Grafton Group H1 Revenue +6.7%, Shares +2%

Grafton Group H1 Performance Overview

On 13 July 2026, Grafton Group plc (LON:GFTU) saw its shares rise approximately 2% to 898.9 pence following the release of its first‑half results. The company reported that revenue grew 6.7% year‑on‑year to £1.34 billion (approximately $1.80 billion) for the six‑month period. Average daily like‑for‑like sales increased by 0.6% over the same timeframe. Growth was driven by strong performance in the Iberia and Ireland markets, which compensated for weaker results in Great Britain. Grafton Group confirmed that its full‑year profit forecast remains unchanged and stated that it has not experienced any material disruption from the Middle East conflict.