Wickes Q2 Sales Growth Reinforces Full-Year Outlook

Wickes posted a 2.3% rise in Q2 group revenue with Retail back to growth and TradePro expanding, while the Design & Installation arm maintained five straight quarters of delivered sales growth and click-and-collect/delivery up as customers stay cautious on large bespoke kitchens. The retailer kept its FY26 adjusted profit guidance intact, reinforced by a strong balance sheet with about £152 million net cash, ongoing store refurbishments and planned openings, and expectations of productivity gains and lower business rates supporting profitability.