Dunelm Q3 Sales Slow, Profit Guidance Lower

Dunelm reported Q3 sales of £472 m, up 2.1% YoY, with digital sales reaching 43% of total.
Year‑to‑date sales rose 3.1% to £1,398 m, but shares fell 6.1% after the results.
Dunelm now expects FY2026 pre‑tax profit toward the lower end of the £210‑£217 m consensus range.
CEO Clo Moriarty highlighted cost plans on track, modest Middle East conflict impact, and a stronger new‑store pipeline ahead.