Kingfisher PLC Starts Financial Year Strong with 3.1% Sales Growth

PUBLISHED: 28 May 2025 @ 18:30 | Comments (0) | More info about Fiona Craig

Kingfisher PLC (LSE:KGF) kicked off the financial year with a 3.1% rise in underlying sales, powered by solid demand in the UK and Ireland, particularly within seasonal product categories. While the company faced headwinds in France and Poland, it successfully defended its market share and confirmed its full-year guidance, forecasting adjusted pre-tax profits between £480 million and £540 million. Strategic priorities remain focused on expanding e-commerce and trade sales channels alongside disciplined cost and margin management.

Kingfisher’s robust financial footing and ongoing share buyback program bolster investor confidence, though challenges such as declining revenues and profits in some international markets and a relatively elevated P/E ratio advise caution. Technical indicators reflect a balanced to moderately positive sentiment, supporting a cautiously optimistic outlook.

About Kingfisher PLC

Kingfisher PLC is a leading home improvement retailer with operations spanning the UK, Ireland, France, and Poland. The company offers a wide range of products and services, emphasizing growth in e-commerce and trade sales, and capitalizes on seasonal and high-value product segments to drive revenue.

Average Trading Volume: 7,309,110
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Market Capitalization: £5.23 billion

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