All Brands Owned by Kingfisher plc

Who owns Kingfisher plc?
Kingfisher plc is a publicly traded company listed on the London Stock Exchange under ticker KGF. No single shareholder has a controlling interest. Silchester International Investors is the largest shareholder with approximately 10.08 percent of shares as of February 2026. Other major holders include Mondrian Investment Partners (5.29 percent), Causeway Capital Management (3.52 percent), and Norges Bank Investment Management (3.20 percent). The company is governed by an independent board chaired by Claudia Arney.

What brands does Kingfisher own?
Kingfisher owns six retail banners: B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama, Brico Depot, TradePoint, and Koctas (50 percent joint venture). It also owns multiple private label brands including Erbauer (power tools), GoodHome (home decor), Verve (garden products), and MacAllister (outdoor power equipment). These private label brands are sold exclusively through Kingfisher's retail banners.

What is Kingfisher's revenue?
Kingfisher reported total sales of £12,945 million for FY2025/26 (year ended 31 January 2026), up 0.2 percent on a constant currency basis. Adjusted profit before tax was £560 million, up 6.0 percent year over year. Free cash flow was £512 million. In the prior year (FY2024/25), total sales were £12,784 million and adjusted profit before tax was £528 million.

How many stores does Kingfisher have?
Kingfisher operates over 1,800 stores across seven countries as of 31 January 2026. This includes 317 B&Q stores, 979 Screwfix stores in the UK and Ireland, 35 Screwfix stores in France, 94 Castorama stores in France, 127 Brico Depot stores in France, 107 Castorama stores in Poland, and additional Brico Depot stores in Iberia. The Koctas joint venture in Turkey operates additional stores.

Who is the CEO of Kingfisher?
Thierry Garnier has served as Chief Executive Officer of Kingfisher plc since September 2019. He joined from Carrefour, where he was deputy CEO. Garnier replaced Véronique Laury, who had led the company since 2014. Under Garnier, Kingfisher shifted from the "ONE Kingfisher" unification strategy to the "Powered by Kingfisher" approach, which gives each banner more autonomy while leveraging group scale.

Is Kingfisher a British company?
Yes, Kingfisher plc is a British company headquartered in London, England. It was founded in 1982 as Paternoster Stores Ltd, which acquired the British Woolworths chain. The company was renamed Woolworth Holdings plc in 1983 and Kingfisher plc in 1989. While Kingfisher operates primarily in continental Europe, it is listed on the London Stock Exchange and incorporated in the United Kingdom.

What is the Powered by Kingfisher strategy?
Powered by Kingfisher is the company's strategic plan launched under CEO Thierry Garnier. It aims to combine the benefits of distinct retail banners serving different customer needs with the scale and resources of the Kingfisher Group. Key priorities include growing e-commerce and marketplace sales, expanding the trade customer proposition across banners, developing own exclusive brands, modernizing stores (particularly in France), and growing the Screwfix and Castorama Poland store estates.