Currys said strong Christmas trading pushed profits above market expectations, as it reported a boost in sales growth across the festive period.

For the 10 weeks to 10 January 2026, the electrical retailer said like-for-like revenue rose 6% during the peak period.

In the UK and Ireland like-for-like sales grew 3%, supported by strong demand in mobile, computing and appliances, while omnichannel sales rose 11% year on year.

As a result, the group now expects adjusted profit before tax of between £180m and £190m, ahead of market expectations.

“We’re pleased with our very strong trading over Peak, growing sales healthily and in a disciplined way,” said chief executive Alex Baldock.

“We now expect this year’s profits to exceed market expectations, to keep returning cash to shareholders and finish the year with more than £100m net cash.”

“Our Omnichannel model is winning. We gained market share in both UK&I and Nordics, in both stores and online, and our fastest growth was where customers use both channels together.”

Baldock added the UK and Ireland growth areas such as small business sales, mobile and credit were delivering higher-margin, recurring revenues.

He said: “My heartfelt thanks to our thousands of capable and committed colleagues who are building this ever-stronger Currys. We go into 2026 confident in our strategy and energised by the opportunities ahead.”

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