Kingfisher’s first-half fiscal 2026 results exceeded expectations, with shares rising 17.5%. UK sales grew 3.9%, driven by B&Q, and e-commerce sales increased to 16.4%. French sales fell 2.1%, but e-commerce sales grew 32.7%. Free cash flow guidance was raised by 11% due to better inventory management, indicating strong future cash flow generation.

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