**Wickes Group PLC Q4 Trading Update Summary (January 22, 2026):**
Wickes Group PLC reported strong sales growth across all business areas for the six months ending December 27, 2025, with Group revenue increasing by 6.3% year-on-year. Key highlights include
1. **Retail Performance**
Revenue grew by 6.2%, driven by volume increases in a mildly deflationary pricing environment.
Market share reached a record high, with TradePro sales up 8% and active TradePro members increasing by 11% to 643,000.
DIY sales grew in mid-single digits, supported by higher customer transactions.
2. **Design & Installation**
Revenue increased by 6.9%, with positive customer response to enhanced kitchen and bathroom offerings.
Ordered sales grew for five consecutive quarters, and delivered sales achieved positive growth for three quarters, with LFL growth of 6.1% in H2.
3. **Strategic Investments**
Opened new stores in Southport and Northampton Riverside, bringing the total new stores for the year to five.
Completed one full store refit and refreshed five stores, with 83% of the estate now in the new format.
4. **Financial Position**
Net cash at year-end stood at £92m, after completing a £20m share buyback program.
Average cash across the year was £153m, reflecting normal working capital cycles.
5. **Outlook**
Full-year adjusted PBT is expected to be in line with market forecasts (consensus range: £46.8m–£50.7m).
Wickes remains focused on its strategic growth levers and is well-positioned to support customers in home improvement projects.
CEO David Wood emphasized the volume-driven growth and positive customer response to Wickes’ value, convenience, and enhanced offerings, reaffirming confidence in meeting full-year expectations.