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UK's Currys raises profit outlook after Christmas sales rise

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Posted on January 15, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) - British electricals retailer Currys on Wednesday raised its annual profit outlook after reporting a 2% rise in underlying sales for the key Black Friday and Christmas trading period

Currys Increases Profit Forecast Following Holiday Sales Growth

LONDON (Reuters) - British electricals retailer Currys on Wednesday raised its annual profit outlook after reporting a 2% rise in underlying sales for the key Black Friday and Christmas trading period.

The group, which sells consumer electricals including computers, televisions, fridges, washing machines and tumble driers, said it expected a 2024/25 adjusted profit before tax of 145-155 million pounds ($177-$189 million) - a rise of up to 31% on the year and ahead of analysts' average forecast of 140 million pounds.

($1 = 0.8201 pounds)

(Reporting by James Davey, Editing by Paul Sandle)

Key Takeaways

  • Currys reported a 2% rise in sales during key trading periods.
  • The company raised its profit forecast for 2024/25.
  • Expected profit is now 145-155 million pounds.
  • Analysts had forecasted 140 million pounds.
  • Currys sells a range of consumer electricals.

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Currys reported a 2% rise in underlying sales during the Black Friday and Christmas period.
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Currys expects a 2024/25 adjusted profit before tax of 145-155 million pounds.

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