DFS Furniture lifts profit outlook on strong first-half trading and debt reduction

DFS Furniture ( (GB:DFS) ) has provided an announcement.

DFS Furniture reported a strong first half for the 26 weeks to 28 December 2025, with underlying profit before tax and brand amortisation expected at £30–31m, up £13–14m year on year, driven by margin gains, tight cost control and operating leverage. Group order intake rose 2.3% in a broadly flat market, gross sales on delivered orders are set to be about 8.7% higher, and strong free cash flow cut net bank debt to around £60–61m, reducing leverage into the group’s target range; on the back of this performance and a Winter sale trading period in line with expectations, DFS has upgraded its full‑year profit guidance above market consensus and strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Dominique Highfield as permanent CFO, underscoring confidence in its strategy and medium‑term financial targets.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DFS) stock is a Hold with a £200.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on DFS Furniture stock, see the GB:DFS Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:DFS Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:DFS is a Neutral.

DFS Furniture’s overall stock score is driven by solid financial performance with strong cash flow and efficient cost management, despite challenges with high leverage. Positive technical indicators and recent corporate events further support the score, indicating confidence in the company’s strategic direction. However, moderate valuation and the absence of a dividend yield slightly offset these strengths.

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More about DFS Furniture

DFS Furniture plc is the clear market-leading retailer of upholstered furniture in the United Kingdom, operating an integrated network of physical showrooms and online platforms in the UK and Republic of Ireland under the DFS and Sofology brands. The group focuses on living room furniture, leveraging exclusive product ranges, in-house UK manufacturing and external partners in the UK, Europe and Far East, supported by its own final‑mile delivery arm, and attracts customers through national marketing, innovative design, and accessible consumer finance options.

Average Trading Volume: 147,977

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £424M

Learn more about DFS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.