Kingfisher PLC "H1 achievable but tougher setup into H2" (Neutral) Rajani

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Kingfisher PLC "H1 achievable but tougher setup into H2" (Neutral) Rajani

noted low single digit market decline across its core markets - implying KGF is

From To % ch Cons.

executing well on its turnaround strategy which is visible in outperformance vs the 01/27E 25.84 25.90 0 25.55

markets. Notable in Q1 results were: Screwfix was the standout performer with LFL at 01/28E 28.37 28.43 0 28.32

+4.1% likely supported by momentum from the rewards programme which 01/29E 31.16 31.20 0 31.30

commenced in Oct of last year - suggesting that the benefit from rewards program could

likely continue into Q2-Q3; B&Q: The -4.1% LFL was expected given high comps in Yashraj Rajani, CFA

seasonal, but B&Q called out weather also affecting related purchases of Core Analyst

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categories implying that Q2 Core may likely benefit from more favourable weather. KGF

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made strong progress in e-commerce +16% and marketplace GMV +29% with the

latter specifically aiding gross margins. Tradepoint LFL -1.6% was disappointing given Sreedhar Mahamkali

the strong momentum in FY26; In France Brico Depot LFL -3.1% was particularly Analyst

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disappointing, albeit somewhat saved by better seasonal performance in Castorama.

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Poland also remained disappointing given a soft bathroom market but it remains one to

watch given meaningful improvement in spend in some categories as seen in National Fatima Ortiz Nunez

Stats. Associate Analyst

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PBT/EPS broadly unchanged for FY27e-29e, PT unchanged at 295p

As we actualise Q1, we raise sales estimates modestly for FY27e. Expectations for gross

margin and opex are broadly unchanged. The modestly higher sales estimates means we