Kesko 'B'

Kesko reported net sales of €3,227.3m for Q3 2025 (+6.6%) and an increased operating profit of €208.1m, driven by growth in grocery, building & technical trade, and car trade. The company is investing heavily in its store network and logistics (CapEx Q3: €140.7m), which raised interest-bearing net debt to €1,368.0m and the net debt/EBITDA ratio to 1.8. Kesko highlighted market share gains, updated its 2025 outlook (comparable operating profit €640–690m) and expects an improvement in the operating environment across all segments in 2026. » More on de.investing.com

Kesko reported a 1.3% increase in net sales for Q2 2025 to €3,188.8 million, with a slightly lower operating profit (€176.7 million). The car trade division was the main driver, posting a 17.7% sales increase and a 45% rise in operating profit, while the construction and home-technology trade is recovering more slowly than expected from the downturn. Grocery retail remained stable, online sales rose sharply, and Kesko confirmed its full-year guidance for comparable operating profit of €640–700 million. Net debt increased significantly due to higher acquisition activity and investments. » More on de.investing.com

CGI has been awarded a contract by the Texas comptroller to replace core state financial systems with a cloud-based ERP solution (CGI Advantage); the system is expected to support over 42.7 million transactions per year and roughly 5,000 users across 225 agencies. The company also reported strong Q3 results (EPS $2.10 vs. $1.52 expected) and announced a strategic partnership with Finnish retailer Kesko to accelerate its digital transformation. The solution aims to improve reporting, enhance data analytics and ensure compliance with state regulations. » More on de.investing.com