Wickes Group PLC

Wickes shares rose 10.3% to 194.73p after the half-year results. Revenue for the 26 weeks to 27 June 2026 climbed 2.1% to £865.3m, and adjusted pre-tax profit increased 1.1% to £27.6m. Wickes reaffirmed its aim to achieve consensus growth in adjusted pre-tax profit for 2026 of around 10% and announced an increased interim dividend of 3.7p. Positive momentum came particularly from the Design & Installation division, which recorded its fifth consecutive quarter of sales growth. » More on de.investing.com

Wickes increased adjusted pre-tax profit in the first half by 1.1% to £27.6m and maintains its target forecast for around 10% adjusted profit growth in 2026. Total revenue rose 2.1% to £865.3m; like-for-like retail was slightly down, while Design & Installation grew for the fifth consecutive quarter. The company paid dividends and carried out share buybacks, and net cash fell to £151.6m. Wickes announced an interim dividend of 3.7p and reports a markedly improved trading performance so far in the third quarter. » More on de.investing.com

Newton Investment Management reported on 8 September a holding of 11,476,540 voting rights, equivalent to 5.04%, in Wickes Group, held via the BNY Mellon UK Income Fund. All voting rights are directly linked to shares; no financial instruments are included. Newton is not subject to control and does not control any other shareholders in Wickes Group; the notification was made in accordance with UK disclosure requirements. » More on de.investing.com