Żabka Group

Żabka Group (GPW: ZAB) is a dominant force in European convenience retail, operating an ecosystem of over 13,000 physical and digital points of sale across Poland and Romania. Anchored by its core holding entity in Poznań, Poland, the group leverages a unique three-pillar structure comprising traditional brick-and-mortar stores, regional international expansions, and automated retail technologies like its AI-driven “Żabka Nano” locations. Propelled by explosive logistical growth—headlined by nearly 800 new store openings in the first half of 2026 alone—the company maintains premier market profitability with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 12% to 13%. This rapid commercial scaling and low leverage profile (0.7x net debt-to-EBITDA) culminated in a landmark $8.6 billion corporate buyout offer from Canadian multinational Alimentation Couche-Tard in mid-2026, signaling Żabka’s pivotal transition from a regional retail champion to a key asset in global consolidated commerce.