DFS powers ahead as profit surge beats expectations

DFS has tightened its grip on the UK upholstery market after a strong first half performance prompted the group to upgrade full-year profit expectations, underpinned by margin progression, cost discipline and strong cash generation.

The Doncaster-based retailer said underlying profit before tax for the 26 weeks to 28 December 2025 is expected to come in around £30m to £31m, an increase of £13m year on year and ahead of market expectations. As a result, DFS now anticipates... You can carry on reading TheBusinessDesk.com for free, but you have reached the maximum number of pages an unregistered user can view. To register for an account, click here or login below...