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Guzman Y Gomez Ltd ASX:GYG

3 opened or increased6 held1 reduced or exitedlatest position by manager, past 12 months90 days: 0 increased, 1 reduced. 13 managers in total.

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30 Sep 2026Cadence CapitalExitCadence Capital exited its short position in Guzman Y Gomez (ASX:GYG), closing the remaining short during the September 2026 quarter. Cadence notes it had successfully shorted the quick service restaurant operator during the previous financial year, and the stock was listed among the fund's detractors from performance during the quarter.

Monthly Report, price recorded $25.42

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31 Aug 2026Hyperion Asset ManagementHeldHyperion Asset Management continues to hold its position in Guzman y Gomez after the company delivered a solid FY26 result, with network sales up 17.9% year-on-year to A$1.378 billion, despite reporting a negative net profit after tax of A$26.7 million tied to costs from exiting the US market. Hyperion notes the announcement of a 14.4 cent per share special dividend reflecting strong cash generation, alongside an extended A$100 million share repurchase program. The manager observes GYG continues absorbing cost inflation that has outpaced price increases, while an encouraging early FY27 trading update points to mid-single-digit comparable sales growth and 35 planned new Australian restaurant openings.

Monthly Report, price recorded $28.44

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30 Sep 2026Guzman y Gomez's US Exit Unmasks a Strong Australian Growth Story

About Guzman Y Gomez Ltd

Consumer Discretionary, Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure

Guzman y Gomez (ASX:GYG), the Mexican fast-food chain, has regained support after exiting the US market. In August 2026, Hyperion Asset Management highlighted a solid FY26 result, with network sales up almost 18% to $1.38 billion, though net profit was negative due to US exit costs. Blackwattle noted an 18% rally in July as withdrawing from the US lifted earnings forecasts, while Elston and Blue Boat Capital initiated positions after the share price pullback, citing its founder-led culture and long growth runway. Guzman y Gomez operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector within the Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure industry, and Thesis Tracker has captured 24 comments from 13 fund managers, including Hyperion, Blackwattle, Elston, Blue Boat and Centennial. Founded in 2005 by Steven Marks and Robert Hazan and headquartered in Sydney, Guzman y Gomez operates and franchises Mexican-inspired quick-service restaurants across Australia, Singapore and Japan.

Market cap: $2.7b
Price to earnings: 73.7x
Return on equity: 13.0%
Dividend yield: 1.3%
Price to book: 11.60x
Net margin: -4.8%
52-week range: $15.06 to $30.11

Company figures as of 15 Oct 2026. For information only.

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Who is investing in Guzman Y Gomez Ltd (ASX:GYG)?

Fund managers including Blackwattle Investment Partners, Maple-Brown Abbott, Hyperion Asset Management, Flagship Investments, QVG Capital, Centennial Asset Management, ECP Asset Management, Airlie Funds Management, Cadence Capital, Pendal Group, Quest Asset Partners, Elston Asset Management and Blue Boat Capital have invested in Guzman Y Gomez Ltd (ASX:GYG).

What opportunities or catalysts do fund managers highlight for Guzman Y Gomez Ltd?

Managers highlight strong network sales growth, earnings upgrades from exiting the loss-making US business, an attractive entry point after the share price pullback and a founder-led culture supporting long-term restaurant rollout, according to Hyperion, Blackwattle, Elston and Blue Boat.

What are the key risks to the Guzman Y Gomez Ltd investment thesis, according to fund managers?

Hyperion notes FY26 net profit was negative due to US exit costs, and Elston previously considered the valuation too high, highlighting sensitivity to growth expectations.

What does Guzman Y Gomez Ltd (ASX:GYG) do?

Guzman y Gomez Ltd. is a Sydney-based quick-service restaurant chain founded in 2005 by Steven Marks and Robert Hazan. The company specializes in Mexican-inspired, made-to-order food. Operations are classified into two geographical segments: Australia and the US. The Australian segment includes corporate-owned restaurants and franchise royalties from Australia, Japan, and Singapore. The US segment comprises corporate-owned restaurants and associated administrative costs. The company focuses on serving quality, fresh ingredients across its expanding international network.

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