Ocado has reported strong sales in its first trading statement since its stock market flotation. But shares in the online retailer still slipped in early trading today.
Third-quarter sales increased by 29.5% to £126.5m, up from £97.7m for the equivalent period last year. For the 36 weeks to 8 August, sales were up by 29.8% to £372.2m.
However, shares in the company dipped by 4.5% this morning to 150p – down from a mark of 180p when Ocado listed in July. It had originally hoped for a valuation of 275p a share.
Average orders per week hit 92,834 during the past 12 weeks, up from 70,968 in 2009. But average basket size was down from £114.73 in 2009 to £113.59.
Ocado said the dip was due to customers using its delivery pass scheme that allows them to make top-up shops of £40 or more.
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