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Kesko (K-ryhmä)

Multinational retail group for grocery, building, and automotive trade

kesko.fi

Headquarters: Helsinki, Finland
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 10,000+
Industry: Food Retail & Distribution

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Latest news about Kesko (K-ryhmä)

In short: K-ryhmä reported improved financial performance in early 2026, driven by technical trade growth and a major €1.2B acquisition of Dahl.

Company announcements

July 23 K-ryhmä

K-ryhmä's Q2 profit rose with technical trade as driver

Net sales grew 4.2% to €3,379M, operating profit increased to €194M, and the Dahl acquisition for €1.2B was announced.

July 22 K-ryhmä

K-ryhmä's half-year profit improved significantly

Net sales grew 6.5% in H1, driven by building and technical trade, with comparable operating profit rising to €296.1 million.

June 15 K-ryhmä

K-ryhmä to acquire Dahl's operations in Sweden, Norway and Denmark

The deal valued at €1.2 billion debt-free strengthens technical trade position in the Nordics.

June 12 K-ryhmä

K-ryhmä announces financial reporting calendar for 2027

The 2027 calendar includes financial statements release on 3 Feb, interim reports, and AGM on 23 March.

Media coverage

July 22 Seeking Alpha

Kesko Oyj GAAP EPS of €0.32, revenue of €3.38B misses by €470M

Kesko Q2 earnings: GAAP EPS €0.32, revenue $3.38B (+6% YoY) with a €470M miss; operating profit €0.19B and 5.7% margin.

July 22 Hämeen Sanomat

Kesko's result improved in early part of the year – technical trade boosted profit growth

Kesko's result improved in January–June. The company also increased its turnover to 6.4 billion euros, which is 6.5 percent more than a year earlier.

July 21 Talouselämä

Kesko beats S Group: Two important numbers for Finns revealed now

The fierce battle between Kesko and S Group in the grocery store is vital for consumers. Kesko's earnings release revealed a shift in direction, writes news editor Seija Holtari.

June 15 Dagens industri

Finnish giant falters on big purchase – stock down 10 percent

Helsinki-listed Kesko falls 10 percent after announcing the acquisition of the Swedish technology and plumbing distributor Dahl for a multi-billion amount.

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