Kesko Oyj (KKOYF)
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Kesko Oyj (KKOYF) H1 2025 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Kesko Oyj (OTCPK:KKOYF) H1 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 22, 2025 2:00 AM ET Company Participants Ari Akseli - President of Grocery Trade & Member of Group Management Board Hanna Jaakkola - Vice President of Investor Relations Johanna Ali - President of the Car Trade Division & Member of Group Management Board Jorma Rauhala - President, CEO & Member of Group Management Board Sami Kiiski - President of Building & Technical Trade Division and Member of Group Management Board Conference Call Participants Arttu Heikura - Inderes Oyj, Research Division Fredrik Ivarsson - ABG Sundal Collier Holding ASA, Research Division Maria Wikstrom - SEB, Research Division Miika Ihamaki - DNB Carnegie, Research Division Robert W. Joyce - BNP Paribas Exane, Research Division Svante Krokfors - Nordea Markets, Research Division Hanna Jaakkola Dear all, welcome to Kesko's Q2 2025 Release Call, and also welcome to warm Helsinki, at least virtually.
Kesko Oyj: A Hidden Nordic Retail Giant At A Very Reasonable Valuation
Kesko has transformed from a grocery retailer into a diversified retail group operating in groceries, building & technical trade (BTT), and car sales, primarily in Finland and other Nordic countries. The company has maintained strong operating margins, despite short-term margin pressure from competitive pricing and weaker economic conditions. Kesko has leveraged strategic acquisitions, and investments in digital platforms, strengthening its market position and growth prospects.
Kesko Oyj (KKOYF) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Kesko Oyj (OTCPK:KKOYF) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 29, 2025 2:00 AM ET Company Participants Hanna Jaakkola - Vice President, Investor Relations Jorma Rauhala - President & Chief Executive Officer Sami Kiiski - President of Building & Technical Trade Division Ari Akseli - President, Grocery Trade Conference Call Participants Calle Loikkanen - Danske BNK Miika Ihamaki - DNB Markets Rob Joyce - BNP Paribas Exane Hanna Jaakkola Dear all, warmly, welcome virtually to Helsinki and thank you for tuning in for Kesko's Q1 2025 Release Call. Today's headline is stable performance during the slowest quarter of the year and it describes well the first quarter.
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Kesko Oyj Profile
| Retail REITs Industry | Real Estate Sector | Mr. Jorma Rauhala M.Sc. (Econ.) CEO | OTC PINK Exchange | FI0009000202 ISIN |
| FI Country | 18,135 Employees | 13 Jan 2026 Last Dividend | 29 Apr 2020 Last Split | - IPO Date |
Overview
Kesko Oyj is a diversified retail chain operator with a significant footprint across the Nordic and Baltic regions, including Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. The company engages in various sectors through its Grocery Trade, Building and Technical Trade, and Car Trade divisions. Founded in 1940 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kesko has built a reputation for its extensive array of products and services, catering to both the B2B and retail markets. Each division of Kesko Oyj is tailored to meet the specific needs of its diverse customer base, offering everything from groceries to home improvement products, and from automotive vehicles to electrical services.
Products and Services
- Grocery Trade
This segment encompasses both wholesale and B2B trade in groceries, coupled with the retail of home and specialty goods under the K-retailer brand. Kesko operates various store retail chains, including K-Citymarket, K-Supermarket, K-Market, and Neste K grocery brands, providing a wide range of food and consumer goods tailored to meet the needs of differing customer demographics.
- Building and Technical Trade
Operating in both the wholesale and retail sectors, this division focuses on the trade of building and home improvement products, HEPAC (heating, electricity, plumbing, air conditioning), and electrical products and services. It also covers the trade in leisure goods. Major brands within this segment include K-Rauta, K-Bygg, Byggmakker, and Onninen, catering to professionals, DIY enthusiasts, and general consumers seeking quality and reliability in building supplies and technical services.
- Car Trade
This division specializes in the import, marketing, and retail of several prestigious automotive brands, such as Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, CUPRA, Bentley, and Porsche passenger cars, in addition to Volkswagen commercial vehicles. Kesko’s car trade segment extends beyond sales to include the purchase of used cars, a leasing business for both private and corporate customers, and a suite of services including repair, maintenance, and the sale of spare parts and accessories. Furthermore, it supports the shift towards electric mobility with the K-Lataus network, offering charging solutions for electric vehicles.
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