Kesko Corporation reported group sales results for the month, quarter and ended December 31, 2025. For the month, the group reported total sales excluding VAT of EUR 1,060.5 million, grew by +9.3%.
For the quarter, the group reported total sales excluding VAT of EUR 3,314.5 million, grew by +6.7%.
For the year, the group reported total sales excluding VAT of EUR 12,768.1 million, grew by +4.9%.
Kesko Oyj is the leading wholesaler and retailer in Finland. Net sales break down by family of products as follows:
- grocery and convenience goods (53.4%; K-retailer; No. 2 in Finland): owned 1,128 supermarkets and stores under the names K-citymarket, K-supermarket, K-Market, Neste K., etc.;
- building, home improvement, DIY and gardening products (36.5%): building materials, interior design materials, gardening products, household appliances, furniture, etc. distributed via 491 outlets primarily under the Onninen, K-rauta, K-Bygg, Byggmakker, Byggarnas Partner and Carlsen Fritzøe brands;
- automotive (10.1%; K-Auto): cars (Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, CUPRA, Porsche, Bentley and MAN brands), spare parts and original accessories marketed through 47 outlets in Finland. The group also offers leisure and sports goods (owned 61 stores under the Intersport and Budget Sport names).
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: Finland (80%), Nordic countries (15.8%), Baltic countries (1.1%) and other (3.1%).
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