Jumbo Sales Up 6% in 8 Months, Proposes €1.00 Extra Dividend

Greek retailer Jumbo reported a 6% sales increase for the first eight months of 2026, in line with its full-year guidance of ~5% growth and net profit of €310-320 million. The company proposed an extraordinary cash distribution of €1.00 per share, signaling strong cash generation and shareholder returns. This is a company-specific update with no broader macro implications.