Corrected: BUZZ-UK's Wickes rises as improved Q3 trading trend supports profit outlook
15/09/2026 08:21
CORRECTED-BUZZ-UK's Wickes rises as improved Q3 trading trend supports profit outlook Corrects share move in first bullet
** Shares of British retailer Wickes WIX.L up 7.5% at 190p
** Co says trading in Q3 so far shows a significantly improved trend, with retail like-for-like revenue growth accelerating to mid-single digits
** Reports H1 adjusted pre-tax profit of £27.6 million ($37.18 million), up 1.1% from a year earlier
** Remains on track to meet consensus expectations of about 10% growth in adjusted pre-tax profit for 2026
** As of last close, WIX down ~24.9% YTD
(Reporting by Atharva Singh in Bengaluru)