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Kingfisher PLC Achieves Market Share Gains Amidst Challenging Market Conditions

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  • Kingfisher PLC gained market share in key regions, focusing on e-commerce and trade.
  • Despite sales and profit declines, Kingfisher remains confident about future growth opportunities.
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Kingfisher PLC Achieves Market Share Gains Amidst Challenging Market Conditions

Kingfisher ( (GB:KGF) ) just unveiled an update.

Kingfisher PLC reported its financial results for the year ended January 31, 2025, highlighting market share gains in all key regions for the first time in over six years. Despite a challenging market backdrop, the company achieved strong delivery against its strategic objectives, with e-commerce marketplaces showing significant growth and trade sales penetration increasing notably. However, the company faced a decline in sales and profits, with total sales down 0.8% and statutory pre-tax profit dropping by 35.4%. Kingfisher remains focused on managing costs and cash effectively, while restructuring efforts in France continue to progress. Looking ahead, the company is confident about growth opportunities despite recent government budgets impacting retailer costs and consumer sentiment.

More about Kingfisher

Kingfisher PLC is a prominent player in the home improvement retail industry, offering a wide range of products and services across key markets including the UK, Ireland, France, Poland, and Iberia. The company has a significant focus on e-commerce and trade sales, with a strong presence in both the consumer and professional sectors.

YTD Price Performance: 12.46%

Average Trading Volume: 5,744,749

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: £4.87B

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