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Signet Boosts Full-Year Forecast After Strong Q3 Performance

Steady sales growth, improved margins, and disciplined inventory control lift Signet’s outlook for FY26 despite a cautious holiday season.

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Signet Jewelers has raised its full-year outlook after delivering a solid performance in the third quarter of Fiscal 2026. Same-store sales increased 3%, driven by continued strength across Kay, Zales, and Jared, particularly in Bridal and Fashion jewellery. Total revenue rose 3.1% year-on-year to $1.39 billion, supported by higher average unit retail prices in both core categories.

Operating income climbed to $23.9 million—more than double last year’s figure—while adjusted operating income reached $32 million. Merchandise margins also improved, even as the company navigated elevated gold prices and ongoing tariff pressures. Free cash flow saw a significant improvement, rising by over $100 million, aided by a 1% reduction in inventory.

In North America, Signet posted 3% sales growth and further strengthened profitability. International results remained mixed: reported sales were up 4.4%, but the segment continued to operate at a loss.

The retailer now expects full-year revenue between $6.70 billion and $6.83 billion, with adjusted diluted earnings per share projected at $8.43 to $9.59. However, the company remains cautious about the holiday season given external disruptions and fluctuating consumer confidence.

Signet also continued its capital return strategy, repurchasing 2.8 million shares so far this year and announcing a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share, payable in February 2026.

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Diamond Slump forces Debswana to diversify into copper, platinum and solar

Diamond-centric mining models is giving way to broader resource portfolios

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Debswana Diamond Company, the 50–50 joint venture between the Botswana government and De Beers, is moving to diversify into copper, platinum and renewable energy as the prolonged downturn in natural diamond demand pressures earnings and forces the industry to rethink its growth strategy.

The company’s board has approved plans to invest in a portfolio of non-diamond projects after revenue fell 46% in 2024, the latest available financial year, highlighting the scale of the downturn in the global diamond market.

The move signals a strategic shift toward commodities with stronger long-term demand fundamentals, particularly copper, which is central to global electrification and energy-transition infrastructure.

Debswana’s diversification reflects a broader industry pivot as diamond producers confront weak consumer demand, rising competition from lab-grown stones and elevated inventories across the supply chain.

The shift is also visible among smaller exploration companies. Botswana Diamonds recently rebranded as Botswana Minerals, signalling its own strategic focus on copper exploration rather than diamonds.

Together, these moves underscore a growing consensus across the sector: the era of diamond-centric mining models is giving way to broader resource portfolios anchored in energy-transition metals.

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