** Shares of Australia's Super Retail Group SUL.AX fall 5.9% to A$14.80, their lowest point since August 4
** The retailer posted group sales of A$2,195 million for H1, around 1% below Citi's forecast, but in line with VA consensus, according to a Citi note
** However, co's outlook of H1 underlying PBT at A$172-175 million is around 9% below Citi's estimates, and 7% below VA consensus at the midpoint
** Major miss was in Rebel, co's sporting retail arm, Citi says, with discounting activity hitting margins
** Stock set for weakest session since February 21
** SUL stock up 7.3% in 2025
(Reporting by Shruti Agarwal in Bengaluru)
((Shruti.Agarwal@thomsonreuters.com))