Retailers on the Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) issued five profit warnings during the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, an increase from three in Q1, according to the latest 'Profit Warnings' report from EY-Parthenon. All five warnings issued by retailers in the quarter cited the Middle East conflict as a contributing factor, underlining how vulnerable the sector remains to disruption originating beyond UK borders. Across the first half of 2026 overall, FTSE retailers issued eight profit warnings in total, two more than the six recorded over the equivalent period last year. More broadly, UK-listed companies across all sectors issued 59 profit warnings in the second quarter, a slight rise from 55 in the first quarter. "UK retailers issue five profit warnings in Q2 amid Middle East conflict" was originally created and published by Retail Insight Network, a GlobalData owned brand.