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Haleon Publishes Q3 2026 Trading Update Q&A Transcript

By Public Technologies
  • Haleon’s October 29, 2026, Q3 trading update call featured CEO Brian McNamara, CFO Dawn Allen and investor relations head Jo Russell.
  • Quarterly growth missed expectations: weak North American cold-and-flu demand cost 40–50 basis points; China’s Centrum classification issue cost around 50 basis points.
  • Management expects China’s Centrum disruption to persist through 2027; Brazil’s distribution changes will weigh on Q4 before supporting faster growth next year.
  • The medium-term sales growth target remains 4%–6%, despite recent underperformance; management maintained its profit outlook while forecasting stronger growth in 2027.
  • A share buyback was announced, with management retaining capacity for bolt-on acquisitions rather than pursuing a transformational deal.


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