B&Q has delivered a positive third quarter, with parent group Kingfisher reporting a 1% rise in total Q3 sales to £3.2bn for the period ending 31 October 2025. Year-to-date revenue reached £10bn, up 0.9%. Underlying like-for-like sales grew 0.9% in Q3 and 1.6% YTD, driven by volume and transaction increases.
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UK and Ireland revenue rose 4.2% to £1.6bn, while B&Q sales climbed 3.9% to £973m. The retailer saw LFL growth across all categories, supported by market share gains, progress on strategic initiatives and a boost from Homebase store closures.
E-commerce remained a standout performer, with online sales up 19.4% and penetration reaching 16.5%. B&Q's marketplace GMV surged 43.4%, driven by expanded product choice, cross-border vendor onboarding and wider rollout of marketplace Click & Collect.
CEO Thierry Garnier said the group delivered "high-quality, volume-led growth" across core and big-ticket categories, with B&Q, Screwfix and Iberia outperforming their markets. Kingfisher has upgraded its full-year profit guidance and reaffirmed its focus on disciplined cost control and strategic execution.
Source: www.bigfurnituregroup.com
