Group reported sales rose 6.8% in Periods 7–11 and 5.1% year to date; pro forma growth was 2.1% and 2.7%, respectively.
UK reported sales increased 6.8% in Periods 7–11 and 5.0% year to date; pro forma growth was 1.8% and 2.4%, respectively.
International sales in local currency grew 6.2% in Periods 7–11 and 7.2% year to date; pro forma growth was 10.2% and 10.3%, respectively, excluding French depot closures.
UK sales faced challenging macroeconomic conditions; TradeFest delivered record sales, supported by the product range and differentiated business model.
DIY Kitchens performed in line with expectations post-acquisition; its online proposition expands the UK addressable customer base and is managed independently of Howden Trade.
Engaged local teams, industry-leading product ranges and high stock availability supported continued growth in the trade-only business.
Productivity and efficiency programmes supported competitive pricing and helped mitigate inflationary pressures across kitchen and joinery categories.
FY 2026 Group underlying PBT expected in line with current market expectations; published consensus average is £361m.
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