Doncaster’s DFS restores dividend as profits soar

Doncaster-based DFS Furniture plc said its revenue rose 2.6% to £1.057 billion in the 52 weeks ended June 28, 2026, with profit before tax growing £10.8 million to £43.7 million.

Full year dividend is 3p per share compared to zero in the prior year.

DFS Furniture CEO Tim Stacey said: “The performance delivered in FY26 demonstrates the fundamental strength, agility and resilience of the DFS Group.

“By maintaining disciplined cost management, improving gross margins to 58% and empowering our colleagues through data and technology, we delivered robust earnings growth and significantly strengthened our balance sheet. 

“Looking ahead into FY27, market uncertainty continues to influence consumer confidence and footfall, and we remain appropriately cautious regarding the broader macroeconomic environment.

“However, our scale, culture and technology investments – all fuelled by our new purpose and values – provide us with a clear advantage.

“We remain confident in our ability to outperform the market and deliver moderate profit growth in FY27, where we are comfortable with current analyst PBT forecasts.

“Looking further ahead, we remain fully focused on achieving our medium-term £1.4bn revenue and 8% PBT margin targets and create sustained, long-term value for all our stakeholders.”