**Summary**
Card Factory PLC released a trading statement on January 28, 2026, reporting performance in line with revised guidance for the eleven months ended December 31, 2025. Despite a challenging UK consumer environment and lower high street footfall, particularly during the Christmas period, the Group achieved
**Total Group revenue growth of +4.3%** in November and December 2025 compared to the previous year.
**Total Group revenue of £541.6 million** for the eleven-month period, up +7.3% year-on-year, driven by contributions from acquired businesses, including Funky Pigeon and international operations in North America and the Republic of Ireland.
**Flat like-for-like (LFL) store sales** year-to-date, with total store sales up +1.1%.
CEO Darcy Willson-Rymer highlighted progress against strategic objectives, including the successful integration of Funky Pigeon and the ongoing Simplify and Scale programme, which has helped manage cost inflation. The Group remains focused on its value-led proposition and digital strategy.
**Outlook**
Card Factory expects to deliver adjusted Profit Before Tax (excluding one-off items) for FY26 between £55 million and £60 million, in line with revised guidance. A progressive full-year dividend is anticipated, and the Board remains confident in the long-term prospects of the business. Preliminary results will be announced on April 28, 2026.
| Metric | Period | FY 2024 (Ended Dec 2024) | FY 2025 (Ended Dec 2025) | Year-on-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | Total Group Revenue | £504.7 million (implied) | £541.6 million | +7.3% |
| Total Store Sales | N/A | +1.1% | N/A | |
| Like-for-Like (LFL) Store Revenue | N/A | Flat | N/A | |
| Profit Before Tax (Adjusted) | FY 2025 Guidance | N/A | £55–60 million | N/A |
| Debt | FY 2025 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | N/A |
| Dividend | FY 2025 | N/A | Progressive (expected) | N/A |
| Share Buyback Programme | FY 2026 | N/A | £5 million (completed) | N/A |