DIY and trade retailer Wickes has reported continued sales growth across all areas of the business.

In a trading update for the six months ending 27 December 2025, which was released today (22 January), the business said Group revenue rose 6.3% year-on-year in the second half, taking full-year revenue to £1.64bn, up 5.9%.

Like-for-like (LFL) Group revenue increased by 5.3% in H2 and by 4.9% over the full year.

Retail sales remained the main driver, with revenue up 6.2% in the second half and 6.5% for the full year to £1.21bn. While LFL retail revenue grew 5.1% in H2.

Chief executive David Wood said: “This has been another period of good sales growth for Wickes, underlining a year of strong progress against our strategy.

“Pleasingly, growth has been volume-driven across the business, with customers turning to Wickes for value, convenience and speed.

“Our Design & Installation customers have responded well to the enhancements to our offer, enabling us to build on the sales momentum we have established this year.”

Within Retail, TradePro again outperformed, with sales up 8% year-on-year. Active TradePro members increased by 11% to 643,000.

DIY sales delivered mid-single digit growth, supported by rising transaction volumes.

Design & Installation also delivered an improved performance, with revenue increasing by 6.9% in H2 to £214m, and by 4.4% for the full year to £427m. LFL revenue in the division rose 6.1% in the second half.

Wickes said customers responded positively to enhancements to its kitchen and bathroom offer, with ordered sales growing for five consecutive quarters and delivered sales returning to positive growth for three consecutive quarters.

The retailer has continued to invest in its store estate, opening new locations in Southport and Northampton Riverside during the fourth quarter.

Five new stores were opened over the year, alongside one full store refit and five store refreshes in H2. Around 80% of the estate is now in the new format.

Wickes ended the period with net cash of £92m, following completion of its £20m share buyback programme.

Average cash across the year was £153m, reflecting the normal working capital cycle, supported by a healthy Design & Installation order book and the phasing of capital investment.

The Group said it remains comfortable with current market forecasts for adjusted profit before tax (PBT) in 2025 and expects full-year adjusted PBT to be in line with consensus expectations when it reports results in mid-March.

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