Kesko in brief
Kesko in brief
- Biggest trading sector operator in Finland, one of the biggest in Northern Europe
- Profitable growth strategy, 3 divisions, some 1,700 stores in 8 countries, extensive digital services
- Ranked among world’s most sustainable companies since 2005 (Global 100)
- Strong financial position with good dividend capacity
- Market cap €7.2 billion (31 Dec. 2024), nearly 114,000 shareholders
Kesko has around 1,700 stores engaged in business operations in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. By combining online sales and digital services with our extensive store network, we enable a seamless customer experience for all channels.
Kesko’s business areas are grocery trade, building and technical trade, and car trade. These are areas where Kesko has strong expertise and market positions, and they offer good potential for profitable growth in the long term.
Kesko and K-retailers together form K Group*, which is the biggest trading sector operator in Finland and one of the biggest in Northern Europe. K Group’s retail sales in 2024 totalled some €16 billion. Kesko and K-retailers combined employ 39,000 people, and overall
K Group employs some 45,000 people.
Sustainability is a competitive advantage for Kesko, and our actions impact our surrounding communities on a wide scale. We strive to enable sustainable choices for customers and drive change throughout the value chain, from production to consumption. The focus areas of our sustainability strategy are climate and nature, value chain, our people, and good governance.
Kesko’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. The company’s domicile and main premises are located in Helsinki, Finland.
* Kesko Senukai, a joint venture that engages in building and home improvement trade in the Baltics, is part of K Group.
Vision
The leading and most attractive trading sector company in Northern Europe.
Purpose
Towards better trade every day - customer and quality in everything we do.
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