Dunelm stock reports a softer FY27 start after hot weather

Dunelm stock was trading at GBp 798.00 on September 29, 2026 at 8:50 a.m. BST, down 0.62 percent from the previous close of GBp 803.00. The move follows a softer opening to fiscal 2027 after unusually hot weather weakened early-period trading, a development Reuters reported on September 8, 2026.

FY26 sales grew while profit held

For the 52 weeks ended June 27, 2026, Dunelm reported total sales of GBP 1,825 million, up 3.1 percent from GBP 1,771 million in fiscal 2025, according to Dunelm. The comparison is constructive on demand, but profit before tax remained at GBP 211 million in both fiscal years, showing that revenue growth did not yet translate into higher headline profit.

Dunelm also reported market share of 7.9 percent in FY26, compared with 7.8 percent in FY25. The company said its three-year plan is designed to support mid-to-high single-digit annual sales growth while funding store investment and digital development.

Analysts retain upside targets

Analyst expectations remain higher than the current quotation. MarketBeat reported on September 29, 2026 that 8 of 9 analysts rated Dunelm Buy, with one Sell rating and a Moderate Buy consensus.

The same MarketBeat overview put the average 12-month target at GBp 1,111.11, compared with the GBp 798.00 reference price. Recent revisions were mixed: JPMorgan cut its target from GBp 1,225.00 to GBp 1,050.00 on September 9, 2026, while Shore Capital reiterated a Buy rating with a GBp 1,000.00 target on September 18, 2026.

Dunelm stock stays below its yearly high

Dunelm stock was trading at GBp 798.00 on the London Stock Exchange on September 29, 2026 at 8:50 a.m. BST. Its 52-week range was GBp 707.00 to GBp 1,174.00, while market capitalization stood at GBP 1.6 billion and session volume was 9,959 shares.