FTSE 100 news / Companies and sectors / Kingfisher / 7 October 2026

Kingfisher (KGF): news on Wednesday 7 October 2026

+9.0 strongly positive

Coverage was mainly about Screwfix Ireland reporting record revenues and profits that tripled, alongside an interim results outlook upgrade for Kingfisher. Screwfix advertising and an award added minor positive brand coverage.

What drove it

Screwfix Ireland results
raised outlook
Screwfix advertising

The 7 stories

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

+10.0 Profits triple at Irish arm of Screwfix to €4.1m on back of record revenues of €131.7m RTE.ie
Irish profits tripled to €4.1m on record revenues.
+10.0 Profits at Irish arm of Screwfix up threefold as DIY retailer continues to expand Irish Independent
Screwfix Irish profits up threefold amid continued expansion.
+10.0 Screwfix Ireland report record revenues Business Post
Screwfix Ireland record revenues reflect strong growth in a Kingfisher brand.
+7.5 Why Is Kingfisher (LSE:KGF) Stock Still Being Debated After Interim Results Lifted Its Outlook Amid FTSE 100 Moves? Kalkine Media
Interim results lifted outlook, though stock still debated.
+3.7 Ad of the Day: Mo Farah becomes human push notification for Screwfix The Drum
Screwfix advertising campaign with Mo Farah; mildly positive brand exposure.
+3.3 Ad of the Day: Mo Farah swaps the running track for Screwfix’s stockroom The Drum
Screwfix ad campaign coverage; modestly positive brand visibility.
+2.5 Scottish Electrician wins Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2026 Installer Online
Screwfix tradesperson award; minor positive brand engagement.

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