Entain reiterates FY26 guidance despite Brazil drag, Travis Perkins posts 1.6pc Q3 revenue decline

Entain reiterated its FY26 guidance as Q3 trading showed steady underlying momentum, but warned Brazil remained a clear drag. The bookmaker said group net gaming revenue rose 2% on a constant-currency basis, with online up 3% and gaming up 8%, partially offset by customer-friendly sports results that pushed sports revenue 3% lower. Excluding Brazil, online NGR grew 5%, volumes rose 7%, and year-to-date online growth reached 8%. Entain kept expectations for 4% to 6% FY26 online NGR growth excluding Brazil and underlying earnings in the lower end of the £910m to £960m range. Separately, Travis Perkins reported a 1.6% third-quarter revenue decline amid subdued UK construction activity, especially in new-build residential.