Kesko shares fall after slight Q4 miss, paring recent gains

Kesko

05/02/2026 10:19

** Shares in Finnish grocery retailer Kesko KESKOB.HE are down about 5% after it posted a Q4 print that was a slight miss on the profit line

** Its Q4 adjusted EBIT came to EUR 174.6 million versus the Vara Research estimate of EUR 179.9 million, and revenue was EUR 3,230.9 million versus analysts' expectation of EUR 3,243 million

** For 2026, Kesko forecasts comparable operating profit of EUR 650–750 million

** "The guidance given for 2026 was expected, but its midpoint fell slightly below consensus expectations," Inderes says

** If losses hold, Kesko shares will track their worst day since July 2025

** The sell‑off follows a strong run‑up in the shares, which had gained nearly 14% since start of 2026

 (Reporting by Elviira Luoma)

 ((Elviira/luoma@thomsonreuters.com))