Key facts
- Group like-for-like sales grew 7.1% in the 26 weeks to October 2.
- Annual adjusted pre-tax profit forecast reaffirmed at £55 million to £65 million.
Halfords reported a 7.1% rise in like-for-like sales for the 26 weeks ended October 2, driven by strong demand for cycling and camping gear amid warm weather. The UK retailer reaffirmed its annual profit forecast of between £55 million and £65 million.

The results indicate Halfords' resilience in a challenging economic environment, with its core product offerings benefiting from favorable weather conditions and strategic business initiatives.
Halfords reported a 7.1% increase in group like-for-like sales for the 26-week period ending October 2, driven by strong demand for cycling and camping gear amid an unusually warm summer. The retailer reaffirmed its annual adjusted pre-tax profit forecast of £55 million to £65 million. The company has benefited from consumers purchasing camping equipment and bicycles, even as they face rising costs. Halfords' turnaround plans, initiated by CEO Henry Birch in 2025, focus on pricing, expanding its motor services, and growing the higher-margin e-bike market.
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