The DIY retailer said like-for-like group revenue was broadly flat, down -0.1%, in the 17 weeks to April 25, 2026, against the same period last year. 

Headline growth of 1.3% was driven by continued volume growth in its design and installation business and TradePro. Total group revenue for the period was £537m.

Its retail revenue of £392m was down 0.4% on 2025 trading and 1.7% in like-for-like terms.

Wickes pointed to “market demand for outdoor projects having been significantly impacted by exceptional rainfall, compared to more favourable conditions last year.” Sales of its indoor projects grew approximately eight percentage points ahead of outdoor categories.

Wickes said that its retail business remains in volume growth despite the slight sales dip due to prices becoming cheaper, with deflation in the “low single digits”. It added that it had gained market share, “with particular gains in interior paint, tiling and flooring, and timber.”

Sales in its TradePro segment, the loyalty app for tradespeople, were up 4% year on year, with active memberships increasing 9% to 662,000.

The company also posted strong growth in its design and installation ranges, 6.4% on a headline basis and 4.3% in like-for-like terms. Revenue from this segment was £145m during the 17-week period.

Despite growth in the number of design and installation projects ordered, Wickes said that “orders for bespoke kitchens have slowed, as customers are being more considered in their overall project spend.”

“We are pleased to have achieved further volume growth in the first 17 weeks of the year,” said Wickes chief executive David Wood.

“TradePro continues to go from strength to strength, while the performance in design and installation is testament to our broadened offer across kitchens and bathrooms. Our proven growth strategy gives us added confidence as we accelerate our new store rollout and refresh programme.”

Wickes plans to open four to five new stores across 2026, with refits and refreshes of 15 to 20 further outlets. It said that three stores were refreshed during the 17-week period.

The DIY specialist said it was comfortable with consensus expectations for adjusted profit-before-tax of between £54m and £59.4m in 2026.

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