DFS uplifts full-year profit forecast as interim earnings rise

DFS recorded an uplift in its half-year results, as the furniture giant gained market share during the financial period.
The retailer’s underlying profit almost doubled from £8.7m to £17m for the 26 weeks ended 29 December 2024.
Gross sales were up 1.4% to £675.6m during the period, which the furniture specialist attributed to a strengthened trading performance which left its order bank in a resilient position entering its second half.
Revenue dipped 0.1% to £504.5m