an undrawn credit facility.

Key Financials
Revenue
£1.371B
Technology Solutions Revenue
£198M
EBITDA
£17M
Underlying Cash Flow
-£288M
Cash
£1B
Total Liquidity
£1.3B
Loss Before Tax
£212M
CapEx
£284M
Contribution Margin (Technology Solutions)
71%
Direct Operating Costs (Technology Solutions)
1.8% of sales capacity
Live Modules (Technology Solutions)
105
Customer Growth (Ocado Retail)
up 11%
Average Basket Value (Ocado Retail)
£121
Average Selling Price Inflation (Ocado Retail)
8.4%
EBITDA (Logistics)
£15M
EBITDA (Technology Solutions)
£6M (first half)
Earnings Call Recording
Other Earnings Calls

Management

Mr. Timothy Steiner O.B.E.
CEO & Executive Director
No Bio Available
Mr. Stephen Wayne Daintith F.C.A., FCA
CFO & Executive Director
No Bio Available
Mr. Mark Antony Richardson
CEO of Ocado Intelligent Automation
No Bio Available
Mr. John W. Martin
Chief Executive Officer of Ocado Solutions
No Bio Available
Anne Marie Neatham
Chief solution Officer
No Bio Available
Ms. Leah Holding
Chief Operating Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. David M. Shriver
Communications Director
No Bio Available
Mr. Jamie Spencer
Sales Director
No Bio Available
Ms. Claire Ainscough
Chief People Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. David Hardiman-Evans
Senior Vice President of North America - Ocado Solutions
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
HERTFORDSHIRE
Hatfield
1 Trident Place, Hatfield Business Park, Mosquito Way
Contacts
+441707227800.0
www.ocadogroup.com