The group said overall total like-for-like sales for the quarter so far to July 18 rose 21.6%, boosted by strong e-commerce and the phased reopening of stores in France and the UK since mid-April.
Kingfisher said: “Based on the strong sales seen to date in the second quarter, combined with cost reductions benefiting the first half… the company anticipates its half-year adjusted pre-tax profit to be ahead of prior year.”
It added: “While we are entering the second half with a favourable trading backdrop, second-half visibility remains low given uncertainty around Covid-19 and the wider economic outlook.
“As such, no specific financial guidance is provided for full-year 20/21.”
