Kesko Corp

KESKOA

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ISIN FI0009007900 / Valor 811108

NASDAQ Helsinki Ltd, Equities (2026-08-07)

EUR 21.15-0.24%

Kesko Corp
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About company

Kesko Corporation is a diversified Finnish retail and wholesale company that operates across three principal areas: grocery trade, building and technical trade, and car and machinery trade. It serves consumers and professional customers through a network of partner retailers and proprietary chains — for example K-Citymarket, K-Supermarket and K-Market in groceries, K‑Rauta and Onninen in building and technical trade, and K-Auto in car sales — supported by logistics, wholesale distribution and digital commerce channels. Headquartered in Finland and listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, Kesko combines store-based retailing with e-commerce and supplier services and operates in Finland and selected Northern European markets.

Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Consumer Services

Top-line and profitability (Q4 and FY)

Q4 2025: net sales €3,230.9m and comparable operating profit €174.6m (reported operating profit €160.1m). FY 2025: net sales €12,474.7m, comparable operating profit €654.9m (reported €631.3m) — modest comparable profit improvement versus 2024.

Divisional highlights

All three divisions grew net sales in 2025: grocery trade modest growth (FY sales €6,447.4m, comparable OP down to €418.1m due to price programme and weaker foodservice), building & technical trade supported by acquisitions (FY sales €4,685.8m, comparable OP €178.6m), and car trade strong growth (FY sales €1,364.8m, comparable OP €83.1m).

Earnings, cash flow and balance sheet

Reported EPS rose to €1.02 for 2025 (comparable €1.07). Cash flow from operations was €879.7m for the year (weakened by working capital and a change in payment terms) and capital expenditure was high at €735.7m. Interest‑bearing net debt excl. leases increased to €1,308.9m; gearing 120.5% and equity ratio 32.2% at 31.12.2025.

Items affecting comparability

Q4 items affecting comparability totalled -€14.5m (including property sale gains and impairment/write‑downs); FY items totalled -€23.6m, notably a €11m goodwill write‑down related to the reorganisation of technical trade in Sweden.

Capital expenditure & strategic investments

2025 capex €735.7m, including significant store‑site investments and completion of the Onninen/K‑Auto Hyvinkää logistics centre; acquisitions in Denmark (Roslev, CF Petersen & Søn, Tømmergaarden) materially supported growth in building & home improvement trade.

Dividend and market reaction

The Board proposes a €0.90 per‑share dividend payable in four instalments. Kesko’s share prices rose in 2025 (A share +6.6% year‑end, B share +5.9%), and market cap grew to about €7.7bn combined at year‑end.

Outlook for 2026

Kesko expects an improving but still somewhat challenging operating environment in 2026 and forecasts comparable operating profit of €650–750m, with the company anticipating profit improvement across all divisions and countries. Key uncertainties cited are consumer confidence, investment appetite and geopolitical risks.

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Key figures

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Performance

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