Bunzl plc (BNZL) Shares Slide After Pre‑Close Statement: 2025 Profit Guidance Reaffirmed, 2026 Margin Seen Slightly Lower
Bunzl plc (BNZL) reaffirmed 2025 adjusted operating profit guidance with an operating margin around 7.6%, but warned 2026 margins may dip slightly—sending shares lower and testing a 2,050p low on 17 December 2025. bunzl.com+2lse.co.uk+2 Bunzl plc (LSE: BNZL) shares fell on Wednesday after the FTSE 100 distributor reiterated its 2025 profit expectations but struck a more cautious tone on profitability for 2026, warning that operating margins are expected to be “slightly down” year-on-year. bunzl.com+2lse.co.uk+2 Below is all the key Bunzl (BNZL) news and market reaction reported today (17.12.2025)—including the company’s pre-close trading statement, the margin outlook that spooked investors, and