FTSE 100 news / Companies and sectors / Kingfisher / 2 October 2026

Kingfisher (KGF): news on Friday 2 October 2026

+1.7 slightly positive

Coverage was mostly about Screwfix's Top Tradesperson award, which gave the brand some positive publicity. Against that, the shares slipped slightly after hours and the interim dividend was unchanged.

What drove it

Screwfix tradesperson award
unchanged interim dividend
share price dip

The 4 stories

Each headline's own score, strongest first. Links go to the publisher.

+3.3 Sparky Neil lands tradesperson title and £20k prize bundle Daily Record
Screwfix tradesperson competition and prize gets positive brand publicity.
+3.0 Ayr electrician named as Screwfix's Top Tradesperson of 2026 Ayr Advertiser
Screwfix (Kingfisher brand) promotional award coverage, mildly positive brand exposure.
−2.5 Kingfisher stock after-hours at EUR 3.87, minus 1.78 percent versus prior close AD HOC NEWS
Share price dipped modestly after hours; minor move.}
+1.3 What Does (LSE:KGF) Declaring An Unchanged Interim Dividend Mean For Home Improvement Income This Week? Kalkine Media
Unchanged interim dividend; stable but no growth.

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