Wickes has reported a 1.3 per cent rise in revenue for the first 17 weeks of the year, driven by continued growth across its Design & Installation division and TradePro business.
The home improvement retailer posted group revenue of £537m for the 17 weeks to 25 April 2026, with like-for-like revenue down 0.1 per cent.
Retail revenue dipped 0.4 per cent to £392m, with like-for-like sales down 1.7 per cent, as demand for outdoor projects was hit by heavy rainfall compared with more favourable weather last year.
However, Wickes said retail revenues were up 8.9 per cent on a two-year basis, while indoor project sales remained in growth and were around eight percentage points ahead of outdoor categories.
Wickes said it continued to deliver volume growth in retail, supported by deflationary pricing in the low single digits. It also pointed to further market share gains in interior paint, tiling and flooring, and timber.
TradePro continued to perform strongly, with sales up four per cent year on year. Active TradePro members rose nine per cent to 662,000, as local tradespeople continued to use Wickes to save time and money.
Design & Installation Ranges revenue rose 6.4 per cent to £145m, with like-for-like sales up 4.3 per cent. Wickes said delivered sales in the division have now been in growth for four consecutive quarters, as it fulfils the order book built during 2025.
The retailer also reported growth in the number of Design & Installation projects ordered so far this year, with strong performances in bathrooms and Wickes Lifestyle Kitchens.
However, orders for Bespoke Kitchens slowed as customers became more cautious about overall project spend, meaning ordered sales by value were slightly lower than last year.
Wickes said it remained “comfortable” with market forecasts for adjusted profit before tax in 2026. Analyst consensus stands at £57.1m, with a range of £54m to £59.4m.
It is also accelerating investment in its store rollout strategy, with an ambition to reach 300 stores. It currently operates 230 stores and expects to open four to five new locations in 2026, alongside refitting or refreshing 15 to 20 stores. Three stores were refreshed during the period.
Wickes chief executive David Wood said: “We are pleased to have achieved further volume growth in the first 17 weeks of the year.
“TradePro continues to go from strength to strength, while the performance in Design & Installation is testament to our broadened offer across kitchens and bathrooms.
“Our proven growth strategy gives us added confidence as we accelerate our new store rollout and refresh programme.”
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