Lidl Italy accelerates: revenue just shy of 8 billion (+6,3%). Profits growing

Lidl Italy is accelerating store openings and refurbishments. In the 2025/26 financial year (ending in February), 47 were carried out compared with 39 the previous year, bringing the network to around 820 stores.

On the commercial front, Lidl generated revenues of 7,997 billion euros (+6,3%), EBITDA of 650 million (a margin of 8,1%) and profits that rose from 248 to 262 million. Including profits and reserves, the company has [[ARTW_HTMLOPEN_AAAH]provisions of 1,8 billion. The value of land and buildings is recorded on the balance sheet at 2,5 billion, an increase of 133 million.

Stepping up a gear

New CEO Martin Brandenburger signed off on his first set of accounts, promising to [[ARTW_HTMLOPEN_AAAM]step up a gear in development. And in the first half of 2026, Lidl’s market share rose, according to NielsenIQ, from 6,1% to 6,4%. Eurospin was reported at 7,5% and Md at 3,2%.

“The 6,4% market share represents the natural evolution of a strategic path based on continuity in investment, [[ARTW_HTMLOPEN_AAAU]operational efficiency and putting the customer at the centre,” said the Swiss top manager. “Our aim is to continue at full pace, enabling us to maintain a close, far-reaching presence in local communities.” The medium-term goal is to [[ARTW_HTMLOPEN_AAAW]reach the milestone of a thousand stores by 2030, investing 1,5 billion over three years.

At the annual “[[ARTW_HTMLOPEN_AAAA]Store of the Year” awards ceremony, the prestigious accolade celebrating excellence in retail and large-scale distribution, based on customers’ direct votes, [[ARTW_HTMLOPEN_AAAC]Lidl Italia consolidates its market leadership by once again taking the top spot on the podium.

Lidl’s shelves are stocked predominantly with own-brand products and, by choice, its stores do not have [[ARTW_HTMLOPEN_AAAE]staffed service counters. Lidl Italia is a Northern-led player: its retail network is concentrated in the North, which accounts for 50% of its turnover. Elsewhere in Italy, its presence is more scattered, with the Centre accounting for 30% of revenues and the South for the remaining 20%.

More than just value

In fiscal year 2026/27, the discounter will open new stores, while logistics platforms will be established and expanded, essential to supporting its retail network. Store growth is vital: since 2020, it has cut the ribbon on 119 new stores. An average of 20 a year.

Since 2020, turnover has grown by 23% overall, with a [[ARTW_HTMLOPEN_AAAT]simple annual average of 4,6%.
According to the latest NielsenIQ figures, 65% of Italian households (over 16 million) shopped at Lidl in the past year. For Brandenburger, “value for money remains at the heart of our commitment, but simply competing on prices is no longer enough to make a difference. If 65% of Italian households choose us today, it is thanks to our ongoing work on the quality of our products, their Italian origins and the development of our processes.”
Moreover, this year too, for the fourth year running, Lidl has taken first place in the “[[ARTW_HTMLOPEN_AABB]Store of the Year” awards, which celebrate excellence in retail based on customers’ direct votes. The category is “[[ARTW_HTMLOPEN_AABD]Value Supermarkets”.

This article was translated from the original Italian version with the assistance of artificial intelligence. In case of discrepancies, please refer to the original Italian version.