Carrefour warns French unrest could cut profit by €200 million
By The BriefBrief
Carrefour warned that civil unrest in France could reduce its full-year operating profit by up to €200 million, prompting it to cut earnings forecasts and capital spending. The company said the direct costs from theft, damage and additional security hires would be in the tens of millions of euros.
WHO:Carrefour
WHAT:Carrefour warned that unrest in France could reduce its full-year operating profit by up to €200 million.
WHEN:Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 5:47 AM ET
WHERE:France
WHY:The potential loss stems from theft, damage and additional security hires linked to the unrest.
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