Dunelm Group (DNLM) Q4 2025 TU earnings summary
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Q4 2025 TU earnings summary
4 Feb, 2026Executive summary
Q4 sales rose 4.0% year-over-year to £415m, with full-year sales up 3.8% to £1,771m.
Digital sales accounted for 42% in Q4 and 40% for the year, both increasing year-over-year.
Full-year gross margin expected to be up 60bps, with PBT in line with consensus (£210m).
Four new superstores opened in Q4, including one relocation; Designers Guild brand acquired.
Clo Moriarty appointed as CEO effective 1 October 2025.
Financial highlights
Q4 sales: £415m (+4.0% YoY); full-year sales: £1,771m (+3.8% YoY).
Digital sales: 42% of Q4 total (+2ppts YoY), 40% of full-year total (+3ppts YoY).
Gross margin expected to rise 60bps YoY, ahead of guidance.
PBT margin broadly stable year-over-year despite inflationary pressures.
Outlook and guidance
FY25 PBT expected in line with consensus (£210m, range £207m–£215m).
Continued investment in business and strategy to drive further market share gains.
Confidence in unlocking full potential as the Home of Homes despite muted consumer confidence.
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