Kesko's 2025 Results Show Improved Profit and Sales Growth Across Divisions
Finnish retail giant Kesko Oyj reported improved profit and net sales growth across all its divisions for the 2025 fiscal year. The company's full-year net sales reached €12.47 billion, with comparable operating profit also seeing a slight increase.
Helsinki – Kesko Oyj, a major Finnish retail operator, announced its full-year financial results for 2025, revealing an improvement in net profit and a growth in net sales across all three of its business divisions. For the period January 1 to December 31, 2025, the group's net sales amounted to €12,474.7 million, marking a 4.7% increase year-over-year. Comparable net sales grew by 2.3%.
The company reported a comparable operating profit of €654.9 million for the full year, a modest rise from €650.1 million in 2024. The reported operating profit stood at €631.3 million. During the fourth quarter of 2025 (October-December), Kesko's net sales reached €3,230.9 million, up 6.3% from the same period last year. The comparable operating profit for the final quarter was €174.6 million.
Kesko's Board of Directors has proposed a dividend of €0.90 per share, to be paid in four installments, aligning with the company's dividend policy. This proposal reflects the company's financial performance and commitment to shareholder returns.
Looking ahead to 2026, Kesko anticipates an improving economic operating environment across all divisions and countries of operation. The company has provided profit guidance, estimating its comparable operating profit for 2026 to be in the range of €650–€750 million. Growth is expected in the grocery trade, building and technical trade, and car trade segments, with an overall improvement in profitability projected for all areas.