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Next lifts full-year profit guidance after double-digit earnings growth

Operating profit rose 13.4% to £1.24bn, with profit before tax up 14.5% to £1.16bn on stronger January full price sales and better clearance. Total sales grew 10.8% to £7bn. Next now guides pre-tax profit of £1.21bn for the year to January 2027.

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