Guzman y Gomez shares rise after U.S. move, focus returns to Australia
Guzman y Gomez will close all Chicago restaurants and exit the U.S. immediately after poor sales, expecting a one-off FY26 loss of US$30–40 million and cash costs capped at US$15 million. Shares jumped up to 20% on Friday as investors welcomed the move. The company raised its Australia segment EBITDA guidance to A$85 million. GYG said the exit will not affect its FY26 dividend or buyback program.