Dunelm stock closed at GBp 864.50, up 7.9 percent on October 15, 2026
Published on 10/17/2026 at 18:35 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSAnalyst target and market position
- Dunelm's LSE session ended 7.93 percent higher on October 15, 2026.
- Canaccord set a GBp 1,185 target on October 16, 2026, 37.07 percent above the closing price.
- Dunelm stock closed at GBp 864.50 on October 15, 2026, up 7.93 percent on the LSE.
- The stock had a GBP 1.79 billion market capitalization and a P/E ratio of 11.56 on October 16, 2026.
Dunelm stock closed at GBp 864.50 on the London Stock Exchange on October 15, 2026, up 7.93 percent on the session. The move leaves the retailer below a new Canaccord Genuity target of GBp 1,185, which was reaffirmed on October 16, 2026.
The target places 37.07 percent between the closing price and Canaccord's objective. According to MarketBeat, Canaccord kept its buy rating and set the GBp 1,185 target in a research note issued on October 16, 2026. The same report listed eight buy ratings and one sell rating, alongside an average target of GBp 1,106.11.
Sales growth meets a tougher test
Dunelm's latest operating update covered the 13 weeks ended September 26, 2026. Total sales increased 1.10 percent year over year to GBP 433.0 million, while digital sales accounted for 41.00 percent of the total, according to Reuters on October 15, 2026.
The company maintained its full-year profit expectations, while Reuters reported that first-half profit would fall below the prior-year level as cost savings are weighted toward the second half. The official trading statement also said adjusted profit before tax for fiscal year 2027 was expected to remain broadly in line with fiscal year 2026, according to Investegate.
Price position and valuation
MarketBeat listed Dunelm's 12-month range at GBp 707.00 to GBp 1,174.00 and its market capitalization at GBP 1.79 billion on October 16, 2026. The same report gave the retailer a P/E ratio of 11.56 and a 50-day moving average of GBp 824.21.
Dunelm's annual report information lists fiscal year 2026 total sales of GBP 1.825 billion, compared with GBP 1.771 billion in fiscal year 2025, while profit before tax was GBP 211.0 million in both periods, according to Dunelm.
Next reporting date
The next scheduled corporate date is January 14, 2027, when Dunelm plans to release its second-quarter trading update. That date is stated in the company's October 15, 2026 trading statement carried by Investegate.
Company and market details
Dunelm operates a UK homewares retail business with stores, home delivery, Click and Collect and tablet-based ordering. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange under ticker DNLM, according to Investegate.
The closing price of GBp 864.50 on October 15, 2026, was 7.93 percent higher on the LSE session. The market capitalization was GBP 1.79 billion and the P/E ratio was 11.56 on October 16, 2026.
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