Kingfisher lifts annual guidance as interim earnings jump 9.9%

22nd Sep 2026 07:01

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Kingfisher surged on Tuesday as the DIY retailer lifted annual guidance after a 9.9% jump in half-year profits driven by a strong performance at its Screwfix unit along with gains in Poland and Spain.

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Deutsche Bank upgrades Kingfisher to 'hold'

17th Sep 2026 14:28

(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank upgraded B&Q and Castorama owner Kingfisher to 'hold' from 'sell' on Thursday and lifted the price target to 300p from 260p.

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Kingfisher Q1 sales down in soft markets; Holds guidance

26th May 2026 07:02

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Kingfisher jumped on Tuesday as the DIY chain owner said it was still on track to meet full-year guidance despite a 0.9% fall in first-quarter sales due to softer markets in the UK and France.

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Kingfisher chief executive to join Ahold Delhaize

6th May 2026 08:24

(Sharecast News) - The chief executive of B&Q owner Kingfisher is stepping down after nearly seven years in the role, the retailer confirmed on Wednesday.

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Kingfisher boosts outlook despite weak market conditions

25th Nov 2025 07:01

(Sharecast News) - B&Q-owner Kingfisher upgraded its full-year outlook on Tuesday, despite market conditions softening in the UK and Poland during the third quarter.

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Broker tips: On The Beach, Kingfisher

18th Nov 2025 15:03

(Sharecast News) - Shore Capital downgraded On The Beach on Tuesday to 'buy' from 'hold' as it cited execution risks around new ventures.

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Deutsche Bank nudges up Kingfisher price target

18th Nov 2025 14:41

(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank nudged up its price target on B&Q and Castorama owner Kingfisher on Tuesday following a stronger-than-expected first half, with better seasonal sales in the first quarter and a robust improvement in core sales over the period.

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Berenberg keeps Kingfisher at 'hold' as mixed conditions continue

31st Oct 2025 09:13

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg has reiterated a 'hold' rating on Kingfisher ahead of the DIY retailer's third-quarter update next month, highlighting concerns about profit margins amid a mixed market backdrop.

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London close: Stocks rise on US inflation reading, UK data

24th Oct 2025 17:43

(Sharecast News) - London stocks advanced on Friday as investors digested fresh US inflation data and mixed domestic economic indicators.

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RBC Capital upgrades Kingfisher to 'outperform', shares rally

24th Oct 2025 09:02

(Sharecast News) - B&Q and Castorama owner Kingfisher rallied on Friday after RBC Capital Markets upgraded the stock to 'outperform' from 'sector perform' and lifted the price target to 350p from 320p.

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Berenberg ups Kingfisher target price but keeps at 'hold'

24th Sep 2025 11:03

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg has raised its target price for Kingfisher shares from 306p to 331p following the retailer's first-half results, but kept a 'hold' rating on the stock.

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Kingfisher lifts guidance on strong first half

23rd Sep 2025 07:01

(Sharecast News) - DIY retailer Kingfisher lifted its full-year profit guidance on Tuesday, despite weaker consumer sentiment, following strong interim trading.

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RBC cuts target prices for M&S and Kingfisher

8th Sep 2025 09:49

(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets has reviewed its forecasts across the UK retail sector ahead of the upcoming Budget in November, cutting its estimates for Marks & Spencer and Kingfisher.

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London close: Stocks slip ahead of Nvidia earnings

27th Aug 2025 17:26

(Sharecast News) - London stocks slipped on Wednesday as investors awaited quarterly results from US technology giant Nvidia, due after the closing bell on Wall Street.

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London close: Stocks fall on fresh US stability jitters

26th Aug 2025 17:30

(Sharecast News) - London equities fell on Tuesday as political turmoil in the US unsettled global markets, with president Donald Trump's move to oust Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook sparking investor jitters.

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